In This Issue: February 2022
Cover Story
Top Doctors
Features
Music to Her Eyes
Synesthetic artist Britt Conley crafts visual works to accompany musical pieces, from orchestras to the Foo Fighters...and the Bidens bought one.
You've Seen, or Heard About, the Movie "Don't Look Up." Now Meet Our Region's Real-Life Superstar Climate Warrior: Edward Maibach.
Edward Maibach has dedicated his life to constantly delivering urgently bad news.
Searching for Shelter
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.
Chasing Gold
Three former and current Olympians describe how their lives in Northern Virginia led them to the pinnacle of their sports--and what the next generation of NoVA champions might look like.
NoVA Now
Welcome, Governor Youngkin
Meet the Great Falls political rookie and "basketball dad" who took a shot at the state's top job--and won.
Fresh Paint
Taylor Kampa Olson has always been driven to paint. Now 34, the Reston artist has channeled that passion into a full-time gig hand-painting custom jackets for the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes across the country.
Taking Refuge
Since arriving at his sponsor Toby Harnden's home in McLean, Rohullah Sadat has had a quality of living he could only dream about when he was trapped in Afghanistan as a regime was collapsing.
On Our Radar
NoVA-related books and shows that caught our eyes and ears.
Datebook
The Good Life
A Boutique with Buzz
Yellow Jacket, a new men's store in Old Town Alexandria, is the latest from the Hive mind of Elizabeth Todd.
Old Town Fairfax
These four city blocks are infinitely walkable, and every establishment has a story to tell.
Short Story
Miniskirts are having a moment. Here are six of our local favorites.
The Final Stretch
Those crucial few minutes after you're done with a workout can jump-start muscle recovery.
Great Escapes
Four Fab Trails for Winter Hikes
During winter, hiking might not leap to the top of mind as an optimal activity. Luckily, Virginia typically stays fairly warm even in the winter months, and snow and ice are rare, too, meaning even more days with great hiking weather.
Home & Design
Coming Up Roses
Quick home updates in shades of red and pink feel right for February.
Ebony and Ivory
Black and white come together beautifully as a classic but modern pairing.
Gone Glam
This newly built home in Vienna exudes modern glamour to the nth degree.
Listing of the Month
Golden Touches
Age in place--and in style--with thoughtful design tweaks aimed at seniors.
Taste
Blooming Business
You've never seen a flower shop as immersive as Poppyseed Rye in Ballston. And it doesn't stop there.
Nepalese Nibbles
You will not find a dish quite like Royal Nepal Bistro's fulbari naan in its homeland.
The Cherry on Top
It's National Cherry Month. Here's where to find savory and sweet dishes sure to satisfy.
Bird is the Word
Wren has a talented chef, but is The Watermark Hotel's lounge worthy of its buzz?
Last Look
Bill Kristol
The TV-and-print political pundit and New York transplant, 68, discusses living in McLean for 25 years, political partisanship, and Dan Quayle.