Former editor of the Post Local newsletter of The Washington Post.
Sep 8, 2026
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3 min read
Not the politics: I mean real circus performers.
Sep 4, 2026
2 min read
They call him “Waldo” & say it’s like National Geographic in their back yard
Sep 3, 2026
1 min read
I constantly mine for story ideas. But yesterday, I hit a wall.
Sep 2, 2026
Trees were cut down during the library’s expansion. A woodworker gave them a new life.
Sep 1, 2026
The pulsing drum circle & joyful vibe made for the perfect last Sunday of (meteorological) summer.
Aug 31, 2026
4 min read
It was built over several months at Awesome Con & 10 D.C. libraries.
Aug 28, 2026
Plus: There’s a 40,320-piece puzzle challenge going on now. Help assemble it on Saturday.
Aug 27, 2026
Did you know that eclipses come in pairs?
Aug 26, 2026
I talked to staff & learned how this video came to be. Planning started in June.
Aug 25, 2026
Montgomery County superintendent, students and staff drop new video to kick off the school year.
Aug 24, 2026
As I wrote today’s newsletter, I came to a realization ...
Aug 21, 2026
How are you enjoying the last days of summer? Send me your photos.
Aug 20, 2026
You offered great ideas. Sadly, Fascist Tears Vodka is sold out.
Aug 19, 2026
I gave a friend a tour of D.C. It was like navigating a dystopian maze.
Aug 18, 2026
“Gotta find joy when the world is on fire.”
Aug 17, 2026
While traveling, I wondered about the best gifts from home. What do you think?
Jul 31, 2026
I tried, but my finger was too slow. So I took video & grabbed a still from that.
Jul 30, 2026
“Hanging out with pups is awesome ... They’re the best coworkers I’ve ever had.”
Jul 29, 2026
He had a rough life in Southeast D.C. Raptors & animals helped him heal.
Jul 28, 2026
Ponies. Their fans. A moody sky. The sound of waves. Sunrise.
Jul 27, 2026
This year is the 101st annual pony swim. Last year, the fundraiser brought in a record $652,600.
Jul 24, 2026
A reader sends photos from a track meet & his garden
Jul 23, 2026
See the National Gallery of Art’s new film about land artist Charles Ross & his sculpture
Jul 22, 2026
Black lights, a white shower curtain & time outdoors in the wee hours of the night
Jul 21, 2026
Last night, my family & I joined a firefly walk. There’s another one tomorrow.
