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A Spark of Life

A Spark of Life

Sarah, 12, has a passion for life and people. She is curious and is not afraid to ask questions, even to strangers. She was also born with autism. This photo story documents her struggle.

Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban

Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban

The Washington, D.C., suburbs are expanding faster than any other part of Maryland, and the biggest growth is occurring along its periphery, in Charles and Frederick counties -- two counties that share critical attributes, their leaders say.

Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year

Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year

National Park Service Chief Horticulturalist Rob DeFeo predicted Thursday that this year’s blooming period for the cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital would be between March 24 and March 31.

Fort Washington Senior Wins Prince George’s County Senior Idol

Fort Washington Senior Wins Prince George’s County Senior Idol

Fort Washington senior beat 29 competitors to win Prince George's County Senior Idol competition in early January. He and the runner-up will represent the county at the sixth statewide Senior Idol contest at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts on April 4.

Audience or Not, Jazz Pianist Edelman Plays On

Audience or Not, Jazz Pianist Edelman Plays On

The music coming out of his piano is almost unbearably soulful, both electrifying and soothing. At the moment, he is playing to an empty house.

Puerto Rico Referendum Could Revitalize D.C. Status Debate

Puerto Rico Referendum Could Revitalize D.C. Status Debate

The shadow senator for the District of Columbia and other supporters of D.C. statehood said their cause may benefit from a potentially decisive November referendum in Puerto Rico.

Same-Sex Couple on Quest to Marry in Every State

Same-Sex Couple on Quest to Marry in Every State

A Baltimore city same-sex couple hopes to soon marry legally in their home state of Maryland.

Democrats and Republicans Come Together to Support Troops

Democrats and Republicans Come Together to Support Troops

It's not every day you see Democratic and Republican leaders hanging out at the same party in Washington. But when it comes to supporting the troops for Veterans Day, that's exactly what they did.

“Boo at the Zoo” Kicks Off Halloween

“Boo at the Zoo” Kicks Off Halloween

It wasn't exactly lions and tigers and bears. More like three-toed sloths, snakes and zebras at the 13th Annual "Boo at the Zoo" held at Washington's National Zoo last weekend.

DC Tries to Prepare for Future Emergencies

DC Tries to Prepare for Future Emergencies

What did you do when the earthquake struck in August? The 5.9 magnitude quake shook much of the area and even cracked the Washington monument.