Pedestrians struck near Union Station; two critical
Police say at least three pedestrians were struck after a SUV sped through an intersection.
The sweetest graduation
In this end-of-school season where one graduation ceremony blurs into the next, Caleb Davy, 11, made one sweeter than all the rest.
Tiger Woods to skip AT&T National tournament due to elbow injury
Woods says he has a left elbow strain and will skip the event he hosts to rest up for the British Open.
Baltimore pit beef: Weird and wonderful
Our Smoke Signals columnist says the sandwich isn’t barbecue, but that doesn’t mean it’s not special.
Danny Espinosa embracing return to minors, rediscovering old swing
After less than a week with the Nats' triple-A affiliate, the second baseman is coming around to the decision to send him back to the minors.
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SmarTrip: Through the years
Metro has had several versions of the SmarTrip card over the years. Here are several of them.
Daily Gripe: You vent, we’ll answer
Do you have an issue with the Beltway or other local roads that your government should fix?
PostLocal's Va.-Md.-D.C. bloggers
Prince William logo controversy boils over, supervisor files a FOIA request for answers
Seeking answers to how many logos were devised and how much was spent, Peter Candland is stopped by one supervisor, files a citizen's FOIA, then reaches a compromise.
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.
Food trucks are here to stay
The D.C. Council voted unanimously to complete the approval process for regulations setting out where and how food trucks may operate.
Recent Videos
The year in prep highlights
Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
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.
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
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.
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.
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.
This Peeps diorama took the partisan bickering in Congress and the State of the Union and turned it into “Despeepable Congress.”
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Local Columns
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Photo Galleries
Frederick Douglass statue
The figure of the famed abolitionist and District advocate finds its place inside the halls of Congress.
Homeless students take joy in graduation
Two Fairfax County teens have overcome harrowing pasts to earn their high school diplomas.
Jubilarian Mass
Each year, hundreds of couples renew their wedding commitments at the Jubilarian Mass in the District.
Father’s Day picnic in NE
“It’s off-the-chain fun” at this decades-old celebration in Northeast D.C., which draws hundreds.
72nd Annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby
Children gathered near the Capitol to compete in the races.
Bruising storm system races through D.C. area
The severe thunderstorm watch was canceled for the area Thursday morning, but intense storms hit in the afternoon.
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