In This Issue: June 2024
Cover Story
2024 Best of NoVA
Delicious Italian restaurant? Check. Chic rooftop bar? Check. Star hair colorist? Check. The results of our annual readers' choice poll are in, and here you'll find 157 places they love to eat, shop, and play across Northern Virginia.
Features
Animal Instincts
Jeff Lodge's pet portraits illustrate their one-of-a-kind personalities.
Heroes Among Us
Northern Virginia's volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line to protect their communities.
Time to Tour
For prospective college students, visits to campuses offer essential information. Here's how to navigate them.
A Cosmic Career
NASA's Robyn Gatens of Ashburn talks glass ceilings, cheese making, and legacy building.
NoVA Now
Rescue Ready
Swimming spots are open and hundreds of lifesavers are in place, watching that children are safe.
On Our Radar
Searching for Mary
Using ground-penetrating radar, Fredericksburg's Washington Heritage Museums and the University of Mary Washington team up to solve a mystery.
A Swimmer's Story
Olympian Katie Ledecky's memoir "Just Add Water" debuts this month.
Spotlight on Tradition
Artists, chefs, musicians, and others will gather to celebrate Indigenous communities at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Between Two Worlds
Korean American author Frances Park draws on her heritage in her new historical novel, "Blue Rice."
Out & About
Before taking the stage at Wolf Trap, Brittany Howard shares insights into her upcoming performance.
Datebook
Home & Design
Bold Geometry
Get your home in shape with these black-and-white statement pieces.
Party Ready
A Falls Church kitchen renovation takes entertaining up a notch.
Clutter Control
Once school lets out, toys rule. Professionals offer ideas to help keep your home organized.
Lakeside Love
Empty nesters envision their next chapter in Reston.
Taste
Kitchen Renewal
A beloved Northern Virginia restaurateur returns with Bistro @ The Porch in The Plains.
Flaking Out
The traditional croissant gets a makeover when combined with doughnuts, cookies, and more.
Comfort Classic
The latest from Metropolitan Hospitality Group, Heirloom in Reston, seals the deal with artfully crafted favorites.
Last Look
Geoff Bennett
The PBS NewsHour co--anchor lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and young son.
