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Who We Are: A Million Immigrants Have Changed the Face of Washington

More than a million immigrants have come here in the past 30 years, and a million more are expected. They are transforming the region, pushing it far beyond its roots as a city defined by whites and blacks. This package covers religion, ethnic cuisine, celebration, and the next generation.

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2006 Who We Are: The New Immigrants

Washington has become a top gateway for newcomers, and immigrants here are more diverse than in any other American city. more

2006 Who We Are: Where D.C. Immigrants Are From

America’s first waves of immigrants came from Europe. The newest arrivals are from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. more

2006 Who We Are: Where Immigrants Are Living

Nine of ten immigrants live in the suburbs, some in their own ethnic enclaves but many others in racially mixed neighborhoods. Many find homes inside the Beltway, but thousands have headed for the exurbs. more

2006 Who We Are: The Next Generation

Schools were the first to see the waves of immigration reaching Washington 30 years ago. For a technicolor forecast of what the area will look like in another 30 years, walk around the schools. more

2006 Who We Are: Making it Big in the Business

Whether nannies or CEOs, many immigrants arrived here expecting Washington to be the land of opportunity. Some are making it big. more

2006 Who We Are: Bringing Their Religion to DC

To keep faith and make friends in a strange new world, immigrants build striking houses of worship that make Washington a showcase of world religions. more

Free John Hinckley

Thirty years ago, he shot President Ronald Reagan to show his love for Jodie Foster. A jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity, and ever since he has lived at DC’s St. Elizabeths Hospital. Now doctors say he’s healed and the law says it’s time to let him go. more

Our Valentine's Day Guide

Spending Valentine's Day with that special someone? Flying solo? Either way, here's our guide to make sure it's your best one yet. more

Killer App

Have a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks at Palantir Technologies figured out how to stop terrorists? more

Ask Harry and Louise: Does “My House, My Rules” Apply to Adults?

Our husband-and-wife advice team counsel a man wondering if it’s reasonable to expect his grown son to abide by the house rules. more

Sex—and Other Secrets

Iris Krasnow, the author of bestselling books on relationships, talks about what makes love last. more

A Conversation With Ivanka Trump About Winning the Old Post Office Bid

The Trump Organization says it’s committed to making the historic property the “finest hotel in the country, if not the world.” more

What to Do This Weekend: February 9 to 12

Woo at the Zoo, the opening of “Genesis Robot” at Synetic Theater, and the Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival. more

DC Government Will Step In to Prevent Muth Starvation

The Office of the Attorney General may seek a court order to prevent Albrecht Muth from starving himself to death while incarcerated. more