Va. GOP candidates campaign together

Va. GOP candidates campaign together

Ken Cuccinelli, E.W. Jackson, and Mark Obenshain start off with a three-day “flyover” tour of the state.

Unspeaking witness to a terrible crime

Unspeaking witness to a terrible crime

A woman with cerebral palsy was in the room where her mother and her boyfriend were killed in Laurel.

Two FBI agents killed in training accident in the Virginia Beach area

Two FBI agents killed in training accident in the Virginia Beach area

The men killed were part of the Quantico-based Hostage Rescue Team, and gunfire was not involved.

After hurdles, Whole Foods plan likely to move forward in Prince George’s

After hurdles, Whole Foods plan likely to move forward in Prince George’s

Planning board expected to review key elements of the Cafritz family Riverdale Park project on Thursday.

‘See? He’s ready to learn!’

‘See? He’s ready to learn!’

Home visit programs start teaching children soon after birth to bridge economic achievement gap.

Kerry Washington returns to alma mater as GWU commencement speaker

Kerry Washington returns to alma mater as GWU commencement speaker

“Scandal” actress and 1998 alumna challenges 2013 graduates to “write the story that you were meant to tell.”

PostLocal's Va.-Md.-D.C. bloggers

Frank Wolf joins opposition to North-South highway through Loudoun, Prince William

The congressman challenges the notion that building the road would increase cargo traffic to and from Dulles Airport.

Hello again: A new home for Rosenwald, Md. content

A blog evolves. We've been rethinking blogs here at the Post. Take a look and tell us what you think.

Uber wars may reignite over new rules

Conflict again threatens to erupt over regulations being considered by the D.C. Taxicab Commission.

Recent Videos

Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose

Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose

First lady Michelle Obama talked about the inspiration behind "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book signing at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
Remembering Chuck Brown, creator of go-go music

Remembering Chuck Brown, creator of go-go music

The Washington Post’s Chris Richards remembers Chuck Brown. Richards highlights the 75-year-old musician’s devotion to D.C., early years in prison where he is said to have learned music, and how Brown created the go-go sound.
Body of missing grandmother found near D.C. airport

Body of missing grandmother found near D.C. airport

Authorities say searchers have found the body of 83-year-old Victoria Kong, who went missing after arriving at a Washington airport from Barbados.
Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose

Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose

First lady Michelle Obama talked about the inspiration behind "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book signing at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
Grandmother missing after arrival at D.C. airport

Grandmother missing after arrival at D.C. airport

The search is on around Washington, D.C. for an 83-year-old grandmother who wandered away from Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Holtby, Caps deny Rangers

Holtby, Caps deny Rangers

VIDEO | The Capitals discuss their 3-1 win over the Rangers in the playoff opener.
Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel mark Holocaust Museum’s 20 years

Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel mark Holocaust Museum’s 20 years

"The historic suffering and slaughter of the holocaust reflects a human disease that takes different forms--the idea that our differences are more important than our common humanity," said former President Bill Clinton, marking the U.S. Holocaust Museum's twentieth anniversary.
McMillian commits to Virginia Tech

McMillian commits to Virginia Tech

Hylton junior uarterback, Travon McMillian, committed to Virginia Tech.
A sprawling Range

A sprawling Range

Rustic pizzas, raspberry thyme bon-bons, and local brews whirl around Bryan Voltaggio’s bustling 295-seat restaurant in Friendship Heights.
D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day

D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day

Washington Wizards and Capitals players say happy Valentine’s Day, each in their native language. Athletes include Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Kundratek, Jan Vesely, Michal Neuvirth, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson and Karl Alzner.
A pillow fight on the National Mall

A pillow fight on the National Mall

A pillow fight broke out on the National Mall as part of Pillow Fight Day, an effort by the Urban Playground Movement to energize public spaces.
Zero Peep Thirty

Zero Peep Thirty

An iconic moment in history, recreated for the film “Zero Dark Thirty,” is now recreated in Peeps.
Behind the scenes: Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial

Behind the scenes: Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial

The Washington Post takes you behind the scenes to the making of Redskins’ Running Back Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial. ¶
The Winner: Twinkie: Rest in Peeps

The Winner: Twinkie: Rest in Peeps

After Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy last year, people across the country mourned the loss of their beloved Twinkie, and the Peeps were no different.
Despeepable Congress

Despeepable Congress

This Peeps diorama took the partisan bickering in Congress and the State of the Union and turned it into “Despeepable Congress.”
Shelley and Bill: A love story

Shelley and Bill: A love story

On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.

Local Columns

John Kelly

John Kelly

Seventeen years trapped in a loveless marriage: The story of Walter and Lois, cicadas.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | Va. voters must learn whether the GOP firebrand would moderate his agenda as governor.

Robert Thomson

Robert Thomson

She suggests better announcements, bigger signs and better-trained staff.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

COLUMN | 16-year-olds can now vote in Takoma Park, and there’s one thing they seem to agree on.

Photo Galleries

At-home visits may be the new pre-preschool

In an effort to close the achievement gap, new programs get to kids early

First lady Michelle Obama at Bowie State

In her commencement speech, Obama encourages graduates to live up to the legacy of their university’s founders.

Life with and without D.C.’s child care subsidy

The process of getting and keeping a child-care subsidy can be so brutally difficult that it often hinders rather than helps.

Getting their sea legs in Annapolis

First-year midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy undergo sea trials.

‘Crime and Punishment’ for juvenile offenders

At Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center, inmates say a Russian literature class has had a profound effect on them.

Pomp in purple

Howard University holds its 145th commencement ceremony, with former president Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.

Blue Mass ceremony honors first responders

Cardinal Donald Wuerl led the Blue Mass ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, kicking off National Police Week.

Woman who disappeared from airport found dead

Her family said the 83-year-old had memory loss and was sometimes confused.

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