August 2020
Cover Story
Brews Cruise
Want to see NoVA through gose-colored glasses? Whether you’re a music head, live for adventure, or want to spend some time with your pooch, we’ve got a sudsy daytrip for you.
Features
Power Hour
Meet the woman behind “PBS NewsHour.” Here, we go behind the scenes of the program based out of Arlington.
Best Veterinarians 2020
What’s it really like to live the Dr. Doolittle lifestyle? We asked four of the region’s best veterinarians to tell us what it’s like to devote your life to dogs (and cats and horses and … ).
Best Day Cares & Preschools 2020
From Alexandria to Prince William County, here’s the need-to-know information on 105 day cares and preschools, all recommended by fellow readers.
Notes
The Wonder of the DMV
‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster hit, filmed on familiar ground. Head to theaters this fall to see Wonder Woman take on the movie’s villain, Cheetah, in DC’s streets and an old Alexandria mall.
Last Resort
If a weekend away is a must for your mental health, here are five of our favorite hotels that are hosting weary travelers.
Faces: Cutter Williams
From first discovering his passion for BMX racing to balancing athletics with school work, here’s a look into Great Falls resident Cutter Williams’ world.
Local Author Love: "A Blueberry Day"
Inspired by the Springfield resident’s summer trips to Maine, “A Blueberry Day” is all about an ideal day with the family, surrounded by nature.
Datebook
End-of-Summer Bucket List
While many of summer’s favorite traditions were canceled (hello, concert on the lawn at Wolf Trap), summer itself wasn’t. And there’s still plenty of time to go outside and get some quality, warm-weather fun in.
Life & Style
Insider's Guide: Lindsey Evans
Ahead of the launch of her podcast focused on all things “glam,” Evans shares her favorite go-to beauty products, fashion finds and local hangout spots.
Time to Bloom
When the pandemic altered daily operations of her floral business, Cameron Hardesty shifted her focus from weddings and events to fostering at-home creativity.
Marigold Standard
With fall wedding season on the horizon, this local husband-and-wife duo is bringing a vintage twist to the standard photo booth.
Out of the Box
When the global pandemic altered daily life this past spring, many found themselves striving to do two things: support local businesses and prioritize self-care. With these boxes, you can continue to do both.
Home & Design
Birds of a Feather
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the vibes can’t continue indoors. Brighten up your home with these fun, flamingo-inspired products for an endless summer.
Big in Bethany
Take a look inside this large Bethany Beach, Delaware home that serves as the perfect summer getaway.
Listings of the Month
From a six-bedroom McLean home to a waterfront Reston neighborhood, here’s where to look if you’re searching for your next house.
Homegrown Abode
Each product sold at Remington’s Snake Oak Farm is locally made in small batches—all by vendors you won’t find anywhere else.
Food & Drink
Feel the Burn
Fahrenheit Asian in McLean proves that there’s more to Szechuan food than numbing heat.
Have Your Phyllo
Find combo platters, falafel bites and more at the Turkish restaurant in Centreville.
SuperNoVA
SuperNoVA
Earlier this summer, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to demand long-overdue racial justice, including “What’s Next” organizers right here in Northern Virginia.
