Abe Pollin, owner of the Wizards, died Tuesday of a rare neurological disease at age 85. After arriving in Washington nearly 75 years ago, Pollin rose to the top of the worlds of business, philanthropy and professional sports, changing the face of downtown.
The Pennsylvania Ballet brings George Balanchine's "Nutcracker" -- one of the finest of all -- to the Kennedy Center.
Extra lights at Judiciary Square are in response to grumbling about dimly lit stations.
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Get up close and personal with famous faces, including Lady Gaga, Hulk Hogan, Jay-Z, Claire Danes and other celebrities.
A funeral was held Friday for the 9-year-old shot in his Columbia Heights apartment.
Tempers grew short at D.C. Council member Marion Barry's Thanksgiving turkey giveaway after there were more people than turkeys.
Washington, D.C., locals react to the death of Abe Pollin, 85, and remember the ways he transformed the city in the areas of sports, business, and philanthropy.
The team's coach speaks about the passing of Wizards' owner Abe Pollin and the meeting between the two that would lead to Saunders being named head coach.
The Washington Post's B.J. Koubaroulis examines a controversial play from early this season while previewing the playoff matchup between Lake Braddock and W.T. Woodson.
The Washington Post's Les Carpenter examines a touch football league in Bethesda that has been bringing friends together for over 40 years.
Part 1: Pam Butler of Washington, D.C., was last seen on Feb. 12, 2009. Her mother, Thelma Butler, and brother, Derrick Butler, speak to The Washington Post's Anna Uhls about Pam and how they no longer believe she is alive. Pam Butler's ex-boyfriend, Jose Rodriguez-Cruz, who police are treating as a suspect, maintained his innocence in an interview with the Washington Post, which can be found at washingtonpost.com. He declined to appear on camera.
Good Counsel breaks DeMatha's stronghold on the WCAC championship by defeating the Stags, 14-7, in the title game Saturday at Navy Marine-Corps Stadium.
Former Maryland star and current San Francisco 49er tight end Vernon Davis stepped on the ice to give the olympic sport of curling a try. Curling is played by more than a million Canadians and is expected to be a major draw at the upcoming Vancouver Games.
Linganore remains perfect after knocking off Quince Orchard 19-0 in the Maryland 3A west region final.
Cyrus Britt's touchdown with under a minute left secured Sherwood's 11-7 win over Paint Branch in the Maryland 4A west region championship game.
Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl talks about the implications of Washington, D.C.'s same sex marriage bill at a press conference with other religious leaders who signed the "Manhattan Declaration." The declaration is a pledge to protect religious freedoms and reaffirms the opposition of more than 150 Christian leaders to abortion and gay marriage.
One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned in Dinwiddie County, Va., but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board.
A Va. teen was diagnosed with a rare disease, Guillian Barre Syndrome, shortly after receiving the H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.
Federal Aviation Administration officials say a failed computer system that affected flights across the country Thursday morning is working again, but they cautioned travelers to expect residual delays. Reagan National Airport seemed mostly quiet, although departure boards showed several delays and travelers showed some annoyance.
The Washington Post's Robert McCartney discusses Prince George's County Sheriff Michael Jackson, and his decision to run for county executive.
Public enemy, led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, came to town Wednesday in an effort to raise money for youth homelessness and specifically the Sasha Bruce House, which provides shelter and life counseling, before performing a concert at Lisner Auditorium.
Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart gave some tough love to the final three contestants after the video challenge. Who should advance to the finals? Cast your vote at www.washingtonpost.com/pundit.
Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart tested the final three contestants to see how they'd do on television. Who should advance to the finals? Cast your vote at www.washingtonpost.com/pundit.
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin talks to The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir about three of his most spectacular goals, starting with "The Goal" against Phoenix in 2006. File footage courtesy of the NHL.
Sarah and Will Armstrong are like many middle-class families. They are educated, have three kids and nice house in the suburbs. But at the end of next month, their health insurance will run out.
Former Post Sports editor George Solomon discussed the life and legacy of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.
Maryland uses its size advantage to defeat Chaminade, 79-51, and advance to play Cincinnati on Tuesday night at the Maui Invitational.
Men's basketball: Virginia Tech gets by Campbell, 71-60
Redskins: Three placed on IR; Portis ruled out
Capitals: Stumble, fall in overtime to Senators
Wizards: Drama continues off the court
Feinstein: Football fans lack a sense of place
Prep football: Maradei resigns at Northwest
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“I know a lot of physicians who pray for their patients (while providing excellent health care). It is ridiculous to think one should for bill for it. This is lunacy."
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Each time, Mom ate food I cooked and said, "That was different."
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Why the Redskins should have beaten the Dallas Cowboys.
A moment that every responsible adult who has a sick, elderly parent must be prepared to face.
Mayor Fenty and the D.C. Council have taken a heroic stand on behalf of gay people everywhere.
A silly feud between Mr. Fenty and the D.C. Council is making public service look like a fool's errand.
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