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Robert G. Kaiser
Ben Bradlee’s gift for leadership and zest for journalism — and life — made him the most celebrated editor of his era. He directed The Post’s coverage of Watergate, which resulted in the only resignation of a president in U.S. history.
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Jason Samenow
After Hurricane Gonzalo raked Bermuda early Saturday, its remnants zipped across the Atlantic and slammed into Europe Tuesday.
Peter Hermann
D.C. police say the encounter occurred at Options Public Charter School, behind teacher’s desk.
Julia Carpenter and Paul Farhi
Following the death of legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, readers and media notables expressed their sympathies and shared personal recollections of the industry giant.
Hetty Lipscomb
The cemetery invites neighbors to gather, learn, exervise and play (and walk their dogs, too).
Pumpkin Spice,10-month-old American Staffordshire terrier mix, is available for adoption.
Among cases handled by the Washington Humane Society and the Washington Animal Rescue League.
Obituaries reported by funeral homes in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
Cases received by the Department of Environmental Resources’ Animal Management Group.
Incidents reported by the animal control divisions of police in Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Vienna.
Incidents involving pets and wildlife reported by Alexandria and Arlington animal welfare leagues.
Events include an aviation expo, Unison Heritage Day, a trick-or-treat hayride and Halloween basket bingo.
Julie Zauzmer
Police said that the weather and her dark clothes may have made it difficult for SUV driver to see her.
Recent reports received by the Loudoun County Department of Animal Services.
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Robert Thomson
Five transit and highway programs highlight revised regional plan.
Reports from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville police.
Listings of homes sold recently in Loudoun and Fauquier counties.
Dana Hedgpeth
Woman who’s voice says “doors closing” on Metro hasn’t been on trains in seven years
Blaine Friedlander and Angela Fritz
A partial eclipse will be visible across most of North America on Thursday, weather permitting.
A listing of incidents reported by police in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park.
Going Out Guide, Northern Virginia
Brian McNoldy
Tropical storm warnings have been hoisted from Celestun to Frontera in the Mexico state of Campeche along the west side of the Yucatan peninsula.
Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
Hit the last rooftop parties of the season, sample rare beers or get an early start on Halloween celebrations.
Ian Livingston
It’s a cool and gloomy one, but with some luck it won’t be wet throughout. Winds whip though. Nicer weather is right around the corner.
Among incidents reported by police in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon and Vienna.
This is the meeting schedule for the D.C. Council and its committees for the coming week.
Dana Hedgpeth
Earlier crash causes four mile delays on Beltway
Dana Hedgpeth
Crews will close part of Canal Road in NW D.C. to fix the heavily-traveled road. The road will be closed in non-peak hours.
Laura Vozzella
The Gillespie ad used an inaccurate news report to falsely accuse Warner of trying to “bribe” a state senator.
Dana Hedgpeth
Delays are due to an earlier train malfunction. Impact is on three rail lines.
Mike DeBonis
Hagler, a 60-year-old independent, is one of 15 candidates seeking two at-large council seats.
New information reveals why prosecutors think he’s a serial killer, but his son’s testimony corroborates his claim of innocence.
Hagler, a 60-year-old independent, is one of 15 candidates seeking two at-large council seats.
Five transit and highway programs highlight revised regional plan.
Woman who’s voice says “doors closing” on Metro hasn’t been on trains in seven years
Earlier crash causes four mile delays on Beltway
Crews will close part of Canal Road in NW D.C. to fix the heavily-traveled road. The road will be closed in non-peak hours.
Delays are due to an earlier train malfunction. Impact is on three rail lines.
.C. Police officers are issuing tickets to drivers who fail to stop at stop signs, use a cell phone while driving, or drive without insurance.
There are plenty of visions of the future, but few firm answers, at a conference in the District.
Hospitals near the airport say they have not received anyone with Ebola symptoms.
Cab drivers griped about competition, regulation and newcomers to the business -- in 1890
Security camera images show men suspected of lewd behavior in the subway system
Nine stations will stay open late to handle massive crowd expected for a free concert featuring a roster of music superstars.
Council member Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) wants to ban bikes and Segways from sidewalks in places where there are bike lanes.
The folks at the financial advice site have analyzed costs to see whether it’s a better deal to own a car or just use Uber and Lyft.
Local Columns
John Kelly
Want to help a D.C. elementary school that’s on the rise? Link your grocery loyalty cards to Ketcham.
Petula Dvorak
Despite herself, a mother of two boys is uncomfortable with their desire for Hot Wheels orange toenails.
Robert McCartney
D.C. voters’ hard choice: Bowser’s cautious, mediocre record, or Catania’s combative approach?
Petula Dvorak
Women secretly photographed in a ritual Jewish bath or a gynecologist’s office are being violated.
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The 35-acre cemetery serves also as both a grand city park and a sort of neighborhood community center.
The ancient skeleton at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is being shipped to Canada for restoration.
The mayor of Atlantic City is betting against all odds that a rebirth awaits.
A Franciscan monastery was among several sites conducting a “blessing of the animals” ceremony.
With the planned opening of a Harris Teeter, the neighborhood — and its pack of new buildings — is on the rise.
The event’s dramatic growth mirrors the reinvention of the D.C. neighborhood.
Muriel E. Bowser, David A. Catania and Carol Schwartz sparred testily over ethics and education.
It’s been 60 years since Justice William O. Douglas led a hike that helped make the canal a national monument.
From waterfronts to monuments, Post photographers share their favorite D.C. spots.
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