Gaithersburg man dies after being hit with pepper spray, shot by stun gun
Police say they were trying to subdue the 51-year-old after reports he was yelling and hitting a parked car.
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s the Antares rocket launch in Virginia.
Launch scrubbed on Wednesday has been rescheduled for wind, and is now planned for Sunday at 5 p.m.
In a week with need for superheroes, they all come out for Awesome Con
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center was full of characters and comic lovers.
Bathroom humor with a sweet smile, Sarah Silverman bringing crass to D.C.
Unapologetic comedian who just launched a new YouTube venture hits Warner Theatre this week.
What’s next for Allen Iverson?
The former Hoya and NBA star is coping with life after basketball — and finding the adjustment difficult.
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A law to protect Pop-Tart guns
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Former firefighter, girlfriend charged in Virginia arsons
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Obamas attend Easter service in D.C.
President Obama and his family attended Easter services at an Episcopal church near the White House where past presidents frequently have worshipped.
An iconic moment in history, recreated for the film “Zero Dark Thirty,” is now recreated in Peeps.
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The Washington Post takes you behind the scenes to the making of Redskins’ Running Back Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial. ¶
The Winner: Twinkie: Rest in Peeps
After Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy last year, people across the country mourned the loss of their beloved Twinkie, and the Peeps were no different.
This Peeps diorama took the partisan bickering in Congress and the State of the Union and turned it into “Despeepable Congress.”
Shelley and Bill: A love story
On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.
All Washingtonians know that Ben’s Chili Bowl, in operation since 1958, is the place to go if you want a half smoke. It seems Peeps take to the iconic U Street haunt too.
Architecture, art and marshmallow come together as Mark Rivetti constructs his entry for this year’s Peeps diorama contest based on Georges Seurat’s painting “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” Check back on March 27 to see if Rivetti’s diorama is a finalist.
D.C. cherry blossoms covered by spring snow
A spring storm dropped about an inch of wet snow on the Washington, D.C. region Monday morning before tapering off.
Singing their way to South Africa
Students from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Md., prepare to perform at a music festival in South Africa this summer. They have been practicing and fundraising all year but still haven’t reached their target funds.
Post Sports Live: Redskins vs. Ravens
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial unveiled
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is revealed to members of the press before opening to the public. The design is derived from part of King's famous "I have a dream" speech when he said, "With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope." The memorial sits by the tidal basin between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.
Wizards host Special Olympics basketball game
Some of the Wizards took their roles as coaches and referees very seriously during the Special Olympics basketball game on the practice court at the Verizon Center.More from Md., Va. and D.C.
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Emancipation Day Parade scenes
The city’s celebrates the 151st anniversary of Lincoln’s signing the act that freed District slaves.
Washington’s funniest tombstone inscriptions
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Cherry blossom parade
The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially ends Sunday, but not before being celebrated with a parade Saturday.
Plastic bags, under siege
Tough talk on taxes and bans has the plastic bag industry, and factories such as Advance Polybag, girded for a long battle.
Live-action tables open in Maryland
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