And now a word from our alien overlords
A group of D.C.-area science fiction fans is planning the world’s first sci-fi museum. Or trying to enslave us.
The view from a distant chore
Busy bodies: Readers share their impressions of our overtaxed, chore- filled modern lives.
Living deadlines
Like a zombie horde, life’s deadlines just keep coming. Too bad they aren’t as interesting as a zombie horde.
A bit of old and a lot of new for new Chinese building
What’s up with that lone wall on Connecticut Avenue? Answer Man breaks through the facade.
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.
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?
Avoid the euphoria, it’s one win
Washington’s victory over San Diego could be a season-changer, but it’s way too early to know.
Goodell is on the wrong side of history
By defending the Washington football team’s nickname, the NFL commissioner is misguided.
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.
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.
Perry’s restaurant shifts from West to East
The Adams Morgan restaurant is returning to its Japanese roots in full.
Fourth RedRocks has a wow factor
The largest of the mini-chain’s 4 restaurants serves a good pie and well-executed meaty dishes.
Lavanya Ramanathan, — Fritz Hahn, Margaret Ely, Stephanie Merry, Tom Sietsema and Maura Judkis
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.
Female voters in Virginia poised to send a message
How does any candidate think he can win by ignoring issues that are important to the majority of voters?
The scary state of the District’s homeless kids
The horror of this story won’t end until politicians show resolution and imagination.
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.
McAuliffe win shows purple Virginia is getting bluish tinge
Lessons of a negative Virginia election: Democrat’s win highlights changing views on guns and gays.
Alcohol realism
Doug Gansler’s “Beach Week” misstep highlights hypocrisy over law against underage drinking.
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.
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.
New OPM boss faces federal employee morale problems
New OPM boss takes office during difficult time for federal employees, including morale issues and pay cuts.
Incoming union president defends ‘public postal service’
New leader of largest postal union promises a more militant stance in support of ‘public postal service.’
TSOs have thankless job; now one is dead
Union officials call for additional airport safety measures after killing of employee at L.A. airport.
Senators shocked at security-clearance hole: Police records
At a hearing, the acting head of the OPM didn’t defend the process, but she did try to explain it.
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