Dog Days
Having a puppy is great, except when it isn’t
September-October 2019
Flashback: A Fight for Freedom
An armed group of escaped slaves heading north clashed with a local militia in Montgomery County
Book Report
New works by local authors cover immigration, education and more
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Two high school friends fell in love after college and got married a mile from where they grew up
Shop Talk
Kids clothes created by two local moms. Plus, snake prints for your fall wardrobe.
Bethesda Interview: Seth Goldman
The Honest Tea co-founder talks about becoming a vegetarian, a possible future in politics, and his latest venture, Beyond Meat
Make an Entrance
Manage the mess of coats, boots and backpacks with a stylish and organized mudroom
A Place of Their Own
Gwen Reese grew up in Sugarland, a community formed by free blacks after the Civil War. Now she’s devoted to preserving the heritage of her hometown.
Thinking Inside the Box
Three local families realize their dream kitchens without adding square footage to their homes
College Bound
Where Bethesda-area high school graduates applied to college and where they were accepted
All in the Family
An award-winning documentary captures the humor in two Chevy Chase brothers’ relationship
One Step at a Time
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, the owner of a Kentlands ballet studio won't let the disease rule her life
The Battle
Kids are hooked on their iPads and video games. When it's time to turn off the electronics, life at home can get ugly.
On Point
Fifteen-year-old Bethesda fencer Honor Johnson is winning medals in competitions—and setting her sights on the 2024 Olympics
Field Days
When your daughter dreams of playing in the Women’s World Cup, life as a soccer dad can get intense
Uncommonly Good
Our critic finds intriguing fare in a luxurious setting at Commonwealth Indian in North Bethesda
Taking on the Water
When streets flood or someone’s in danger on the Potomac River, a team of specially trained Montgomery County firefighters answers the call
Extraordinary Educators
Six local teachers who are making a difference—from getting middle school students excited about science to helping second graders learn about the world beyond their classroom walls
Changing Tides
On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, the centuries-old town of Onancock is a good launch point for exploring the dynamic shoreline
Food Matters
A Bethesda dietician on fad diets, making healthy choices and why she eats dark chocolate every day
