June 2014

Cover Story

Interview

The ‘dream’ donors

McGlothlins’ gifts have been crucial in causes large and small

Interview with James and Frances McGlothlin.

Opinion

From This Issue

Road kill

After 35 years of debate, the western bypass plan for U.S. 29 is dead

Debate over the construction of a western bypass for heavily congested U.S. 29 has finally been resolved.

The art of giving back

P. Buckley Moss gives $10 million to Virginia Tech for arts center

P. Buckley Moss gives $10 million to Virginia Tech for arts center.

“We take care of our own”

Windy Hill Foundation expands its reach in forming development company

The Windy Hill Foundation made a big decision to create affordable, green housing.

Polishing the ‘jewel’

Capital campaign allows Chrysler Museum to renovate and expand

Capital campaign allows Chrysler Museum to renovate and expand.

Food, fitness and fun

More couples are visiting Virginia’s resorts

The last few years has seen a rise in couples without children, including many millennials, booking stays at Virginia’s resorts.

A sure bet?

Resort will bring gambling to National Harbor

MGM Resorts International is building a 300-room resort and casino at National Harbor in Maryland.

Online courses

Will trend be a boon or a threat to business schools?

A growing number of executive education programs at Virginia’s colleges and universities are seeing greater competition from other institutions and online programs.

The new crime scene

Digital forensics proves ‘delete’ is not permanent

Because just about every aspect of life moves onto computers and smartphones, digital crime scenes are on the rise.

Reinventing Reston

A new master plan could double development at one of the earliest live-work-play centers

The Harrison Apartments, a 360-unit project with two 14-story towers rising in Reston, is a good example of the kind of development coming to Reston.