In This Issue: April 2025
Cover Story
Best Burgers
Juicy beef patties and toppings piled high. You might need two hands to hold some of these burgers, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Here are NoVA's best burgers.
Features
The Great Data Center Debate
Northern Virginia residents and regulators weigh in on the risks and rewards of expansion.
Soul Survivor
For internationally acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter Tracy Hamlin, music is a universal language.
Bermuda Bound
This four-season island paradise offers more than pink-sand beaches and turquoise water.
Getting to Work
Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski's journey began with an idyllic childhood in McLean.
Keep Ahead of Hearing Loss
Ignoring the signs can have serious implications for mental, physical, and cognitive health.
NoVA Now
Honoring Historic Huntley Meadows
The Fairfax County park celebrates two milestone anniversaries.
On Our Radar
Garden Tour Goals
Don't miss the chance to see Bunny Mellon's impressive Fauquier County estate.
Something's Brewing
A Sterling lab cultivates yeast strains for beermaking.
The Accidental Critic
Veteran entertainment reporter Arch Campbell talks movies, memories, and making people laugh.
Personality Plates
If you're stuck in NoVA traffic, there's a good chance you'll spot a car with a vanity license plate. Try to find the hidden meaning behind some of our readers' clever tags.
Meet DC's Rugby Coach
Simon Cross, the Scottish coach of pro rugby team Old Glory DC, says he and his family are enjoying all that Northern Virginia has to offer.
Taking the Lead
Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson tells us about what attracted her to the county and how she's working to make a difference there.
Datebook
Home & Design
Going Green
Celebrate spring with a gardening supply update.
Fresh Farmhouse
A mother and daughter thoughtfully transform a former cattle ranch in Waterford.
Bonus Basements
Four smartly planned remodels add functional enhancements and extra living space.
Last Look
Laura Coates
The Alexandria-based CNN anchor and chief legal analyst talks shopping, self-care, and the Salamander.
