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The Moment My 12-Year-Old Son Realized Growing Up is the Worst. Illustration by Andrew Archer.
Parenting

The Moment My 12-Year-Old Son Realized Growing Up is the Worst

Father's Day in DC, First Person
June 16, 2016
Alen Salerian Declared Unfit to Stand Trial
News & Politics

Alen Salerian Declared Unfit to Stand Trial

The Bethesda psychiatrist accused of supplying pills to addicts and dealers in southwest Virginia may be committed.
Capital Comment, Local News
April 8, 2014
The Spectacular Unraveling of Washington’s Favorite Shrink
News & Politics

The Spectacular Unraveling of Washington’s Favorite Shrink

Heiresses, politicians, and the FBI used to have Alen Salerian on speed dial. Not anymore.
People
January 28, 2014
A Long Way Home
News & Politics

A Long Way Home

Meguiel Merritt has had more than his share of stumbles, but he’s held the same steady job for nearly 30 years. He wants desperately to reclaim a life in his hometown, but the city isn’t giving out second chances the way it used to. Is there a place for him in the “new” DC?
People
September 9, 2013
A King With No Country
News & Politics

A King With No Country

He ruled Rwanda for just nine months before fleeing a revolt and has spent the last half century in exile, powerless to stop the violence that ripped through his country. Now 76 and living on public assistance in Virginia, Kigeli V Ndahindurwa longs to return to the throne—but only if his people want him back.
People
March 27, 2013
Vatican Official Allegedly Spits in Face of Protestor John Wojnowski
News & Politics

Vatican Official Allegedly Spits in Face of Protestor John Wojnowski

Escalating tensions between an embassy official and long-time protestor lead to a police inquiry.
Capital Comment, Local News
December 19, 2012
Giving the National Mall Some Curb Appeal
News & Politics

Giving the National Mall Some Curb Appeal

Landscape architect Teresa Durkin is determined to make “America’s Front Yard” a showpiece for the country.
I.Q., People
July 30, 2012
The Passion of John Wojnowski
News & Politics

The Passion of John Wojnowski

Haunted by his past, he has stood outside the Vatican embassy nearly every day for 14 years. His lonely vigil has made him a hero to victims of sexual abuse. But will he ever find peace?
People
June 25, 2012
Taking It to the Street
News & Politics

Taking It to the Street

After a decade of setbacks and near misses, DC Vote’s Ilir Zherka says it’s time for a more aggressive fight to give District residents full representation in Congress. It’s a fight he thinks he can win.
Media & Politics, People
April 10, 2012
Joe Englert: The Life of the Party
News & Politics

Joe Englert: The Life of the Party

Over the past 20 years, Englert has reshaped Washington nightlife with his quirky bars. After his all-in bet on H Street, the question now is whether DC has finally changed him, too.
People
March 1, 2012
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