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You never really leave high school. Here’s another roundup of Washington area high school reunions.
What’s happening to the Reflecting Pool
(Nikki Kahn / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Two machines working in tandem have begun driving in more than 2,000 timber piles to support the new body of water at the Lincoln Memorial. The 18-month, $30.7 million project to replace the 80-year-old pool, which began in November, is well underway.
‘I hate the ground you walk on’
Jurors heard phone calls between a man and the woman he is charged with stabbing to death.
Woman gets 13 years for Taser attack
A Montgomery County judge called the attack on a pregnant woman a “pre-planned reign of terror.”
D.C. Council tweaks Gray’s budget
Members are seeking to add police officers, preserve shelters and maintain low-cost bus service.
Gov. O’Malley signs tuition bill
The law lets illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition at Maryland’s four-year colleges and universities.
Rival fights Md. hospital’s move
Washington Adventist Hospital’s planned relocation to Silver Spring would have a “devastating” effect on nearby hospitals, a competitor said.
USDA embraces discrimination study
Recommendations range from making the department’s rural development programs more accessible to women to appointing a “chief diversity officer” in state offices.
Judges in Va. hear health-care case
Three federal judges appeared skeptical of arguments that sought to invalidate the overhaul.
Metro buying 152 hybrid buses
The new diesel-electric buses are supposed to break down less frequently and be more fuel efficient.
D.C. schools clarify teacher numbers
Of 745 affected by changing staffing needs, 384 are unionized teachers, librarians, counselors or social workers who will have to apply for other jobs in the system, officials said.
MoCo superintendent to make $250K
Joshua P. Starr, picked in April by the county Board of Education, will make $33,000 more than his long-tenured predecessor, Jerry D. Weast.
Which college pays best
The average professor at one local university makes $158,900 a year, an industry survey says.
Analyzing the Redskins’ roster
Free agency could begin as soon as the lockout is lifted; where are the needs on offensive line?
Streaming ‘National Jukebox’
A new Web site allows listeners to stream more than 10,000 pre-1925 recordings of music, speeches, poetry and comedy.
Politicians need to be upfront about the real-life effects of a potential freeze on federal hiring.
Schwarzenegger-Shriver: In political marraiges, is it “stay together until his career is done”?
What do we say if our kid asks why his cousins get to do and eat whatever they want, while he doesn’t.
Sunscreens help only so much
All the hype about 100+ protection? The truth is that larger SPF numbers aren’t much better.
A guide to local trails
As temperatures rise along with gas prices, it seems a shame to confine our travels to cars.
Wednesday: The Lunchline
Catch up on the latest local news with Clinton Yates in his daily video chat.
Commuter bus crashes on Dulles Access Road
A commuter bus struck a construction vehicle, sending 13 to hospitals.
Photos: Emotional motorcycle ride
The Law Ride — from RFK Stadium to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial — raises awareness about police killed in the line of duty.
From battlefield to ballfield
Soldiers and Marines prove that athletic talent has survived injuries.
Moms forsake 9-to-5 for flexibility
More companies are embracing schedules that allow busy parents to meet obligations at home and at work.
Keeping their sons safe
Mothers of African American boys struggle to discern the boundaries surrounding their safety.
A nice place for ospreys to land?
PHOTOS | Construction of a 20-mile multiuse trail hits an unexpected snag in Anacostia park.
Video: 'National Jukebox' opens with free music
For the first time, the Library of Congress is streaming some of its vast collection of sound recordings of popular music, speeches and comedy online for free through a Web site it is calling the National Jukebox. (May 10)
Wizards unveil new logo design
The Washington Wizards unveiled a new team logo design today, a fresh and fitting red, white, and blue homage to their city.
Crew drives 100 pilings a day to build a better Reflecting Pool
The Washington Post's Mike Ruane visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool which is being completely overhauled. Crews have removed the pool and are now in the process of driving pilings down to the bedrock at a rate of 100 per day.
A look at Metro's new hybrid bus and overhaul facility
The Washington Post's Dana Hedgpeth talks with Metro General Manager Richard Sarles about the agency's new $570,000 hybrid bus.
Post Sports Live: Debating the Maryland 'prestige'
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not the length of the coaching search is any kind of indictment on the reputation of the Maryland basketball program.
Post Sports Live: Maryland's quest for a coach
The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Liz Clarke, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe look back at the much-rumored Maryland coaching search that ended Monday night when Athletic Director Kevin Anderson hired Texas A&M's Mark Turgeon.
Post Sports Live: Comparing Turgeon to Williams
The Washington Post's Liz Clarke points out that Mark Turgeon has a lot in common with outgoing Maryland head coach Gary Williams.
Post Sports Live: Who is Mark Turgeon?
The Post Sports Live crew reviews the credentials and coaching history of new men's basketball head coach at the University of Maryland, Mark Turgeon.
Inmates anchor prison newscast
Inmates at Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, Md., produce a closed-circuit TV news show about prison issues and events. Prison staff say the newscast is a useful tool for maintaining security and communicating with the prison population.
Gonzaga takes down Good Counsel to win WCAC lacrosse championship.
Gonzaga scored the last five goals of the game to complete a come-from-behind 10-8 victory over Good Counsel in the WCAC boys' lacrosse final.
Good Counsel beats Holy Cross, 22-3, for WCAC title
No. 1 Good Counsel dominated from the start and won its 8th consecutive WCAC tournament title, 22-3 over Holy Cross.
Celebrating Mother's Day from Afghanistan
On Mother's Day, U.S. Army Private First Class Lexa M. Pagan is nearly 7,000 miles away from her four-year-old son, Yandel, and her parents, Mary and Axel Gonzales. But thanks to video communication, Lexa can share part of the holiday weekend video chatting with her family. Using both Skype and Google, Lexa does her best to visually interact with her son at least once a week.
Fifty years after the freedom rides
On May 4, 1961 civil rights activists departed from Washington D.C. on buses headed to New Orleans. The Freedom Riders planned to test whether the Supreme Court ruling that prohibited racial segregation in public facilities would be enforced in the South.
Harlem Renaissance Festival keeps culture alive
Saxophonist Carl Cornwell and the group Project Natale filled the air around the Prince Georges Ballroom during the Harlem Renaissance Festival Saturday in Landover.
Post Today, May 6: E-book fortunes and this weekend's box office hits
The Washington Post's Anqoinette Crosby sits down with Neely Tucker to discuss one author who didn't give up when her publisher did, and Ellen Nakashima digs into the past of Bradley Manning.
Behind the scenes at the White House after bin Laden killed
In this clip from WhiteHouse.gov, President Obama is seen congratulating CIA Director Leon Panetta immediately after the death of Osama bin Laden. Vice President Biden is also seen on the phone in what the White House says is a call to either President Bush or President Clinton.
Maryland students thank Gary Williams
Maryland students expressed gratitude on Friday for Gary Williams's career after the men’s basketball coach announced his retirement. (May 6)
Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams retires
Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams announced his retirement Thursday, saying "it's the right time" for him to end a career in which he led his alma mater to the 2002 national championship. (May 5)
Post Today, May 6: Inside the Situation Room and the Weekly Wrap Up
The Washington Post's Anqoinette Crosby sits down with Jura Koncius to discuss what's going on inside of The Situation Room in terms of decor, and top Post editors discuss what bin Laden's death means.
U-Md. coach Gary Williams talks NCAA
Washington Post Live's Ivan Carter sits down with U-Md. men's basketball coach Gary Williams to talk Terps' b-ball and the NCAA tournament.
Post Sports Live: Redskins draft analysis
The Post Sports Live crew looks back at the hits and misses from the Redskins' draft haul.
Beyer gives insight, predictions for 2011 Kentucky Derby
Horse racing expert Andrew Beyer analyzes the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
Battlefield beats Oakton, 12-2
Pitcher Miranda Kemp led the No.3 Bobcats to a 12-2 victory over the Raiders, making this their 13th-consecutive win this season.
Post Today, May 5: A prince in the District and not-so-terrible teens
The Washington Post's Anqoinette Crosby sits down with Jura Koncius to discuss an event attended by Prince Charles, and Tracy Grant talks about her new parenting column.
We take a look inside the Navy SEALs, Prince Charles visits Washington to talk about organic and sustainable food production, and Bonnie Benwick helps us whip up a quick and delicious dinner in 30 minutes.
First lady grooves as part of 'Let's Move' campaign
First lady Michelle Obama led a group of middle school students in a series of dance moves, including 'the Dougie,' while Beyoncé's "Move Your Body" played through speakers at Alice Deal Middle School on Tuesday.More from Md., Va. and D.C.
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