Life + Style

A Respectful Renovation

Original architect Jim Rill helps new homeowners modernize their wooded Potomac home.
What to bring to a beach picnic

What to Pack for a Picnic on the Beach

Designer Rachel Gill shares her essentials for a stylish beach picnic.
Carnations are the official flower of Mother's Day

How Carnations Became the Official Flower of Mother’s Day

The tradition of giving mom carnations is as old as the holiday itself.
7 must-have picnic accessories

7 Must-Have Picnic Accessories

We found everything you need to enjoy a lovely meal outside.
Cicadas are coming to Montgomery County, Maryland

Get Ready, Cicadas are Coming

Don’t worry, these winged insects aren’t as scary as they look.
Boardroom Salon for Men in Rockville, Md

Boardroom Salon for Men Opens First Maryland Location at Montrose Crossing

The luxury salon is known for its innovative unlimited haircut memberships.
New Apparel Line Celebrates C&O Canal National Historic Park’s Golden Anniversary

New Apparel Line Celebrates C&O Canal National Historical Park’s Golden Anniversary

Released by C&O Canal Trust and Route One Apparel, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal joining the National Park Service.
Dog bar Bark Social opens in Bethesda

A New Place for Fido to Play

Bark Social, the area's first off-leash dog park and coffee shop, opens at Pike and Rose in North Bethesda.
Montgomery County Active Aging Week

Montgomery County Promotes Active Aging with Weeklong Celebration

Residents are invited to participate in free health and wellness activities virtually during Active Aging Week
Rob Scheer of Comfort Cases, a nonprofit in Rockville, MD

Comfort Cases: Giving Foster Children a Hopeful Start in Their New Homes

This Rockville-based nonprofit is on a mission to eliminate trash bags from the foster care system.