The Washington Post Magazine

The Washington Post Magazine

Telling the stories of the Washington region through narrative journalism

For Father’s Day, an ode to a dad’s disregard for safety

For Father’s Day, an ode to a dad’s disregard for safety

The author reflects on his father’s blind spots--and wonders how he survived his childhood

Mark Mitchell amassed one of the most important black history collections in the country

Mark Mitchell amassed one of the most important black history collections in the country

One of the most surprising aspects of the collection might be the collector himself

@Work Advice

@Work Advice: Should med school be a dream deferred?

@Work Advice: Should med school be a dream deferred?

There’s something to be said for being debt-free

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Sundress festival

Sundress festival

In Washington, you never know who is sitting beside you

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First Person

Becca Ward

Becca Ward

Fencing coach/Olympian

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Editor’s Query

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Closer Inspection

↓Tagging D.C. history

↓Tagging D.C. history

Collector focuses on city license plates.

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Mine

Mine: The box

Mine: The box

So much life is contained in such small things. What holds meaning for you?

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Second Glance

Find the 12 differences between the original photograph, top, and the altered photograph, center. Answers at bottom. (Degree of difficulty: advanced.) For more Second Glance puzzles, click here.

Dilbert

The comic strip runs weekly in The Washington Post Magazine.

Sunday Crossword

Merl Reagle’s crossword puzzle appears weekly in The Washington Post Magazine.

Peeps Show VI

This year’s finalists included nods to a beloved snack and a controversial movie, plus a knock at Congress.

Spring Dining Guide

The Post’s food critic took a fresh look at 13 previously reviewed restaurants. How did they fare?

Spring Home & Design

Local residents have gone green with LEED houses.

Spring Education Issue

George Washington University is fighting its ‘rich-kid’ reputation.

Spring Travel Issue

Stories of witches haunt England’s New Forest.