In This Issue: August 2023
Cover Story
Rich Rivalry
The University of Virginia and Virginia Tech are two institutions close to the hearts of the many alumni, parents, students, or student hopefuls in our region. We look at their history as both rivals and partners, and show you how they stack up.
Features
A New Leaf
Extracting a carefully curated arboretum from thick overgrowth is as hard as it sounds, but these Leesburg homeowners took on the challenge.
Fighting Fentanyl
With students overdosing region-wide, Northern Virginia schools increase their efforts to save them.
Michelin Man
Award-winning chef and proprietor Patrick O'Connell continues to inspire and innovate after 45 years.
Making the Right Choice
Experts share advice for finding the best day care or preschool for your little one, and how to prepare them.
Nurses Needed, Stat!
As nurses near retirement or consider resigning, hospitals across the U.S. are facing a serious staffing shortage that could impact patient care.
NoVA Now
Bye-Bye Bamboo
Originally brought to the U.S. for decorative purposes, the grass is now an environmental nuisance.
On Our Radar
Taste of NoVA
About 1,300 people turned out to sample some of Northern Virginia's best food and drinks at our Taste of NoVA celebration.
Anchors Aweigh!
The Reston Museum's annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail August 19.
A Love of Legos
Andrew Litterst, Lego's Master Model Builder, chats about his new Springfield gig and what he plans to create.
Lucky to Be Living
WTOP's Neal Augenstein is beating the odds after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis less than a year ago.
Perfectly Peachy
It's peach season in NoVA: Time to harvest and create something delicious.
Home Away from Home
From storage to wall decor; these must-have items will turn your dorm room into a fun and functional space.
Datebook
Home & Design
Sunny Citrus
Channel the sweet nostalgia of childhood lemonade stands with these fresh picks for your home.
Urban Oasis
A restored Alexandria townhome melds classic architecture with new landscpae details.
Summertime Spaces
These indoor-outdoor gathering places are impeccably designed with the warmer months in mind.
Taste
The Right Mixx
A tight-knit family brings Vietnamese fusion to Vienna.
Flaky Business
District Biscuit Company transitions from a farmers market darling to an Alexandria eatery.
Riding the Wave
Lost Rhino Brewing Company brews up success with West Coast style and Virginia flavors.
Beyond the Food Court
Cranes chef Pepe Moncayo pays tribute to a country that has his heart with Jiwa Singapura in Tysons Galleria.
Any Questions?
Holly Sullivan
Amazone's Vice President of worldwide economic development talks about the long-awaited opening of Met Park in National Landing and its community ties.