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John Kelly

John Kelly

Facelift for Gallery’s East Building

The East Building of the National Gallery of Art is shrouded in scaffolds. What’s going on?

John Kelly

John Kelly

As White Flint mall passes, keen memories remain

White Flint mall is closing. Step on up for bargains — and memories.

John Kelly

John Kelly

On being George

Meet Dean Malissa, the man who brings the first president to life at Mount Vernon.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Fond memories of deliciousness

Delivered right to their doors, Answer Man milks his readers’ memories of ... milk.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Will Trump mute Old Post Office bells?

Even the ringers aren’t sure what will happen as The Donald turns the landmark into a hotel.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Taking a gamble

The slimy saga of a D.C. lottery contract.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Investigate Jim Graham

Unfinished business in the D.C. lottery case.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Hands in the honey pot

D.C. leaders have forfeited moral authority.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

Playing games

Amorality engulfs D.C. government.

Colbert I. King

Colbert I. King

The unfunny ‘candidate’

Stephen Colbert’s run for the GOP nomination.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

OPINION | Lin challenges stereotypes

When a sports Web site ran a racially offensive headline about Jeremy Lin, it served as a reminder that the Knicks point guard’s star power could serve to change some attitudes.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

OPINION | Time running out for Laich, Caps

The Washington Capitals’ game at Florida on Friday night is the most needed regular season game for the team in almost four years, just as this road trip is as pivotal as any since 2008.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Opinion | Edsall needs to stop the losses

For Maryland football coach Randy Edsall to be a success, he needs a key recruit to make up for the 24 players the program has lost recently. That recruit isn’t highly touted Stefon Diggs, it’s Mike Locksley.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Opinion | For Lin, anything seems possible

In three short games, Jeremy Lin has reinvigorated the Knicks — and overcome ethnic stereotypes.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Manning, Coughlin do it again

They do not get the accolades of Bill Belichick, Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, but they have won two Super Bowls together in remarkable fashion.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Study: Nicotine substitutes ineffective

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Nutrition and fitness resolutions for 2012

It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to make 2012 your most healthful year yet.

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Jennifer LaRue Huget

Me Minus 10, revisited

Our nutrition columnist reflects on her weight loss, one year later.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Pinned to Pinterest

What is Pinterest? It’s the hottest new social networking tool. And it’s digital crack for women.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

For gay legislators, moment of truth looms on Md. same-sex marriage

COLUMN | Delegates are making calls, negotiating and praying with those torn on the issue.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

A sad theme of substance abuse

Whitney Houston’s relationships w

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Donald Trump will fit right in on Pennsylvania Avenue

There was a collective gasp when Donald Trump was picked to transform a federal landmark building into a luxury hotel. But Washington is really pretty Atlantic City on the inside.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

When it comes to tardiness, shouldn’t the punishment fit the crime?

Parents in court on criminal charges because of tardy slips? Absurd.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Upscale casino might help Pr. George’s

COLUMN | Ignore concerns a National Harbor casino will hurt the county’s image. It could enhance it.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Obama’s cut in Metro funds is ominous

COLUMN | President Obama’s plan to cut federal funds for Metro is a step in the wrong direction.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Fairfax road taxes face obstacles

Local Republicans are exceptions to the anti-tax rule when it comes to roads. Can they convince others?

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

DCPS test erasures need full probe

COLUMN | No details have been provided, little has emerged, and it’s appalling that the city hasn’t gotten to the bottom of this.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

O’Malley and political courage

Give Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley credit: He’s a rare liberal who’s not ashamed to ask openly for higher taxes to pay for government services that voters expect.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Could a gun protect your iPhone?

Tech firms could disable stolen gadget, but some think disabling robbers is better.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

How slavery survived the Civil War

A new film points to an economic system that was rigged to benefit one group and undercut another.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

‘Red Tails’ a disservice to Tuskegee Airmen

“Red Tails” could not have been “inspired by” the airmen; it is little more than a black comedy about guys who clown and connive their way through World War II, supposedly as fighter pilots.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

For Rubenstein, education, loving parents were catalysts for success

COLUMN | The billionaire philanthropist, who has given millions for the Washington Monument and National Zoo, calls himself lucky. But home, hard work and study bore fruits of their own.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Occupy D.C.’s plan: To stay in your face

Protesters say they want to create a community where love is valued more than money.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

House GOP targets congressional retirement benefits

It’s not unusual for House Republicans to call for limits on federal retirement benefits, but this time the targeted benefits are their own.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Federal worker prevails in discrimination case against Social Security

During this extended period of cloudy federal employee horizons comes a wee bit of sunshine, the story of a worker who took on Uncle Sam and beat him. But it took her more than a decade to do it.

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

Nothing merry about pension proposal

COLUMN | The higher payments required of workers hired after this year are just the latest foray into federal workers’ pockets.

The Federal Eye

Joe Davidson

Targeting only federal workers is unfair, Steny Hoyer says

The Republican majority in the House views the federal workforce as “almost a sole payer for things they want to do,” according to Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.).

Joe Davidson

Joe Davidson

House panel hearing attracts little interest

FEDERAL DIARY | The most interesting thing about the government reorganization hearing was the title: “Why Reshuffling Government Agencies Won’t Solve the Federal Government's Obesity Problem.”

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

A new American restaurant within reach

You might walk into Drew Trautmann’s District Kitchen thinking you’ve already eaten everything it serves, but you’re likely to leave the restaurant pleased to be proved wrong.

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene

Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Ask Tom -- CANCELLED

Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene

Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema

Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene

Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene

Going Out Gurus

Tom Sietsema

Michel Richard gambling on Atlantic City

The celebrity chef is partnering with the new Revel resort to open three dining spaces there.