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The Perfect Fit

On a tree-lined street in Upper Northwest D.C., Sarah and Bryan Carey’s 1920s-era house...

Almost Famous

When Bethesda resident Laurie White adopted a 4-year-old puggle named Hoover early in 2015,...

Figuratively Speaking

In 2016, there were 5,776 homeless, abused or neglected animals brought to the Montgomery...

Finding Their Strength

Photo by Michael Ventura Ken Gemmell no longer wears his wedding ring. At some point...

Memory Lanes

Photo illustration by Alice Kresse In 1947, President Harry Truman’s new White House attraction—a bowling...

Table Talk

Fillin’ It Arepas, South American griddled corn cakes stuffed with savory fillings, à la pita...
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Switching Gears

For each of her indoor cycling classes, instructor Shayla Cornick puts together a new...

In with the Old

I was surprised one day many years ago when my neighbor’s tree fell—ripping down...

The Mix Master

Allen Hirsh, a practitioner of what is known as “fractal art,” created this self-portrait...

Flying High

As a toddler, Tomás Minc was always jumping and bouncing—and as he got older,...

Calling the Plays

Photo by Edgar Artiga Sitting on the patio at his Bethesda home in October, Mark...

Recipe for a Classic Combo

The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Difficulty level: 2/4 | On the clock: 1 hour | Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon vegetable...
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