FEATURES
DC’s Most Stylish People of 2026
A news anchor, an Emmy-winning photographer, a wine-bar owner, and more—each with their own one-of-a-kind look. By Kristen Schott.
The Survivor
Racquel Kelley was a civilian. An office worker at the Pentagon in 2001. She never imagined that her job would one day nearly cost her life, and that the terror she endured would never fully end. By Doreen Gentzler.
Meet This Year’s Tech Titans
The entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, government officials, AI experts, and other innovative, influential people driving the local technology scene. By Damare Baker and Eva Dou.
CAPITAL COMMENT
A Georgetown teen is a rising star in endurance car racing. By Walker Whalen.
Are Metro’s escalators unusually slow? By Walker Whalen.
Why is the Potomac School in McLean and McLean School in Potomac? By Rob Brunner.
A clever way to fight mosquitoes. By Jenna Lee.
FALL ARTS PREVIEW
Ten concerts, exhibits, theatrical productions, and other events we’re looking forward to this season. By Pat Padua.
IQ
Preserving History: Brent Leggs is the new head of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is suing Trump over the East Wing ballroom. By Ike Allen.
The Show Goes On: The Cappies student theater program has long nurtured budding performers, crew members, and critics. A former participant explores what makes it so meaningful. By Katy Hershberger.
LIFE & TRAVEL
Grape Escapes: Maryland’s Burnt Hill Farm is a great new vineyard day trip. Plus—our favorite wineries for vistas, pours, and more. By Eri Gifford, Eric Wallace, Madeline Weinfield, and Walker Whalen.
Changes at Work: How workplaces can better support women experiencing menopause. By Daniella Byck.
Price Point: Financial pros’ tips and tricks for saving money. By Walker Whalen.
TASTE
Back in Time: Two restaurants conjure bygone eras. By Ann Limpert.
Coming Soon: New restaurants we’re excited about this fall and winter. By Ike Allen.
Hidden Eats: The much-loved—and recently closed—Northwest Chinese Food gets a second act at Li Chun Cafe. By Ike Allen.
Buzz Stops: Five great java-joints-on-wheels. By Nevin Martell.
Sub Culture: Deliciously inventive riffs on bánh mì. By Nevin Martell.
Going Strong: How the espresso martini transcended the trend cycle. By Jessica Sidman.
HOME
Setting the Stage: Planning to sell your home soon? Staging pros share advice for making it shine. By Amy Moeller.
Neighborhood Briefing: Fairfax: New places to eat, shop, and play in and around this fast-growing Virginia city. By Kat Corliss and Carroll Sydney.
Modernizing Memory Care: New technology and features to look for in senior communities. By Amy Moeller.
Off the Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions.
FIRST PERSON
Metro’s Randy Clarke is passionate about subways—he met his wife on one. By Kate Corliss.
