In This Issue: August 2024

Outdoor Gems

Scenic hikes, quiet trails, historic sites: You don't have to leave NoVA to find these picture-perfect spots, hiding in plain sight.

Champion on Ice

Vienna figure skater Ilia Malinin talks about his ordinary, extraordinary life.

The Height of Happiness

Warrenton's Sean Burch was the first Virginian to scale Mount Everest. Now, he helps others conquer their fears.

Preparing for Takeoff

Manassas-based aerospace company Electra soars to new heights with hybrid electric aircraft.

Beyond the Baby Blues

Mental health conditions are the No. 1 cause of death in pregnant women and new mothers. Some NoVA providers and patients are stepping up to address it.

2024 Best Day Cares and Preschools

Searching the Past

Morven Park's 246 Years Project seeks to honor the legacies of millions of enslaved people.

On Our Radar

Sober and Social

An Ashburn author chronicles her journey from college binge drinker to wine mom to sobriety in a new book.

Artistic Achievement

Alexandria's Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates 50 years in September.

Over the Edge

Watch as whitewater kayakers navigate rushing water and steep drops on the Potomac.

Kicking Off

Get to know the region's new women's soccer team, DC Power FC.

Back-to-School Essentials

Start this new school year in style with these backpacks and stationery items.

Entertaining Wolf Trap

Kristin Chenoweth chats about Alan Cumming and what you'll hear when she performs in Vienna.

Datebook

Mosaic Marvels

These patterned décor pieces add something special to any space.

Hometown Sanctuary

A rebuild in Arlington incorporates tradition and texture in a childhood home.

All in the Family

A Vienna home gets a refresh for the next generation.

A Triumphant Comeback

Mid-Atlantic cuisine and a returning chef reinvigorate Vermilion in Old Town Alexandria.

Something for Everyone

Can't decide on wine or beer? There's no need to choose at these venues.

Neighborhood Staple

The Maple Room in Vienna attracts a crowd but still has room to grow.

Sen. Mark Warner

Virginia's senior senator talks about his unlikely biking buddy and what makes NoVA great.