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Telling the stories of the Washington region through narrative journalism

‘Nollywood’ filmmaker brings Africa’s biggest stars to Washington

‘Nollywood’ filmmaker brings Africa’s biggest stars to Washington

Ni­ger­ian film industry is second-largest in the world

Ocean front

Ocean front

A photographer’s obsession with the beach runs deep

@Work Advice

Unlinking yourself from unwanted connections

Unlinking yourself                                    from unwanted connections

Former college friend copied from letter-writer’s profile; recruiter barraged by candidates

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Date Lab

When shy collides with outgoing

When shy collides with outgoing

They both like sports. But while he’s an adventurer, she’d rather sit on the sidelines. Will it be a deal-breaker?

Gene Weingarten's Below the Beltway

He who spelt it

He who spelt it

Gene defends orthographic freedom

Post Hunt puzzles practice

Warm up your puzzle-solving skills for the annual brain-boggling contest with this test teaser. And get ready for the main event Sunday, June 2, 2013.

Tom Sietsema's Dining

Pull up a chair to Table

Pull up a chair to Table

The restaurant’s moniker was chosen because it’s “simple, clean,” which also applies to the food.

First Person Singular

First Person Singular: Raymond Wong, Chinese lion dancer/trainer

First Person Singular: Raymond Wong, Chinese lion dancer/trainer

This ancient Chinese dance chases away evil spirits--as long as you don’t fake the moves

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Editor's Query

Editor’s Query: Tell us about a time when ...

... a child’s honesty got you in trouble

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Closer Inspection

VIENNA,VA-FEBRUARY 27:The Korean Bell Garden in Meadowlark Gardens on February 27 , 2013 in Vienna Virginia(Photo by Benjamin C. Tankersley/For The Washington Post)

Bell of friendship

In Vienna, garden signifies ties with South Korea

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Trend Report

Trend Report: Thinking in color

Thanks to spring runways from Gucci and Paul Smith, men can reveal their true colors.

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On deck

Find the 12 differences between the original photograph and the altered photograph.

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.

Top 40 picks: Fall dining guide

Food critic Tom Sietsema shares his personal list of the best fall flavors in the Washington area.

Humor Contest winners

More than a thousand tweeted jokes to us, penned essays and 156 sent photos. Here are the best and a few honorable mentions in each category.

Power to the Peeps!

Creativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success for the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest.