Maryland’s first lady stars in
‘artistic’ fashion photo shoot

Katie O’Malley, a Baltimore City District Court judge, looks great. But how will this play in Iowa?

Motorcyclist killed near National Mall

The crash occurred on Constitution Avenue near where a vigil was held by the Rolling Thunder group.

D.C.-area adults involved in Boy Scouts react to end of ban on gay members

D.C.-area adults involved in Boy Scouts react to end of ban on gay members

Some welcome openly gay youths, while others say it may drive them and their sons away from scouting.

Wrecking lives over a bag of weed

Wrecking lives over a bag of weed

OPINION | Criminal marijuana charges keep too many D.C. residents from getting jobs.

Thousands fail English, biology and history finals in Montgomery

Thousands fail English, biology and history finals in Montgomery

Data show failure rates from 37 to 50 percent, though not as high as in math courses.

Police: Gaithersburg man killed a friend with a hatchet at his home

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.

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

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.

Recent Videos

Running from addiction

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

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

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

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.

Local Columns

John Kelly

John Kelly

What’s up with the cryptic numbered signs in Alexandria? And why are some mailboxes green?

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | District and Pepco reach innovative deal to reduce storm outages, but where’s Maryland?

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

More than 20 percent of those age 18 to 24 can’t find work. But business owners can help.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | E.W. Jackson’s extreme rhetoric endangers the Republican gubernatorial strategy.

Photo Galleries

D.C. woman to finally receive diploma

Amid desegregation battle in Virginia, she missed her senior year in the 1950s.

Flags for the fallen

Soldiers plant flags at Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Flexing their muscles

Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.

The battle to be Mr. D.C.

Pageant contestants compete to aid hospitals.

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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