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John Kelly

John Kelly

Stepping up to the plate for Children's National

Generous readers shattered our Children's National fundraising goal. Plus: The view from my sickbed.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Scrape the bottom of the barrel and you’ll find robo-callers

Robo-callers say the darnedest things, including pitching phony credit relief and useless car warranties.

John Kelly

John Kelly

‘Throw me the idol’: The true story of a not-true prop

Dumbarton Oaks has model on which the Indiana Jones golden idol was based. It has quite a back story.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Whatever you do, don’t press 1 when the robots call

What we need is a Terminator to stop all the robocalls.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Washingtoniana: Where the past is present

Answer Man visits the D.C. library’s Washingtoniana division, where the city’s history is a mystery no more.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Greed knows no boundary

The District has no monopoly on public corruption.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Gray rolls out an old trick

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s media bashing won’t help his reelection.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

West End warfare

Fight over library project recalls an age-old struggle.

PostPartisan

Colbert I. King

What newspapers can do

Chris Christie is in hot water because reporters at the local paper didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

The spy among us

Government’s surveillance power can’t go unchecked.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Peterson is pretty good at getting back up again

The District native was knocked out in May, but he says Saturday’s title defense will be different.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Caps need to move Green before it’s too late

A team committed to going green at goalie and on defense has to consider parting with Mike Green.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Under Lonergan, GW is back

Mike Lonergan has the Colonials on the verge of a national ranking after a 14-3 start to the season.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Getting it done when it counts

In a results-first profession, Tom Brady tops Peyton Manning in the only stat that matters: playoff wins.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

A night of improbabilities

The Wizards played like a perennial playoff team Wednesday night. The defending champion Heat did not.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

On the trail of Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn

A family visits the parish and grave of 19th-century abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

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.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Study: Nicotine substitutes ineffective

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

At La Piquette, the cooking is no joke

Cleveland Park welcomes a fun bistro with expertly made dishes from the owner of Bistrot Lepic.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Going Out Guide

Tom Sietsema

New chefs for Blue Duck Tavern and Fiola Mare

Changes at the West End favorite and the forthcoming Georgetown seafood spot.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

The Fainting Goat menu, built for regulars

First Bite: Shrimp rolls and meat pies beckon at James Barton’s new U Street corridor restaurant.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Virginia should lead change on executions, gay marriage

Attorney general is challenging ban on same-sex marriage, but proposal on electric chair is misguided.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak: The devastating toll of mental illness

Maybe we don’t want to talk about it because there is no easy or obvious answer.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

In January, Christmas displays bring out the Grinches

When, exactly, is it time to take down Christmas? Right now, argues one fed-up homeowner.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Md. health-site bungling exposes a state of incompetence

Hubris and vanity in a progressive state that oozes with self-satisfaction have left sick people uninsured.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Franklin School site deserves better

A boutique hotel won’t do much for the people of D.C.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

McDonnell was a man in denial about risk of taking gifts

Indictment shows Virginia governor succumbed to mix of family debt, assertive wife, taste for luxury.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Va. consultant’s case highlights today’s venal politics

COLUMN Two-faced maneuvering by Boyd Marcus shows how money outweighs principles.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Local activists wield online petitions to promote causes

Grass-roots campaigns increasingly use Web petitions to recruit support, pressure authorities.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

McAuliffe’s maneuvering

The Va. Democratic governor’s plea for bipartisanship has a partisan edge.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

McDonnell’s mixed legacy: Scandal vs. transportation deal

Overall, the Va. governor fulfilled his 2009 campaign pledge to govern as pragmatic conservative.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

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.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

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.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Milloy: This tabby could teach dogs a thing or two

A stray cat wins the hearts and minds at Courtland Milloy’s home.

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Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Family gets gift of a new home for the holidays

A family’s efforts to save and plan pay off as it moves into a new house just in time for Christmas.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Which is worse, Washington’s football team or Congress?

Sunday’s game between Washington and Atlanta was as dismal as most congressional debates.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Federal senior executives growing weary

Senior Executive Service members face “growing weariness, circumspection, caution and fear.”

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Could whistleblower support prevent a future Snowden?

Some say that better protections for employees and contractors would give them another route to speak up.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Top federal contractor official leaves administration

Top Obama contracting official leaves for a position with a firm that facilitates federal procurement.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Staples sells postal products without USPS workers

Mini-post offices in Staples stores cause worries about possible privatization of U.S. Postal Service.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

OMB official touts cuts in travel while defending its importance

The OMB deputy director says travel spending is down $3 billion, but warns against overcutting.