Police: Gaithersburg man killed a friend with a hatchet at his home
The suspect is son of a former aide to President George W. Bush, and friends and neighbors are shocked.
U-Md.: Curl sex abuse was reported
The university demanded Curl’s resignation, but prosecutors do not remember being told about it.
Man who died in garage collapse had a long career working construction
The 57-year-old killed by concrete in a Montgomery mall’s garage had four children and loved his job.
Md. finds ‘no deficiencies’ in care of woman who died after abortion
Survey of abortion facilities finds Germantown clinic, 11 others had lapses, but none life-threatening.
Fairfax BOE approves $2.5B budget
Fund increases go toward teacher raises, foreign language classes and mental health professionals.
Nats open home stand with victory
Nationals defense helps Jordan Zimmermann become National League’s first eight-game winner.
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Explosion of beer breweries continues in Northern Virginia
Five microbreweries are set to open in the next few months, in addition to the three breweries and ten brew pubs already out there.
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.
D.C. shows Sun Belt-like population growth
Among the nation's 25 largest cities, only Austin and Charlotte grew faster than the District did between 2010 and 2012.
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Running from addiction
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours
Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.
A go-go blowout sends Chuck Brown home
Thousands attended Chuck Brown’s funeral. But if anyone wanted to shed a tear for Chuck they needed to squeeze it in between dance sessions — the funeral was a party.
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
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
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
The search is on around Washington, D.C. for an 83-year-old grandmother who wandered away from Ronald Reagan National Airport.
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
"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
Hylton junior uarterback, Travon McMillian, committed to Virginia Tech.
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
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 broke out on the National Mall as part of Pillow Fight Day, an effort by the Urban Playground Movement to energize public spaces.
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
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
After Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy last year, people across the country mourned the loss of their beloved Twinkie, and the Peeps were no different.More from Md., Va. and D.C.
Local Columns
Readers weigh in on what songs should be included in a mythical set list of songs by D.C. bands.
More than 20 percent of those age 18 to 24 can’t find work. But business owners can help.
COLUMN | E.W. Jackson’s extreme rhetoric endangers the Republican gubernatorial strategy.
COLUMN | President, first lady’s mandate for black grads is far more demanding than that for whites.
Photo Galleries
D.C. woman to finally receive diploma
Amid desegregation battle in Virginia, she missed her senior year in the 1950s.
Flexing their muscles
Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.
Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games
Athletes competed Tuesday in a variety of contests, from wheelchair races to shot put.
The Herndon Climb
The Herndon Monument climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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.
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