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John Kelly

John Kelly

At Dupont Circle, Groundhog Day with a political twist

A big stuffed squirrel forecasts something we don’t want: six more weeks of winter.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Answer Man addresses a pressing concern

Answer Man irons out the mystery of the College Mill, a furniture plant that once operated in Takoma Park.

John Kelly

John Kelly

A lost glove on Metro’s Red Line gets a lot of love

When Schuyler Griffin lost her glove on the Red Line, she went to extreme lengths to get it back.

John Kelly

John Kelly

A lot of people did a lot of good for Children’s National

A sincere thank-you to all the groups that helped raise money for Children’s National.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Old screed against D.C. church’s music has modern sound

In 1866, a District churchgoer published a fiery pamphlet. His gripe? The wrong kind of music at a service.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

A failure to deter

GPS monitoring couldn’t stop a crime spree.

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.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

He wasn’t perfect, but he was fan-tastic

David Stern elevated the NBA by realizing the key to its future rested with the promotion of its players.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Seeking some legislative help

The long dry spells of the local pro teams and their downturns of late bring a call for special legislation.

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.

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

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

Added to the empire: Curry Mantra 3

First Bite: Despite its name, the third of Asad Sheikh’s restaurants is no imitation of its siblings.

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.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Jesse Ryan Loskarn: A victim of abuse, an abuser or both?

Jesse Ryan Loskarn killed himself after arrest. In suicide letter, he described his own childhood abuse.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

A mall shooting rips away our collective security blanket

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.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

D.C. region needs to dig up the facts about ‘fracking’

COLUMN | Controversial gas-drilling method could threaten cleanliness of D.C. region’s drinking water.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Teen pregnancy stays stubbornly high in poor areas of D.C.

New study says teen births are high east of Anacostia because of low expectations, lack of activities.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

New health center is oasis for poor D.C. neighborhood

COLUMN The Conway center offers convenience, affordable care and respect to Bellevue community.

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.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

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.

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.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Federal unions want Obama to act on their wish list

Labor groups urge president to use his executive power to improve conditions for the federal workforce.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

DHS suspends overtime program under fire for abuse

Entrenched DHS culture encouraged employees to abuse overtime program that is now suspended.

The Federal Eye

Joe Davidson

DHS suspends overtime program

Critics say the DHS “administratively uncontrollable overtime” program was widely abused.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Feds have high hopes, low expectations for Obama’s speech

Feds would like a “thank you” in Obama’s State of the Union speech, but he’s not likely to address them.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Federal senior executives growing weary

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