Life + Culture

Retiring in Style

Bringing quiet luxury to the DMV Article by Natalie Tsay | Photography by Andrea Joseph There’s no denying that the word “retirement” has close associations with the word “Florida.” For decades, people across the country (including the DMV) have packed it all up and flown south to spend their retirement somewhere warm. But over the years, the number of retirement-age residents in Virginia has been steadily growing. More and more, people are choosing to spend their golden years in the DMV, not...

Fitness

More Than a Workout

Finding self-care and community through fitness Article by Natalie Tsay There’s no shortage of advice on how to get in shape. From trendy workout programs to quick-fix fitness fads, it can feel like there’s always a new “best” way to stay active. If you listened to many of these tips, you’d think fitness is one-size-fits-all — but it’s far from it. Because everybody (and every body) is different, what works for your neighbor may not work for you at all. In other words, fitness is highly...