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America’s hope
W.Va. chef Richard Rosendale is daring to do what no U.S. chef has ever done: Win the Bocuse d’Or.
Undefeated
Playing football is all Jacob Rainey has ever wanted. When he lost his leg, the game plan stayed the same.
(Deb Lindsey / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Local notables — including Olympian Gabby Douglas, news anchor Alison Starling, mystery writer Laura Lippman and chef Cedric Maupillier — offer their favorite gift-giving ideas.
A dater makes her own match ... or her own mismatch?
We let her choose her date. Did she make the right pick?
Who Slept Here?
You might see hints of his Virginia roots on TV ...
“Raising Hope” creator developed quirky humor in North Arlington.
Below the Beltway
Oh, crepe
Gene is outsmarted by his dog.
A matter of conviction
In 1979, Brian Murtagh put Jeffrey MacDonald in prison. Then came the hard part: keeping him there.
Dating himself
How Mitt’s old-fashioned values lost all the single ladies.
Frankincense and mirth
God’s got a million of ’em.
Chewish humor
The secrets of “Bazooka Joe.”
More From Gene Weingarten
Tom Sietsema's Dining
An inspired izakaya on the Inner Harbor
Pabu is a guided tour of sake and skewers.
Closer Inspection
Greetings from Arlington
Postcards offer snapshots of county’s past.
Day in photos
Gay marriage ceremonies, snow across Europe, Santa run, protests in Egypt and more.
Closer Inspection: A mission in glass
At the Red Cross, Tiffany windows highlight its aims.
New leaders in China
Chinese Communist leaders meet in Beijing for the party’s once-in-a-decade power transition.
Closer Inspection: Fancy feet
She aims to add flair to what you wear.
Trend Report
Trend Report: Gilty pleasures
As the season of long nights, short days and partying arrives, make gold a standard accent in your wardrobe.
There’s a pattern to it
How to wear this trend without looking like a couch? Some choices and advice.
Trend Report: Isn’t it rich?
Fall fashions mimic the luxe looks in a new movie based on Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina.”
Trend Report: Take cover
Fashionable coats for fall and winter.
Knit picking
A menagerie of animals adorns fall’s new crop of knits.
First Person Singular
Zia Hassanzadeh, owner, Herat Oriental Rugs
An importer and seller of oriental rugs describes the global journey of his pieces.
Aniekan Udofia, 36, Washington, artist
An artist talks about creating his work in public — and the pitfalls of having an audience before a work is finished.
Neal Bailey-Harper, preschool music instructor, Mr. B Music and Drama
He says teaching preschool children is all about finding your rhythm.
America Caballero, 52, Montgomery Village, early intervention specialist
Helping at-risk mothers requires a delicate balance of support.
Gail Ross, 57, Washington, literary agent and president of the Ross Yoon Agency
A literary agent talks about the future of books and why she’s the ideal party guest.
Editor's Query
Tell us about a time when you started a family tradition
One person’s experiment becomes another’s treasured recipe; a reader’s tribute to a beloved family pet.
Tell us about a time when you granted someone’s wish
She fulfilled a child’s wish — in a way she never imagined.
Tell us about a time when you started a family tradition
Forget the turkey and trimmings.
Tell us about a time when you started a family tradition
One reader gets “inked”; another finds a way to spend quality time with her family — and save money at the same time.
What Happened To
... the woman who lost her family in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks?
Kia Scherr publicly forgave the terrorists and helped found a nonprofit organization that emphasizes conflict resolution.
Tradition reigns supreme
at a White House Thanksgiving
Jell-O molds, Saltines and possum have found a place on the first families’ tables over the years.
... the infertile couple who went to South Africa?
A family that is “full to bursting.”
... the family who shared the story of a young woman with bulimia
Leah Siskin’s sister, Sarah, died nine years ago at age 19 after a long battle with bulimia. Today, Leah and friends are raising money to support the National Eating Disorders Association in Sarah’s memory.
... the councilwoman who lost to Adrian Fenty?
Former D.C. Council chairwoman Linda Cropp lost her race for mayor to Adrian Fenty in 2006, but she figures she added years to her life.
Your Turn
Readers react
Readers write in about Frank Gehry’s memorial to Eisenhower.
Readers react
Readers write in about Gene’s anti-PR column, the “The Good Guy” and “Lost in Space” in the March 6 issue.
Readers react
Readers write in about ‘Dinoman,’ Bergers cookies, the Education Issue and Gene Weingarten.
Reader reaction
Readers comment on stories from the April 15 Education Issue and Gene Weingarten’s column.
Readers react
Comments on Gene Weingarten and a travel story on Los Angeles
Top 40 picks: Fall dining guide
Food critic Tom Sietsema shares his personal list of the best fall flavors in the Washington area.
Humor Contest winners
More than a thousand tweeted jokes to us, penned essays and 156 sent photos. Here are the best and a few honorable mentions in each category.
Power to the Peeps!
Creativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success for the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest.
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