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Parenting

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

First Person, Father's Day in DC  |  Jun 16, 2016
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  |  Apr 8, 2014
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  |  Jan 28, 2014
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  |  Sep 9, 2013
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  |  Mar 27, 2013
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  |  Dec 19, 2012
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.
People, I.Q.  |  Jul 30, 2012
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  |  Jun 25, 2012
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.
People, Media & Politics  |  Apr 10, 2012
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  |  Mar 1, 2012
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