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Washingtonian Green Awards 2012

We honor people who help our environment by preserving historic green spaces, increasing our access to eco-friendly food and drink, and educating us about the natural world.

POTUS has eaten his fair share of Washington-area hamburgers, hasn’t he? Let’s have a look back.
Every morning, we'll let you know where to find lunch on wheels.
Repurposed wood, small-batch spirits, and plenty of pig: Meet the newest member of Washington’s ever-growing cadre of barn bistros.
Rain or shine, this $7 Wednesday special lasts all summer long.
The two former presidents and the Speaker of the House appeared at a dinner yesterday to raise funds for the Flight 93 memorial.
In an article in the “Wall Street Journal,” lawyer A.B. Culvahouse gives a slightly different account than what he gave to “The Washingtonian” last year.
On Tuesday, for the first time reporters were able to watch a tape from police interrogation of Huguely the night of Yeardley Love’s death.
“Yours in Truth,” by Jeff Himmelman, has made waves in the author’s personal and professional lives.
Ray Parker Jr. performed “Ghostbusters” and Berlin’s Terri Nunn sang “Take My Breath Away” in an all-star event Tuesday at the Library of Congress.
WSC Avant Bard reinvents a Greek tragedy--with mixed results.
The Dupont Circle museum offered a Nikon 1 camera to the winner of its art-themed photography contest.
The Kennedy Center’s prestigious award for comedy will be presented to the daytime TV star October 22.

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The Dupont Circle museum offered a Nikon 1 camera to the winner of its art-themed photography contest.
The Kennedy Center’s prestigious award for comedy will be presented to the daytime TV star October 22.
Her clean, minimalist look is the perfect antidote to spring’s explosion of colors and prints.
Brighten up basic clothes with one of these handmade stunners.
Yes, students designed and sewed these killer ensembles themselves.
The exercise program that has people running, jumping, and lifting with such intensity is taking over the fitness world. But what is it that has everyone coming back for more?
Dermatologist Dr. Tina Alster says facials are great for relaxation, but can sometimes do more harm than good.
Parts one and two of the documentary about American obesity aired last night, and two more episodes follow this evening.
Plus: ZooFari, grilling school, and a music-and-food fiesta.
View Comments May 14, 2012 By Anna Spiegel
A good bánh mì isn’t hard to find at this Old Town sandwich shop.
View Comments May 14, 2012 By Todd Kliman
Order your beef patty topped with pulled duck, cheddar, and bacon at this new 14th Street bar and eatery.
An I.T. pioneer talks about why change is hard, technology is difficult to adapt, and big government projects so often fail.
View Comments May 03, 2012 By Rob Pegoraro
A peek inside the National Archives.
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.
View Comments April 10, 2012 By Ariel Sabar
Local lifestyle blogger Meg of Mimi + Meg brings her “Art Inspired” column to Open House.
View Comments May 15, 2012 By Meg Biram
And other fun facts we learned from the design duo of Todd Davis and Rob Brown at Tuesday’s Corcoran lecture.
The local designer shares the elements he uses to achieve looks that reflect his clients’ tastes, rather than his own.