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John Kelly

John Kelly

Opening up a trunk — and memories of D-Day

She knew the trunk in the basement contained WW II memories. Would her grandfather talk about them?

John Kelly

John Kelly

Go west, young girl — and other U.S. vacation suggestions

What’s the most American place in America? Readers nominate Mount Rushmore and other spots.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Putting myth to music in Fairfax County

In “Legend of the Bunnyman,” a local band explores one of Northern Virginia’s odder urban legends.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Last one in the shower’s a rotten egg!

Every morning a tense competition breaks out in my house: Who will have to squeegee the shower?

John Kelly

John Kelly

Radar love: Predicting weather with a big, white ball

A giant white golf ball near Dulles Airport houses a radar dish, sweeping the skies for weather.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

The prudent commander

Obama can end a war but still can't silence his critics.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Was Gray treated unfairly?

Just before the election, the feds cast the mayor in a very poor light.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Why ‘Brown v. Board’ mattered

The Supreme Court’s ruling changed the conversation.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

A mother’s misery

This isn’t a nice world for some children — or their mothers.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Racists to watch out for

Sterling and Bundy aside, it’s the influential, under-the-radar haters who do the real damage.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

NBA’s road less traveled

In a league of disposable coaches, Wizards show refreshing loyalty by retaining Randy Wittman.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

What today’s athletes stand for

John Carlos, who raised a black-gloved fist on an Olympic podium in 1968, knows what’s at risk.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Hondurans’ heartache

Three players headed for the World Cup speak out on their country’s murder rate, the world’s highest.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Leonsis flips the script

Capitals owner goes with experience behind bench and rookie GM; will final chapter be any different?

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

A business that can no longer be cheered

Ignoring unsafe workplaces and offensive nickname, the NFL relentlessly pursues almighty dollar.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Discover the magic of trains at Union Station event

National Train Day will feature model train displays, life-size train cars and rides.

— Jennifer LaRue Huget

Why are there May Day celebrations?

Centuries ago, it was a festival celebrating the first day of summer, including dancing around a maypole.

— Jennifer LaRue Huget

‘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.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Trapezaria revels in traditional Greek

The new Rockville addition to the Mediterranean scene keeps old-fashioned dishes at its core.

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

Compass Rose points to a world of flavors

Off bustling 14th Street, new eatery focuses on global street food. Don’t miss the khachapuri.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Shaw sets the tone for Dino’s Grotto

Dean Gold’s move to a new neighborhood affords room to maneuver on the menu, at the bar.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

A judge in Fairfax wants to help Virginia’s veterans

A veteran’s treatment docket could aid those who are struggling, Penney S. Azcarate says.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

The National Spelling Bee’s most inspiring success story

COLUMN | After competing in the 1999 bee, Ashley White wound up in a D.C. homeless shelter for teen moms. But not for long.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Misogynistic ravings inspire powerful response on Twitter

Not all men are like Elliot Rodger. But there are plenty who share the same twisted view of women that he did.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Transgender at 7: Tyler gets a legal name change

In the two years since Kathryn became Tyler, the world has changed for transgender children.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Hitler belongs in history books, not on bus ads

Ads on Metro buses featuring Adolf Hitler are being used to attack Muslims. And that’s wrong.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Unilaterally broaden Medicaid in Va.? Don’t do it, Terry.

Three reasons why McAuliffe shouldn’t bypass assembly, expand Medicaid on his own in Va.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Distant states seek to disrupt our Chesapeake cleanup plan

COLUMN | Far-off officials meddle in our region’s plan, with EPA, to fulfill 30-year goal of cutting pollution in bay

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Article from 1933 demolishes history of Redskins name

COLUMN | Despite the team’s contention, Redskins weren’t named long ago to honor an Indian coach.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Project’s collapse shows region can’t rely on Uncle Sam

COLUMN Stalled building project in the District shows regional economy mustn’t rely on federal spending.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Quiet lobbying boosts Senate support for D.C. statehood

It won’t pass soon, but a grass-roots effort helps a Senate bill that would make D.C. the 51st state.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

D.C. male youths refuse to be counted out

A Howard University professor says young black men and boys show an irrepressible desire to beat the odds.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Battle over ‘Redskins’ isn’t just about political correctness

It’s about a sadly enduring kind of American exploitation: racism in service of capitalism.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Wayne Frederick’s healing ways with Howard University

Like Howard University, interim President Wayne A.I. Frederick has faced tough times.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Racism on college campuses needs more attention, not less

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. spoke about it at Morgan State, but why not Ole Miss or San Jose State?

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Playwright may rise to Tyler Perry-level fame

Priest Tyaire says he has “my own style” but admits he learned to write by “studying every Tyler Perry DVD.”

The Federal Eye

Joe Davidson

Reception honoring SES members comes at good time

Presidential Rank Award finalists will be honored at a State Department reception Thursday.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Congress wants to make it easier to fire VA executives

Proposed legislation in the House and Senate is a bad way to address civil service reform.

The Federal Eye

Joe Davidson

Sanders bill allows for VA staff appeals

Senate VA committee draft bill allows the expedited firing of VA senior executives, but would allow them to appeal, unlike House legislation.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Stripping some civil-service rights wins bipartisan support

Congress pushes bill that pulls allies apart, leaving a group of feds without the backing they thought they had.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Report: Weakened workforce hurts government

”Deep institutional neglect” within the federal workforce hurts the government’s capacity to do its job, a report says.