Features
Urban Miracle , by Ann Wright
Twenty-five years ago, Norfolk was moribund. Now, the downtown is thriving. Anatomy of a turnaround.
Price War! by Richard Ernsberger Jr.
Virginians are sold on Motley’s auctions, and they have the highboys and andirons to prove it.
The Cutting Edge , by Daisy Ridgeway Khalifa
Who knew that Northern Virginia was a hotbed of innovative theater?
In Every Issue
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Upfront
A Pioneer Craftsman , by Richard Ernsberger Jr.
Charles McRaven is an old-fashioned builder.
Where the Cold Takes You , by Richard Ernsberger Jr.
Two redoubts for winter unwinding.
Why Not Add Two? by Christine Ennulat
JMU and UMW were founded in anything but a ‘normal’ way.
Can You Dig It? by Bland Crowder
A quixotic hunt for buried Bedford treasure.
Gimme Shelter! by Laura Parsons
With his architectural sculpture, Craig Pleasants explores the ‘aesthetics of necessity.’
Departments
Virginiana | Peace, Love and Subud , by Maggie Wolff Peterson
The Arquette family’s got Virginia connections – Skymont, their former commune.
Wedding | Laundry, Burgers … and Love , by Valerie Hubbard
A first date spent doing laundry may seem an inauspicious start, but it all came out in the wash.
Travel | Splendid Isolation , by Greg O. Weatherford
Ethiopia is isolated and peculiar – and the perfect place for a family adventure.
Food | A Frosty Feast , by Mark Remes
Winter comfort food and a Christmas tree-burning party: It’s a frosty feast!
Dining | In Vino Veritas , by Christina Ball
Two Charlottesville restaurant offer a slow, truly Mediterranean fix.
