(Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post)
Documents unsealed after Jack Johnson’s guilty plea shed new light on an ongoing corruption case in Prince George’s County.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passes a budget that rolls back health and retirement benefits.
Environmentalists are disappointed that Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley plans to put incineration of garbage on par with solar and wind power as a source of renewable energy.
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Six D.C. government employees receive accolades for their distinguished service and their commitment to the job.
U.S. Foreign Service officers can have a difficult job weighing work and family while serving overseas.
What happened when members of the Cosmos Club chess team sat across the board from Cuban players in Havana? Check and mate.
When my father died, my wife told her family — and they had no response, not even a simple “I’m sorry for your loss.”
Video: Stone carver works on new MLK Jr. memorial
Stone carver Nick Benson is carving the inscriptions into the stone of the new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial under construction near the Tidal Basin.
The Washington Post's Tom Boswell joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the state of the Nationals and preview the upcoming U.S. Open at Congressional.
Isabel Chang, Centreville High School
Isabel Chang, soccer midfielder at Centreville High School, talks about her passion for the game and her future plans at Division 1 school, James Madison University.
Lacrosse Spotlight: Katie Ruben
Katie Ruben is a senior at Winston Churchill High School who has helped lead her team to two consecutive undefeated seasons.
Ryan McMahon, a lacrosse player at Bullis, talks about his high school career and future at Ohio Wesleyan.
Connor Reed is a two-sport star at Gonzaga, but he has already chosen to play lacrosse for Johns Hopkins.
Renowned coaching family comes together for Sunday dinner
The Nemerow parents Larry and Lynn, and their children, Rebecca, Nate, Daniel and Jonah talk about being in a family of educators and coaches and how it continues to bring them together.
Local MMA fighter shows off signature move
Professional mixed martial artist Zach Davis explains one of his most effective moves.
High school soccer stars sound off on tough choices
Some of the area's most talented soccer players talk about the choices they make between playing for their club, academy or high school teams.
The Wanda Alston House in Northeast is a transitional housing space for homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth between ages 16 and 24. Residents can live in the house, which is run by the nonprofit Transgender Health Empowerment, for up to 18 months while they attend school and get jobs. Sarah Feliciano, who has lived in the Wanda Alston House since March, is a transgender female who became homeless after her mother rejected her decision to live as a woman.
Devin, a transgender male living at the Wanda Alston House in northeast Washington D.C., reads a poem he wrote. The Wanda Alston House is a place where homeless or near homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth can live for up to 18 months.
Getting your picks for Preakness
VIDEO | As spectators with fancy hats and Black-Eyed Susans fill the stands, columnist Andrew Beyer makes his pick for the main event.
Ben Chworowsky, 21, of Waukesha, Wis., participates in the one-week "Advanced Training Course" at the Extreme Seal Experience in Chesapeake, Va. Chworowsky wants to prove to himself that he is strong enough to become a Navy Seal. He intends on enlisting in the Navy as soon as he can.
Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah is among a group of passionate, hard-charging conservatives who have been inspired by the aggressive tactics of GOP leaders Eric Cantor, Kevin McCarthy and Paul Ryan. The trio is known collectively as the Young Guns.
Bird's eye preview of the Andrews Air Force Base Airshow
Lieutenant Colonel John Klatt has loved planes all of his life, flying planes for the Air National Guard out of college and earning his wings from the Air Force in Texas. Now, he flies aerobatic planes as well as C-130s and F-16s.
LinkedIn's stock up 90 percent in market debut
LinkedIn's stock nearly doubled in its market debut Thursday because of huge investor demand for the first major U.S. social networking company to go public. (May 19)
Youth soccer a 'learning experience' for Redskins' Armstrong
In most off-seasons, Washington Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong would spend his time working out. But, because of the NFL lockout, Armstrong found himself with some extra time on his hands and volunteers as a youth soccer coach. (Alexandra Garcia / The Washington Post)
Animal Kingdom a 2-1 favorite for Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom has been made the early 2-1 favorite for the Preakness Stakes. Trained by Graham Motion and ridden by John Velazquez, Animal Kingdom drew the No. 11 post for Saturday's race. (May 18)
Behind the scenes at the White House after bin Laden killed
In this clip from WhiteHouse.gov, President Obama is seen congratulating CIA Director Leon Panetta immediately after the death of Osama bin Laden. Vice President Biden is also seen on the phone in what the White House says is a call to either President Bush or President Clinton.
Keeping tradition alive with new technology
At St. Mary Armenian Church in Northwest D.C., a handful of young women try to help the older generation give their fundraising efforts a modern boost using Twitter, Facebook and a credit card machine.
One rider on why Metro should keep the E6 bus route
Joan Williams-Thomas is a long-time rider of the E6 Metro bus route. She says that the elimination of the route will prevent her and her neighbors from running errands, picking up prescriptions and taking their children to school.
Preakness infield party vs. race
VIDEO| What is more exciting - the actual horse race or the Kegasus-inspired infield party?
Post Sports Live: Wizards hope history repeats itself at NBA Draft lottery
The Post Sports Live crew previews the NBA Draft lottery and reminisces back to that memorable night a year ago when Ted Leonsis, Irene Pollin and the Wizards had luck on their side in earning the top pick in the draft.
The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Tracee Hamilton and Dan Steinberg join host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss and debate the NBA playoffs, the draft lottery, the Nationals' recent success and the possibility of John Beck as the Redskins' starting quarterback.
Post's Svrluga and Feinstein on The Players Championship
The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga and John Feinstein talk about K.J. Choi's win at The Players Championship and whether the tournament should be the 5th Major.
Teams from Francis C. Hammond (including Angus "Gus" King, the future governor of Maine), Montgomery Blair and Anacostia high schools compete during the inaugural season of "It's Academic."
Colombia’s ambassador of the seas made its first stop on a five-month tour in which it will visit 10 countries.
Inside a bustling operating room, a small army of volunteers vaccinates and sterilizes cats from across the D.C. area.
Queen Anne School will close after years of money concerns and dwindling enrollment.
As the District takes significant steps to advance the rights of LGBT residents, the youths who pass through the Wanda Alston House tell of the vulnerability the community still faces.
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