Relief Effort for Restaurant Workers Expands to National Landing
The Freshman's unopened cafe space is serving as a supply and food distribution site for the D.C. nonprofit Hook Hall Helps.
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The 12 Days of Christmas in Sidewalk Chalk
During Covid times, a twist on the caroling tradition.
My Week with Covid…Maybe
Eight months into this pandemic and the testing still isn't optimal.
These Tricked-Out Halloween Houses Are a Must-See
It may be a BYOT (bring-your-own-treats) year, but these creepy residences are still worth a visit.
5 Ways to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste During the Pandemic
Covid-19 has triggered a backslide in plastic usage. Here are some simple moves to get back on track.
My Daughter's Morbid Stories
There are no nursery rhymes about Covid. I wonder if she finds comfort in making up her own.
10 Fall Weekend Getaways
Got cabin fever? You can keep your distance and enjoy a change of scenery at these drivable destinations.
Her Restaurant Is Like Family. Its Fate Hangs in the Balance.
For Fava Pot owner Dina Daniel, the pandemic has brought heartbreaking choices, and optimism.
Get Away: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Our family needed a quick, kid-friendly, end-of-summer escape in the time of Covid. Here's how it went.
Amid the Pandemic, An Uptick in Pet Adoptions
We're staying home. We have love to give. And Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is busy playing matchmaker.
The Morning Call That Never Came
The death of a parent in the age of coronavirus brings an extra layer of grief.
We Saw White Men Protesting Lockdown Orders With Loaded Assault Rifles
Imagine if they were Black. They would be killed or locked up for life.
More Than Window Dressing
When the pandemic hit, local artists turned these storefronts into colorful beacons of hope.
Lisa Kaplan Gordon
Since February, I've lost my mom and my dog, and started cancer treatment. Still, I daily find joy.
Community Rallies Around Hospital Workers
"I've never seen anything like it in 30+ years," says Anthony Burchard, president of the Virginia Hospital Center Foundation.
Jenny Moore
So much seems frozen right now, but my toddler keeps growing. School can be postponed, but his development can’t.
Rick Schadelbauer
"Many work calls have been interrupted by the sounds of children or pets. In a sense, it’s almost comforting."
Not Just For Kicks
Their season ended early due to Covid-19. So this girls' soccer team ran a fundraiser that generated $9,000 for hungry neighbors.
When Words Become Art
The coronavirus pandemic has elicited all kinds of thoughts and emotions. These local artists turned them into pictures.
Karen Bune
After my mom's death, I felt profound grief coupled with isolation. Suddenly my personal sphere was off limits.
S.L. Young
"Stepping outside of my crazy, busy existence, I suddenly experienced the balance that had been missing."
Patricia Bragdon
"I want to hug the friends who have sustained me over the lonely years, touch their shoulders as I pass them sitting in a chair, drinking the tea we so often share."
