Sit, boy — forever. Metal dog is part of new D.C. memorial.
A new bronze sculpture in downtown Washington pays homage to dogs who help put arsonists behind bars.
The man who made Halloween cool for adults
Meet the D.C. night life entrepreneur who transformed Halloween from a kiddie thing to a grown-up party.
D.C. cabbies hurry to get new dome lights installed
The District’s taxis are also getting a new paint job, taking the rainbow of cab colors down to red and gray.
In autumn, a dog’s fancy turns to the smell of leaves
Eau d’oak and Maple No. 5, just some of the smells that my dog Charlie enjoys sniffing every autumn.
Step right up to D.C.’s only amusement park
In the 1920s, amusement park fans could ride a roller coaster in Northeast Washington.
Where are the arrests over the World War II Memorial protest?
If a group of people decide they don’t like the closing of facilities under the federal government shutdown, they are now empowered to take wire cutters to the locks, push aside barriers and go in and about on their merry way without fear of arrest?
Once more, with feeling
You’ve heard this before but this time is different: The Wizards will return to the NBA playoffs in 2013-14.
Ditching the run game was costly
Washington has mighty Denver on the ropes, and then the play-calling changes for the worse.
Wise: Mike Shanahan is under review
COLUMN | As Mike Shanahan returns to Denver this week to face his former team, Washington should evaluate whether to extend his contract.
A feel-good football story
COLUMN | When you get fed up with big-time college football, talk to the kids at 6-0 Gallaudet University.
Robert Griffin III saves Washington
The quarterback recaptures the magic of his rookie year on game-winning drive in 45-41 win.
On the trail of Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn
A family visits the parish and grave of 19th-century abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.
Group again issues hormone therapy warning
A national board of doctors Monday recommended that post-menopausal women not take hormone replacement therapy to prevent chronic disease, as the health risks outweigh its likely benefits.
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Fifteen places to know in Shaw
Niche restaurants, historic landmarks and — coming soon — a skating rink make Shaw come alive.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Buck’s: At age 10, charmingly familiar
Restaurant matures with grace, thanks to cooking that showcases ingredients.
The chork rules at Newton’s Noodles
Chef Dennis Friedman opens the newest Asian assembly-line kitchen in downtown D.C.
Take the sexy out of Halloween; return the holiday to kids
It’s time to speak up against how grown-ups have hijacked the holiday.
Disabled people deserve the same rights as everyone
The Jenny Hatch Justice Project aims to free adults with disabilities from controls that they don’t want or need.
The joys and sorrows of an old house
Real estate history is a hot pursuit in D.C., where old homes abound.
A sad death turns into misplaced activism
A doctor is cleared in the death of a patient following an abortion, but opponents still rally
Virginia voters disgusted by gubernatorial candidates
People in commonwealth see their options as being a slick Democrat and an extremist Republican.
Like it or not, Va. election will be referendum on Cuccinelli
COLUMN | Polls point to GOP defeat that would smash right’s myth that Virginia will embrace its candidates.
How would Terry McAuliffe reward his campaign donors?
If he wins Virginia governor’s race, Democrat would find it hard to deliver on everything his contributors desire.
Mr. Gansler, don’t let bravado step on your message
Md. gubernatorial candidate Gansler rattles Democrats’ complacency with heretical ideas on budget, schools.
Remembering that heady time when we scrapped the prom
B-CC high school Class of 1971 reunion recalls topsy-turvy era when protests trumped traditions.
McAuliffe would face tall order as Virginia governor
COLUMN | As Va. governor, McAuliffe would need to woo GOP-led House, clean up ethics.
Howard needs to seriously reconsider Yardfest
The event has become a rite of passage for up-and-coming rap artists who celebrate violence.
‘12 Years a Slave’: An amazing film on a terrible institution
Director Steve McQueen tweaks a movie formula to great effect in this powerful new film on slavery.
Why play the D.C. lottery if you can’t win during shutdown?
It’s little wonder that D.C. lottery ticket sales are down by about $1 million this week, what with payoffs frozen.
Facing the plague of madness in D.C.
The city government will conduct a community conversation Saturday on the sorry state of mental health care.
Right-wing fanatics throw haymaker at Pr. George’s
With nearly 25 percent of the region’s federal workforce as residents, the shutdown could greatly affect county.
Area GOP reps buck party, support 'clean' funding
GOP Reps. Frank Wolf and Rob Wittman of Virginia take a different approach.
Focusing on Navy Yard shooting, Senate panel examines security clearances
Lawmakers expressed concern that the federal-government’s security-clearance process does not always check police records.
Panel examines tighter security clearance procedures
Congressional hearing looks at tightening clearance procedures after the Navy Yard mass shooting.
Federal Protective Service criticized again over guard training
Once again, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found fault with the Federal Protective Service (FPS) that provides security for 9,600 federal facilities.
Government has history of computer problems
Government computer ailments have made life difficult for federal workers, but there are lessons in the misery.
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