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When Polarizing First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln Came to Washington

In this excerpt from an upcoming book, the woman who reshaped the role of presidential spouse faces social snubs, scheming opportunists, power struggles, and a nation heading toward Civil War.
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Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

It’s a great time of year for a weekend escape. Here’s where to find colorful leaves, idyllic country inns, seasonal vintage markets, and more autumn...

Most Powerful Women in Washington 2025

The most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media, and nonprofits.

DC’s Most Stylish People of 2025

Our annual look at some of the area’s most fashionable people.

Meet DC’s 2025 Tech Titans

The most innovative and important leaders in Washington’s tech scene.
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What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, one near-death experience at a time.

Inside DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: “This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing”

Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of...

Inside the World of Private Investigators

In a city where politics and power can hinge on finding out things people don’t want known, private investigators play an overlooked but crucial role.

Ilia Malinin Is Leaping Into Figure Skating Stardom

The 20-year-old Northern Virginia native is winning national and world titles with his daring quad jumps. How much farther can he push his sport's limits?
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