10 Family-Friendly Holiday Options this Season
• November 13, 2024

 Looking for family-friendly things to do over the holidays? Here are 10 top options.    Whether it’s an unforgettable show like the Washington Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” you have in mind, or […]

In Country: Virginia’s Hotel Petersburg to Reopen Next Month 
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After decades of dormancy in the wake of a destructive 1969 fire, the historic Hotel Petersburg, located at 20 West Tabb St. in Petersburg, Virginia, will reopen as part of […]

Getting to Know 2 AKA Hotels
• November 6, 2024

Though both offer high-style luxury, two new D.C.-area hotels under the AKA banner are as different — in the words of their management — as “Night” and “Day.” “Day” refers […]

My Experience as a First-Time Voter
• November 4, 2024

By Lucy Cullen This election will be my first time voting. Unfortunately, I turned 18 in 2021 and just missed the cutoff for the 2020 election. Throughout high school, I […]

Where to Spend Last-Minute Halloween Fun
• October 28, 2024

D.C. does Halloween unlike any other city. Here are seven ways to spend some last-minute Halloween fun, including Georgetown-specific events like a ghost tour, new escape room and Halloween party […]

Miglia 1000 Rides Again in Middleburg
• October 23, 2024

Middleburg, Virginia is once again hosting the popular Miglia Race now through Sunday. The event is steeped in history in Italy, and represents sport, culture and a sense of community. […]

At Home: The Art of Ironmongery  
• October 9, 2024

The doorknob is the ultimate object of design that encapsulates the architecture of an entire building; it is where someone first physically touches a building. Although doorknobs were not yet […]

October 2024 In Country Calendar
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If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway, there are plenty of great options in Maryland and Virginia. In fact, October is Virginia Wine Month. Mark your calendars for events […]

CINK Center Opens in Old Town
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 Sponsored Content Linda Taylor and Havilah Hoffman have opened a CINK (Corrective Integrated Neuro-Kinetics) Center at 439 N Lee Street in Old Town Alexandria.  Linda and Havilah are both classically […]

Body & Soul Briefs: Nourish Your Soul, Care for Your Body
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to make a screening appointment (in line with U.S. guidelines). And Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. With work stress […]