Inside the Plans to Transform Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yards into a Futuristic Cyber City
To land HQ2, JBG Smith planned a sci-fi city of the future.
The Dangerous Conditions That Shut Down State Mental Hospitals Last Summer Still Haven’t Gone Away
With psychiatric hospitals closing, violence rising in the ones that remain, and staffers leaving in droves, Virginia is at a crossroads in the way it offers mental healthcare.
How the Depp v. Heard Trial Might’ve Been Prevented—and Why the Effort Failed
The actor is suing his ex-wife in Virginia over 773 words she penned for The Washington Post. The trial shines a light on a flaw in our legal system that invites the powerful and wealthy to travel across the country to Virginia to silence their critics and limit the First Amendment.
The Legal Battle Over the Nation’s Top High School Reveals a Lot About NoVA’s Education Chaos
When the No. 1–ranked high school in the country abruptly announced an overhaul of its traditional admissions policy, the ensuing debate prompted accusations of racism all around and spilled into the national news media. But by the time it’s over, the results could set a new model for schools across the United States.
All the Local Eateries Making Pretzels into Haute Cuisine
From bars to bakeries, Northern Virginia bread-makers are realizing the untapped potential of the classic snack food.
This McLean Home Shows How To Make Palatial Feel Cozy
At a time when space is king, designers are making leaps to make homes feel homey.