Following in the footsteps of Gen. Edward Braddock
Pack your cannonballs! We’re going on a road trip with Gen. Braddock, whose name pops up everywhere.
- Vienna’s Community Coalition for Haiti builds surgery clinic, business, hope for Haitians
- Northern Virginia legislators, stunned by license plate data collection, form privacy caucus
- Fairfax City deer spaying update: 18 does sterilized, more next year
- Ronnie Lee Durham Johnson, byline thief, pleads guilty to federal crimes in Philadelphia
Oh, the head games that TV newspeople play
With a wink and a nod, we investigate why TV reporters move their noggins. Plus: More news gripes from readers.
A nodding acquaintance with a TV news tic
Have you noticed how local TV news folks often nod in agreement with each other? What’s up with that?
And the name of the act? The Aristocrats.
Step forward, Aristocrats, 50 years ago the winners of Washington’s ultimate battle of the bands.
We’re with the band: 1960s music in Washington, D.C.
In the mid-1960s, dozens of bands played throughout the Washington area. These business cards illustrate the variety of music at the time.
A soul-stirring candidate forum
Contenders for D.C. mayor morphed into Christian soldiers looking for a war on which to march.
Oppressive power, resilient spirits
COLUMN | Covering the Sochi Games revealed both the cold ugliness of Russia and the warm beauty of Russians.
For one, strife in Ukraine hits home
Talking with a fellow sports journalist about to leave Sochi Games to return to Kiev brings violence close to home.
Do you believe how long it’s been?
U.S. hockey team would like to move past ‘Miracle on Ice,’ but there are reasons it remains relevant.
All that you can’t leave behind from the U.S. women’s hockey loss
The women’s hockey gold medal was the worst loss imaginable for the Americans.
Experiencing the metallic taste of silver
As hard as it is to say, the U.S. women’s hockey team didn’t win silver. It lost gold.
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.
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Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Fiola Mare to open Friday
The seafood sequel to Fiola was delayed by a fire, but will open in Georgetown this weekend.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Finally, the food matches the setting
The reborn Iron Gate showcases Anthony Chittum’s cooking, with and without Greek accents.
A cold and heartless idea for D.C. homeless
Pressuring the homeless to stay with relatives or friends won’t work. And it could be dangerous for them.
Olympics-fueled fantasies at D.C. area hills, rinks, resorts
Sochi inspires local kids availing themselves of the recent snow. But some lessons you wouldn’t expect.
Affordable housing has to be answer to homelessness
Leaders have to get better at demanding that a bigger share of new buildings offer affordable units.
What one mom learned when her son tried to kill himself
After two students committed suicide this week, a mother who nearly lost her own son offered advice.
Like Swiss cheese? If so, you’ll love the ‘ethics’ bills in Va.
Va. ethics bill is riddled with loopholes and would reduce risk that lawmakers would face felony charge.
We need a new poll of Indians’ view of ‘Redskins’ name
What do Native Americans really think of team name? Snyder, NFL cite outdated survey to defend it
Va. priest kicks out Boy Scouts for admitting gays
COLUMN A Catholic Church in Springfield is in minority in area in severing ties with Scouts over gays.
Of Gray’s rivals, Bowser seems to be the candidate to beat
COLUMN D.C. Council member Bowser gains early edge in contest to be “top challenger” to mayor.
Charles County emerges as front in war over Md. sprawl
Farmers, developers in Md. county challenge O’Malley effort to rein in uncontrolled development.
Obama says some may not like him because of his race
A poll found 90 percent of blacks had a favorable view of Obama compared with 41 percent of whites.
Welcome to Prince George’s, Mr. Obama. It’s for more than just takeoffs.
COLUMN | Courtland Milloy invites the president to see the county that has been very supportive and loyal to him.
Why Kitty is ruffling a few feathers
Bird lovers and some others are bothered that Courtland Milloy allows his pet to go outside and act like a cat.
Andy Shallal, a D.C. mayoral candidate with courage
The Iraqi American restaurateur and activist refuses to steer clear of controversies or play racial politics.
Milloy: This tabby could teach dogs a thing or two
A stray cat wins the hearts and minds at Courtland Milloy’s home.
Federal workers hope for relief in Obama’s 2015 budget
After pay freezes, “effective pay cuts” and higher retirement contributions, feds look for relief in Obama’s budget.
Rubio, Miller would take away certain employee rights
Legislation would strip civil service protections from senior executives at Veterans Affairs.
Agency tries to improve its low employee morale
FEDERAL DIARY | Broadcasting Board with poor workplace assessments sets out to improve its ratings.
Congress looks to change security-clearance process
Republicans and Democrats agree that reform is needed, but they differ on the details.
Executive branch says it meets most performance goals
An administration report says “significant progress” is being made toward meeting goals.
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