Dr. Gridlock gets to the bottom of the prolonged escalator outages on the Red Line's Dupont Circle stop. || Story by Robert Thomson
BLOG: Get There
After suffering a second fire, art collector and civic activist, Peggy Cooper Cafritz speaks about losing her mansion and collection. || Story by Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger
BLOG: The Reliable Source
Opponents of "spiritual health care" say proposal would waste money, endanger lives and, in some cases, amount to government-funded prayer. || Story by William Wan
FULL COVERAGE: Health-Care Reform 2009
See Judith Leyster's baroque paintings at the National Gallery of Art before the exhibit closes on Nov. 29.
GUIDE: Holiday Guide 2009
Council chairman has a slight advantage over mayor going into 2010 election, according to nonpartisan group's survey.
By Nikita Stewart
Panelists weigh in on whether the wealthy are doing enough to help the poor.
Get up close and personal with famous faces, including Eva Mendes, Hilary Swank, Salma Hayek and other celebrities.
A funeral was held Friday for the 9-year-old shot in his Columbia Heights apartment.
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.
President Barack Obama says he will have a national science fair next year to honor young inventors with the same gusto that college and professional athletes celebrate their victories at the White House.
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.
When the remnants of Tropical storm Ida was bombarding the region, one adventurous cat found herself stranded about 60 feet up a tree in Potomac for a week. The Washington Post's Dan Morse followed the ordeal of the Kalin family as they desperately tried to save their pet cat, Rosalina.
Alex Ovechkin talks about his likely return to the Capitals' lineup against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Police have arrested 26-year-old Josue Pena in the shooting death of 9-year-old Oscar Fuentes in his family's Columbia Heights apartment and authorities described him as an associate of the MS-13 street gang who was trying to rob people in the neighborhood. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty spoke Tuesday morning about the details from the scene of Oscar's apartment building.
Family, friends, neighbors and city officials gather Monday night in honor of Oscar Fuentes, the 9-year-old boy killed by a bullet shot through the door of his apartment on the 1400 block of Columbia Road NW.
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.
John Townsend, manager of Public and Government Affairs at AAA Mid-Atlantic, offers tips and advice for your holiday travel.
The Wizards are showing signs of strife as Brendan Haywood and Gilbert Arenas hint at dissension in the locker room.
Capitals: Seeing what's in reserve
Maryland: Milbourne is a cut above
Preps: High School Weekend
All-Met Watch: Offense | Defense | Varsity Debate
Features: D.C. Sports Bog | World Wide Wilbon
Colleges: Maryland | Virginia | Virginia Tech | Navy
“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."
-factsmatter1 -- Praying for healing, lobbying for a provision
Owner's football experience shaped bookkeeping company.
Lauren Ruffin's 150-pound dog died. Now what?
A critical look at the District's teacher evaluation system.
A job that should be reserved for the mayor, the D.C. Council and the schools chancellor.
Mayor Fenty and the D.C. Council have taken a heroic stand on behalf of gay people everywhere.
Montgomery's legislation on disclosure to women is flawed.
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