Squirrel, ho! Introducing the squirrel — and Squirrel Week
As Squirrel Week begins, meet the Penn historian who has uncovered the very American story of the critter.
When hungry squirrels besieged golfers in Falls Church
At a nine-hole Fairfax County course, ‘scary fat’ critters would crawl up your leg to get their claws on a candy bar.
Squirrel Week 2014: Ask a squirrel expert
Squirrel week is back and columnist John Kelly is here with a squirrel expert to answer all your questions about the little fellas
Montgomery pair stick their necks out for alpacas
Meet the alpaca, wonder animal of the South American Altiplano, now adding to the fiber of the U.S.
These diamond rings . . .
More tales of amazing ring recoveries. Plus: What’s the story behind those “Love Your Butt” ads?
Neck and neck
Mayoral candidates Gray and Bowser face off on Tuesday; only Bowser can succeed in fall’s general election.
Jack Evans’s campaign has an interest in ‘tax lien folk’
As the council member helps direct new tax-lien legislation, his mayoral campaign chairman asks an attorney who handles foreclosures to coordinate a fundraiser.
Vince Gray, ready for trial
Jeffrey Thompson pleads guilty, and there’s much more under the surface.
Frese finds the right balance
The Maryland women’s basketball coach has learned a lot since the Terps won the national title in 2006.
The reason this sounds familiar
DeSean Jackson signing with Redskins fits a pattern that hasn’t ended well in the past.
If the Wizards clinch, then what?
It’s time for John Wall and Coach Randy Wittman to step up if this team is to be more than one and done.
Don’t mess up the plan now
Bruce Allen has shown welcome discipline this offseason; he should maintain it regarding Jackson.
Is McPhee feeling the heat yet?
COLUMN | The Capitals GM is always said to be in trouble, but he always seems to stay in owner Ted Leonsis’s good graces.
‘Harriet the Spy’ is a classic story that’s still fun to read
The book turns 50, but Harriet is still an obnoxious 11-year-old who loves to spy on people.
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.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Dining: Tips to make you dining savvy
Want to up your game as a restaurant customer? Learn how to hold a wine glass, eat sushi and more.
At Southern Efficiency, licks that aren’t so obvious
Chef Julien Shapiro adds the Seventh Street eatery to his duties at Eat the Rich and Mockingbird Hill.
A trio of low-key treats in Santa Fe
They’re not particularly grand, but these three Santa Fe eateries offer food that’s outstanding.
D.C can’t wait till November for a plan to address affordable housing crisis
The issue should be the next mayor’s top priority. We need to hear more from the candidates.
In D.C., there are hundreds of kids like Relisha
People are heartbroken about her disappearance. But don’t other homeless kids deserve help, too?
In Maryland, signing up for health coverage too much work
Six million people have signed up for Obamacare, but only 45,000 of them live in Maryland, where the health exchange remains a mess.
Relisha’s disappearance deserves as much attention as jet’s
Police are searching for the 8-year-old, who may be in the custody of a janitor wanted in his wife’s death.
It’s personal: Dueling maps of abortion protesters, clinics
Web sites that “out” activists on both sides attract attention, but can they reach those with influence?
D.C. region fails to excel as it should on big public projects
COLUMN Fiascoes with Md. health exchange, Silver Line show need for our area to improve performance.
Three questions to consider as Bowser prepares for Catania
COLUMN If she wins mayoralty, Bowser needs to show that she governs as well as she campaigns.
A vote for honest government
COLUMN In rejecting Gray, D.C.’s Democrats insist on trustworthiness as well as a solid job performance.
Changes in GED test make it harder to get credential
COLUMN Overhaul of high-school equivalency test creates new barriers for the unemployed and low-earners.
Doorstep campaigning highlights Bowser’s momentum
Bowser surges against Gray, owing to an effective campaign and a desire for change.
What D.C.’s Democratic primaries won’t settle
Regardless of who wins, voters will wake up to racial and economic disparities that continue to grow.
Courtland Milloy: Offering counsel to the prosecutor
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. cannot take lightly the appearance of fairness.
From 91-year-old, some disturbing insights about D.C.
Benjamin E. Thomas Jr., 91, of Southeast D.C. has been watching the antics of city leaders for years.
In Deanwood, violent crime overshadows Gray matters
For one Northeast Washington community, local crime is a bigger worry than city political scandals.
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.
Feds losing Rep. Moran, strong but frustrated supporter
Virginian praises federal workers as he prepares to leave Congress, “very frustrated.”
Controversial suggestions in report on civil service reform
Civil service reform plan is well considered, but unions reject need to overhaul the system.
GOP budget would amount to pay cut for feds
House GOP budget would increase retirement contributions for feds, effectively cutting their pay.
Partnership for Public Service urges civil service reform
A nonprofit that focuses on federal employee issues, is calling for an overhaul.
Democrats want study of federal employees’ morale
Top Democrats on House committee ask the GAO to look into low federal employee morale, and for remedies.
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