June/July 2020
Cover Story
The New Normal
The New Normal After nearly three months of staying at home, Northern Virginians are slowly starting to get back to life, but it doesn't look like how it did before. Life in the Time of COVID-19 Health Care in the Time of Coronavirus Recovering from COVID-19 Saying Goodbye How do we return to “normal?” The [...]
Features
The Genetic Detective
How a Reston high-tech firm and a Los Angeles genealogist combined their DNA to create a true-crime TV show.
Real Heroes
A new graphic novel series from DC and Marvel comic book authors depicts Medal of Honor winners as the real-life heroes they are.
Notes
Here Comes the Sun
Many people want to install solar panels on their roofs—but don’t for aesthetic reasons. A Herndon artist is on a mission to make them functional and beautiful, and is getting accolades for his designs through a national solar competition.
Seeing Red (White and Blue)
DC’s iconic Fourth of July fireworks show likely won’t look the same as it has in years past, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get patriotic over the holiday weekend.
Faces: Ryan Miller
Ryan Miller is a science teacher at Washington Liberty High School and local meteorologist for ABC7/WJLA-TV, so when students headed home when the pandemic began, he combined his passions into “Outside the Classroom.”
Hit the Books
Summer reading lists aren’t just for students. This season, whether soaking up the sun or inside with the AC blasting, flip through these six genre-spanning tomes, all written by Northern Virginia authors.
Datebook
NoVA at Home
NoVA at Home The summer social scene may not look exactly as we expected, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun. We talked with some local experts on how to make the most of your summer spent close to home. Raising the (Milk) Bar Good Thymes Getting Crafty Gone Campin’ Hit the Road […]
Life & Style
Insider's Guide: Nikita Rhodes Montgomery
In this month’s edition of Insider’s Guide, where NoVA notables share their fashion-forward advice on how to lead a stylish life, Montgomery talks belts, skin care and the legacy of her Alexandria salon.
Bright Eyes
Living with a statewide stay-at-home order means we’ve all found a new appreciation for the outdoors. This summer, keep looking up with help from these bestselling shades.
Truth or Dare
Virginia Dare Dress Co.’s newest collection of summer designs is offering inspiration—for both the women who wear them and the health care workers benefiting from the proceeds.
Father's Day Finds
Show Dad your appreciation on June 21 with kitchen tools, activewear must-haves and more.
Home & Design
Garden Party
After a few months indoors, it’s time to get in the garden and soak up the sun with these outdoor upgrades.
Minimalist vs. Maximalist
The Alexandria resident and owner of textile brand Tulusa merges fun, over-the-top patterns and subdued hues for her summer collection’s tabletop products and pillows.
Modern Man
This luxury home designed for a wealthy bachelor has all the bells and whistles.
Listing of the Month
This 9,243-square-foot home offers a recently refurbished kitchen, an open backyard landscape and so much more.
Food & Drink
Harvest Happiness
If you’re struggling to find your favorite seasonal fruits and veggies at the grocery store, it’s time to visit these local spots.
Balancing Act
Blend 111 owner shares his passion for sustainability, wine, coffee and far-flung cuisines with Vienna diners.
Be My Levantine
You can’t order wrong here, but there are a few dishes that stand out from the pack.
Worth its Salt
Rosslyn’s swanky new speak-easy pairs craveable cocktails with not-your-average bar fare.
SuperNoVA
SuperNoVA
Matt Mendelsohn started the project ‘Not Forgotten: The Yorktown Seniors of 2020’ not long after the graduating seniors of Yorktown High School found out they would be finishing their last year at home.
