In This Issue: October 2026
Cover Story
Things to Do This Fall
Embrace the season with pumpkin picking, wine tasting, leaf peeping, farm festivals, and so much more.
Great Falls Park Turns 60
The Fairfax County nature destination has a storied past and thriving present.
Serving Up a Legacy
This NoVA restaurateur is honoring his family's history.
Care at Every Step
Breast cancer support networks ensure no patient walks alone.
Ace the Applications
Make college submissions less stressful by reviewing deadlines, working with a consultant, and starting the Common App early.
Best Pet Care 2026
NoVA Now
Meet Jennifer Griffin
The longtime Fox News correspondent and breast cancer survivor has strong NoVA roots.
Nod to Nostalgia
Goolrick's is America's longest-running soda fountain.
Playing with Purpose
Marshall and Chantilly high school students are using pickleball as a way to help kids in need.
Books to Go
A Prince William woman has launched a new mobile bookshop.
Historic Move
A third building has been added to The Barns at Wolf Trap.
Datebook
Home & Design
Library Love
Give your study a stylish refresh for cozy time indoors.
All in a Row
These four townhouses recently hit the market in Northern Virginia.
Before and After
An Alexandria family gives their Tudor-style home a facelift.
Kitchens, Reimagined
Area designers share insights on refining the heart of the home.
Taste
Here's the Beef
Duke's Burgers launches its meaty goodness in National Landing's Water Park.
Virginia's Varietals
Winemakers are crafting excellent bottles with these three grapes.
Fuel Up
These new cafés will keep you caffeinated all day long.
The Fire Burns
Oak & Ember Tasting Room & Market in Aldie serves hyper-local fare to a hungry fan base.
Last Look
Dulles Glow Up
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is spearheading a nearly $20 billion transformation of Dulles International Airport. The massive project – shown in part in this rendering – will include more than 5 million square feet of new or renovated space, including concourses, gates, and baggage handling areas, plus an AeroTrain that will replace Dulles' mobile lounge "people movers."
