Professional Services

Seven Insurance Adjuster Tactics

After an automobile accident, one of the first people who may contact you is an insurance adjuster. Most adjusters are professional and courteous, and many genuinely try to resolve claims fairly. However, it is important to remember that the adjuster's job is to protect the insurance company's financial interests.Understanding common claim-handling tactics can help you make informed decisions and avoid mistakes that may reduce the value of your claim.Tactic #1: Calling You Quickly After the...

Professional Services

Escape to the Riviera Maya

Two All-Inclusive Resorts, One Unforgettable Mexican Getaway Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Sandos Hotels & Resorts There’s something about landing in Mexico that instantly shifts your mindset. Maybe it’s the warm Caribbean breeze that greets you the moment you step off the plane. Maybe it’s the promise of slower mornings, saltwater afternoons and tacos enjoyed by the beach. Or maybe it’s simply knowing that for the next few days, someone else is making the margaritas. This July...

Local Services

Capital Cravings: Icons Old And New

Five elevated dining destinations shaping Washington’s luxury food scene Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by La Grande Boucherie DC, The Occidental, minibar, Willowsong, Pineapple and Pearls, The Wharf • Willowsong Website:  www.willowsongdc.com Washington’s waterfront continues evolving, and this newcomer is quickly becoming part of its story. The Mid-Atlantic-inspired menu celebrates regional ingredients, while the now-famous milk bread with miso-yuzu butter delivers a memorable...

Arts + Culture

Prathertown: Six Generations Strong

How one Maryland family is preserving history while shaping its future Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Saundra Prather For most families, history lives in photo albums, stories passed around holiday tables or names etched onto family trees. For the Prather family, history stretches far beyond memory. It lives in the land beneath their feet, in a community built over generations and in a place they have proudly called home for more than a century. Long before the surrounding area...