Cats do the darndest — make that the damnedest — things
Meet Pasha, Leo, Fields, Thomas, Sky and Honey: Cats and dogs who test their owners’ love.
- ‘Lockup,’ MSNBC reality show, films six episodes in Fairfax County jail
- Fairfax City to try a new approach to deer: surgical sterilization of does
- Loudoun County goes 65 percent over budget upgrading its IT, must hire seven more people
- In Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley, some help for the west side of Route 1 but residents want more
At Children’s National, Santa makes special e-consultation
When sick kids at the hospital can’t go to Santa Claus, Santa Claus comes to them — on screen.
Before they were over there, they were over here
Remembering the Christmas when the lady of Tudor Place treated 2,000 soldiers to a day at the theater.
After a tense pregnancy, a child is born
When baby Samuel was born, an Arlington couple finally had some answers. More questions remain.
Hoping for the best, bracing for the worst
As they await their first baby, an Arlington couple hopes for the best but braces for the worst.
Reviving the hope campaign again
It’s hard to imagine Mike Shanahan coaching another year in Washington but something has to change.
For Washington sports, 2013 was a bust
A year that began with great expectations for the local teams was full of disappointments.
The Capitals’ overlooked man
Nicklas Backstrom may just be the best player in the NHL, and now he’s driven to win the Cup.
Come out, come out, wherever you are
Bruce Allen, general manager of the Redskins, has yet to be heard from as the franchise (again) falls apart.
Right decision for wrong reasons
Robert Griffin III should be grateful for being spared the final three games of this disaster of a season.
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.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
A thrill ride (with bumps) on Capitol Hill
Rose’s Luxury brings quirky, exciting cooking to Barracks Row.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Bar Charley introduces new menu and chef
A bistro format replaces the wide-ranging menu of small plates.
A one-woman pajama drive to give foster kids comfort
After beating leukemia, a D.C. woman vowed to collect PJ’s for children, and she did — 1,500 pairs.
Santa’s skin color flies right over kids’ heads
Unlike Megyn Kelly of Fox News, children aren’t fixated on race. It’s all about the toys.
Multitasking: A way to make inefficiency sound noble
Take a walk while doing and interview while checking voicemail — and invite the attorney general to a kids party
The Pope Francis effect: Loving humility in a time of greed
Time’s Person of the Year dazzles us because of the shady culture all around us.
Local professionals donate expertise to charities
COLUMN | Beyond stuffing envelopes: Volunteers help area nonprofits improve their fundraising, marketing.
Herring’s victory confirms Democrats’ advantage in Va.
COLUMN | The Virginia GOP needs more moderate candidates to end its losing streak in statewide races.
Catania to run for mayor if Gray is Democrats’ nominee
COLUMN | Independent D.C. Council member Catania would challenge Gray in November.
Md.’s Brown likely to survive bungled health plan rollout
COLUMN | Md. health site’s troubles hurt Brown’s campaign for governor, but he has many months to fix them.
Navy case shows broader problems in military discharges
COLUMN | Thousands of service members are mistreated as the military uses discipline to shrink ranks.
Which is worse, Washington’s football team or Congress?
Sunday’s game between Washington and Atlanta was as dismal as most congressional debates.
A teacher from D.C. embraces Mandela’s legacy in Johannesburg
Waahida Tolbert-Mbatha wants to show students that education is the key to freedom.
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.
Area GOP reps buck party, support 'clean' funding
GOP Reps. Frank Wolf and Rob Wittman of Virginia take a different approach.
Should feds be screened when entering federal buildings?
Senate hearing explores federal building safety and asks if employees should be screened as visitors are.
Budget deal brings some stability to federal workforce
Wednesday’s final approval means workers don’t have to worry about a shutdown for a couple of years.
Two Commerce agencies: One at the top, one at the bottom
The patent office is at top of “Best Places to Work” list, while the economic development agency is last.
DHS has many unfilled jobs and poor morale
The Homeland Security Department suffers from low morale and many unfilled, high-profile jobs.
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'Lockup,' MSNBC reality show, films six episodes in Fairfax County jail
