John Kelly
Nomadic family turned up in Calif.
The O’Learys and their 17 children were some of the Potomac’s most notorious sailors.
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John Kelly
Camp Moss Hollow passes $500K goal
Washington Post readers donated $551,282 to Send a Kid to Camp, surpassing the fundraising goal.
John Kelly
Too English for the British Walkers?
Via the Web, the tale of a bass player from Manchester, England, who almost joined Washington’s British Walkers.
John Kelly
Problems add up to house renumbering
Could the renumbering of a Silver Spring home be an attempt to obscure the house’s tragic past?
John Kelly
Robert Ingersoll, the ‘Great Agnostic’
Robert Ingersoll was an agnostic you could believe in.
Mike Wise
An unforgettable Olympics
OPINION | For 17 days, athletes taught us about legacy, humor and courage.
Mike Wise
Can America enjoy its No. 1 moment?
OPINION | How to celebrate winning the medal count at the Olympics, and how not to.
Mike Wise
The Cold War, on the court
OPINION | Forty years ago, long before the Dream Team and LeBron, something happened on the Olympic basketball floor that still resonates: USA vs. USSR.
Mike Wise
Usain Bolt’s golden moment
OPINION | Is the Jamaican sprinter the greatest of all time? The answer is yes.
Mike Wise
Hiding under the medal table
OPINION | Feeling pretty good about the Americans’ lofty place in the medal standings? Well, don’t.
Jennifer LaRue Huget
Nutrition and fitness resolutions for 2012
It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to make 2012 your most healthful year yet.
Jennifer LaRue Huget
Me Minus 10, revisited
Our nutrition columnist reflects on her weight loss, one year later.
Petula Dvorak
Olympic moms overcome hurdles, and have killer abs and medals to prove it
Thirteen mothers — you know, the kind of women whose jeans you make fun of and roll your eyes at when they dart out of the office at 4:59 — are members of the U.S. Olympic team.
Petula Dvorak
Predatory towing infuriates, persists
COLUMN | Many private parking lots are quite literally baited traps — cash cows for towing companies.
Petula Dvorak
‘I want to make a toast to family’
After Jack Montgomery legally became a husband and father, he gave a moving speech thanking those who made it possible.
Petula Dvorak
A same-sex adoption story
COLUMN | Petula Dvorak regrets being dismissive of two D.C. men who dreamed of becoming parents.
Petula Dvorak
Election campaigns mum on U.S. child-care quagmire
Why can we talk about roof dogs, the kiss-cam and dressage horses during election season, but why can’t we address our massive child-care problem?
Robert McCartney
Focus on casino industry’s influence
COLUMN | Did political donations help drive Maryland’s expanded gambling law?
Robert McCartney
A love affair with the War of 1812
Maryland fared badly in the war but still shows more interest than other states in its bicentennial.
Robert McCartney
Could D.C. handle the Olympics?
A Washington bid for the 2024 Olympics is risky, but plausible.
Robert McCartney
Verizon could join utility Hall of Shame
Telephone giant Verizon could join Pepco in the regional Utilities Hall of Shame because of the failure of 911 service in Northern Virginia after the June 29 derecho.
Robert McCartney
Double-teamed by Pepco and D.C.
COLUMN | A woman went 25 days without power because of delays by Pepco, a D.C. agency and her contractor.
Courtland Milloy
D.C. driving: A centenarian’s advice
COLUMN | “My car is my freedom, my independence,” says Mary E. Cooper, 101.
Courtland Milloy
Pannell to make another run at office
Philip Pannell still believes an openly gay black male can get elected to office.
Courtland Milloy
Turn that frown around, D.C.
A Washington Post survey found widespread discontent in the District. Surely it was just a bad day.
Courtland Milloy
Forging the bond between dad and son
A father’s guidance and encouragement can help determine the course of his son’s life.
Courtland Milloy
Gray detractors revive Fenty’s memory
As District’s troubles deepen, the ‘myopic twits’ who supported ex-mayor Fenty come out to gloat — but over what?
Joe Davidson
House GOP targets congressional retirement benefits
It’s not unusual for House Republicans to call for limits on federal retirement benefits, but this time the targeted benefits are their own.
The Federal Eye
Ryan’s budget hits federal employees
The spending plan authored by Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, Mitt Romney’s pick as the Republican vice presidential candidate, has drawn strong opposition from federal employees.
Joe Davidson
Victory lap for the AFGE’s John Gage
AFGE President John Gage retires with a major victory: negotiating a contract for transportation security officers.
Joe Davidson
HR officials say GS system needs reform
New study reports on interviews with top federal personnel officials, who say the GS system needs reform and who question the veterans preference process.
Joe Davidson
Candidates seek to lead AFGE during tough times
AFGE will elect a new president at its Las Vegas convention next week to lead the largest federal employees union for three years.
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
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Going Out Gurus
Anthony Pilla says “ciao!” to Eastern Market’s Seventh Hill
The demonstrative pizzaiolo is joining up with the team behind Ghibellina, a new concept from the owners of Acqua Al 2.
Tom Sietsema
First Bite: Mayfair & Pine
The food critic’s favorite among the family-friendly offerings is a salad of Boston lettuce with candied apple rings and diced jicama.
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