Laurence Carter lost his wife to cervical cancer three years ago. Now he is walking 3,500 miles to raise awareness about the disease that took her life.

Birthday parties aren’t just for people

From precut fruit to robotic vacuums, people find all kinds of ways to save time

For Leon Rodriguez, former head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a trip to Cuba provided the chance to connect with his family’s history

We’ve scoured the town to find holiday gifts for everyone on your list

Cozy sweaters and a new skin-care store in Bethesda

From Colonial traditions to modern-day amusements, Williamsburg is brimming with holiday cheer

The unstoppable creators of Crazy Feta talk about growing up Greek, mistakes they’ve made and the pressures of success

A winter festival, an inn in the Shenandoah Valley, and more

Medical marijuana dispensaries are sprouting up all over the Bethesda area. Who’s using them—and will full legalization be next?

Potomac native Randi Fishman was 28 when she found out she had breast cancer. After treatment and then a recurrence, doctors advised her not to get pregnant. That’s when her sister offered to carry a baby for her.

Our restaurant critic checks out Port-au-Prince Authentic Haitian Cuisine in Silver Spring

Some local physicians don’t have an office—they spend their days making house calls

A look at Brookside’s Garden of Lights, by the numbers

Local sportswriter Mike Wise has a sweet hobby: making cupcakes, pastries and more

A young couple tore down a rambler and built a new home in Chevy Chase for their growing family

Philanthropist of the Year Linda Youngentob helps students in high school and college find a path to success

A pediatric dentist on preventing cavities, helping with brushing, and getting anxious kids in the door