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The Ag District

At Locksley Estates in Middleburg, purveyors of wine, cheese, and bread find a haven. (Courtesy of Ag District) “Our goal is to return sustainable agriculture to Loudoun County,” says owner Jennifer McCloud. The Ag District is home to a trio of purveyors: McCloud’s Chrysalis Vineyards, Locksley Farmstead Cheese Company, and Little River Bakehouse; all […]

by Cathy Herbert

Virginia’s Young Entrepreneurs

These business-minded students are making waves, in and out of the classroom. (Bill Tiernan via The Virginian-Pilot) Four years ago, when Erica Sullivan Feggeler learned that her mother had been diagnosed with skin cancer, the Virginia Tech (VT) senior panicked. Then she decided to do something about it. Feggeler began brainstorming, rallying some […]

by Kinsey Gidick

World-Class Stargazing

Five Virginia parks earn international “Dark Sky” honors. Joyce Harman 2014 For world-class stargazing, head to one of Virginia’s five Dark Sky Parks. This special designation is awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to parks around the globe that maintain naturally dark spaces. To date, the IDA has awarded this honor […]

by peggy sijswerda

Best Albums 2022

Music moves us; see what got us going in 2022. Music can be so personal, but it also has the great ability to bring people together. See the albums from local artists and (inter)national ones—who toured in Virginia this year (or the next)—that have impressed us with how they create music and connect […]

by Staff

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Brook’s sixth novel dives into the life of the great racehorse Lexington and his trainer Jarret. (Painting by Edward Troye) Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Viking. pp.416. $28 “To be alive is to be in perpetual conflict,” is Sartre being a classic cynic but also a truth-teller. Conflict is everything […]

by Konstantin Rega

Patty O’s Cafe

The Michelin three-star chef brings casual dining to “Little Washington.” Across the street from the famed Inn at Little Washington, chef Patrick O’Connell has given the namesake village Patty O’s Cafe, an elegant and warmly approachable bakery, pastry shop, café, bar, and—of course—patio. The first new restaurant from the Michelin three-star chef […]

by tesauro jason

Trouble the Saints

D.C.-born writer Alaya Dawn Johnson wins the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. (author photo by Armando Vega) Beating out big book names like Piranesi by Susanna Clark and The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, Trouble the Saints (Tor, 2021) emerges victorious. Already a Nebula Award winner and a National Book Award nominee, Alaya Dawn […]

by Staff

Lecker, Lecker!

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe is Arlington’s staple for tasty German treats. Homemade cakes, among other sweet treats, are a hugely important part of German culture. And when Wolfgang Büchler came to Washington, D.C., from Heidelberg, he couldn’t speak a word of English—but he knew how to bake. But when he opened his Heidelberg […]

by Staff

Healthy Harvest

Fresh food is just one ingredient at Founding Farmers. At Founding Farmers restaurants, the idea of fresh farm-to-table is more than just a slogan, it’s a philosophy. “The recipe we’ve followed to build our company includes a large portion of farmer DNA combined with an oversized portion of conscious capitalism,” says co-owner […]

by Staff

Build a Bridge

Loveless Porter Architects value their community. Loveless Porter Architects, LLC has been a staple of Virginia’s architectural landscape since 1975, when Robert Loveless founded the firm determined to be a community leader who practices architecture, not an architectural firm located in the community. With a team of three lead architects based in […]

by Staff

Hyper Drive

Dream cars are increasingly common in the Commonwealth. Virginia’s car culture is on the rise, but that culture may not be one you’d expect. As the home of legendary tracks, teams, and drivers, the Old Dominion is a longstanding bastion of stock car racing and classic muscle cars. Weekend car shows around the state […]

by Dan Carney

Pop-Up Pasta

An expanding Italian menu at Arlington’s Napoli Salumeria. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Courtesy of Napoli Salumeria LAST NOVEMBER, Washington, D.C.’s Napoli Pasta Bar opened Napoli Salumeria in Arlington as an Italian market and deli counterpart to the original restaurant. Now, as owner Antonio Ferraro temporarily closes the D.C. branch to search for a […]

by Ashley Hunter

Gourmets Go Alternative

A couple different ideas for your Thanksgiving this year like deep-fried turkey or sweet-and-spicy green beans.

by Staff

Be Mine

Cozy up with your significant other this Valentine’s Day at one of the Commonwealth’s beautiful resorts.

by Staff

On Balance

New Getaway D.C. brings tiny houses to a wood near you.

by erin parkhurst

Sally Mann’s South

The iconic photographer’s first international retrospective opens in D.C

by Staff

Burst and Bloom

Growing dahlias is a serious business.

by Markus Schmidt

Women in the Law

A profile on Jessica Childress, of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Part of a special editorial series celebrating the achievements of Virginia’s women legal professionals.

by caroline kettlewell

Women in the Law

A profile on professor Patricia Roberts of Williamsburg. Part of a special editorial series celebrating the achievements of Virginia’s women legal professionals.

by caroline kettlewell

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The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA’s commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon—once known as Wolf Hills—emerged along this trail, today’s Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route […]

by Michael C. Upton

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