The Post weighs in on the year's highlights
The top news events
Chilean miners, the Gulf oil spill, the health care bill and other news events that defined the year.
The biggest local stories
In 2010, we suffered Snowmageddon and said farewell to Michelle Rhee. Take a look back at the events and people that shaped the Washington region.
The political highlights
From the election to the summer rallies to "Dancing with the Stars," 2010 held its fair share of surprises.
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Most-viewed opinions
The most talked about and debated Post opinions of 2010 -- along with some of what was said about them.
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Sports highs and lows
From finga gunz to the Redskins' quarterback mess, 2010 was unforgettable, on and off the field.
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Notable deaths of 2010
A look back at those who made an impact in politics, entertainment and our lives.
The List: What's out, what's in
Washington Post Style writers tell us what 2010 was and what 2011 will be.
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Best and worst of Date Lab
This year 102 local singles took a chance on our matchmaking skills and braved 51 blind dates. Here are some memorable ones.
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The top 25 songs of 2010
Hip-hop. Brooklyn indie rock. "Glee." It was a great year for pretty much everything.
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25 notable locals pick cultural highlights
We asked 25 notable Washingtonians to winnow down the best-of pickings for us. Here are their top picks.
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- Post picks: Dance | Art | Fashion | Theater
- Quiz: The year in arts
The best books
Ten fiction and nonfiction works that resonated with Washington Post reviewers.
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The best - and worst - TV shows
Your enjoyment of the year in TV depended entirely on how much you love Betty White. But it wasn't all octogenarian, all the time.
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The best movies
In a year that included such stand-outs as "Rabbit Hole," "True Grit," "The King's Speech," "Black Swan," "Get Low," "The Fighter" and "Toy Story 3," it was difficult choosing what to leave off.
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Year-end quizzes
How well have you been paying attention? Test yourself, if you dare.
Local news
A second storm, a conviction in the Chandra Levy case and a big departure in D.C. politics.
Sports
A downhill skier who ruled, a buzzer-beater that wasn't and a devastating missed call.


























