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Capital Comment, Washingtonian, Reads  |  Oct 28, 2009
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Washington Read

Book reviews and the latest news on Washington authors.
Capital Comment, Washingtonian, Reads  |  Sep 29, 2009
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Death of a Legend

A DC filmmaker revisits the drug overdose of local star Len Bias and finds a story much more complicated than first believed.
People  |  Jun 1, 2009
News & Politics

A Life in Verse

In his poetry, Stanley Plumly explores mortality—including that of his own self-destructive father.
People  |  Apr 1, 2009
The Flight Home
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The Flight Home

Thousands of private planes fill the region’s skies. This one carried two Virginia college kids and a loving dad.
People  |  Oct 1, 2008
Best Books: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Beach Reading
News & Politics

Best Books: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Beach Reading

We asked a range of thinkers—from writers and policy wonks to the resident poet of the Wizards—for their favorite summer reads.
Capital Comment, Reads  |  Aug 22, 2008
News & Politics

Unanswered Prayers: The Story of One Woman Leaving the International Church of Christ

A straight-A senior at Georgetown went to a Bible-study group. But the promise of heaven wound up turning her life into hell.
People  |  Jul 1, 2008
Weddings

A Washingtonian Wedding: Baseball and the Best Man

This week, Emily gets a well-deserved week off and lets her groom-to-be weigh in on the sacrifices that life sometimes requires and the love that rises above it all.
Bride & Groom, Washington Couples, Washingtonian Wedding  |  Jun 6, 2008
News & Politics

War Stories from Five Veterans

These veterans—each from a different war—stepped onto the battlefield to serve their country and were forever changed.
People  |  Jun 1, 2008
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Quite a Ride

Not so long ago, African-Americans couldn't visit Glen Echo Park. Now the season's first carousel ride honors one of the people who changed history.
People  |  May 1, 2008
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