Archive of: Features

Educators Par Excellence

Following are five area educators who’ve earned the adjective of “great,” according to many of those who’ve passed through their doors.

By Amy Reinink

Underachievers

What's a parent to do when a child is capable of doing good work—but can't be bothered to try?

By Maura Kelly Lannan

Making Its Silver Spring Debut...

The Fillmore Music Hall opens to high hopes after years of controversy and complaints.

By Amy Reinink

Tom Friedman Writes What’s Wrong

The New York Times Pulitzer-Prize winner and best-selling author talks about what's wrong with America.

By Carin Dessauer

Where We Were on 9/11

Area residents recall the moment they learned of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

By Maria Leonard Olsen

A Sporting Solution?

With the high cost of high school athletics, booster clubs are stepping in to cover the financial breach—and creating an uneven playing field in the process.

By Julie Rasicot

Alexandra Robbins’ Revenge of the Nerds

The Walt Whitman graduate and best-selling author introduces Quirk Theory, and explains why she keeps returning to high school.

By Julie Rasicot

Don't Hate the Meter Man

Milton Bonilla is a nice guy, really. But let your parking meter expire and he’ll have just the ticket.

By Ellen Bartlett

Web Exclusive: New Bethesda Circulator

The new vehicles feature upgraded seating and state-of-the-art interior and exterior design.

Nightmare on Elm Street

Try to find a weekend night parking spot in Garage 57 between Elm and Bethesda Avenue—or in Garage 40 in Woodmont Triangle—and believe us: You’ll exit screaming.

By Amy Reinink