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The AP and IB Arms Race

Sometimes more challenging coursework is a good thing for students. And sometimes more is too much.

Running Rampant

What compels thousands of us to hit the roads and trails, day after day? Stress? Friendship? Health? Survival? For many, it's all of the above.

Town Jewel

In friendly Shepherdstown, W.Va., you’ll feel right at home.

Lawn Gone

Is your grass giving you heartache? Getting rid of it might be good for your sanity and the environment.

Lyme Light

Doctors couldn’t agree on the cause of my husband’s debilitating symptoms, much less how to treat them. Now, new estimates on the prevalence of Lyme disease are bringing the debate to the forefront.

The Accidental Tenor

Raised on country and bluegrass, Carl Tanner worked as a truck driver and a bounty hunter. Until opera found him.

What’s in a Name?

They form the lexicon of our streets, schools and other local landmarks. Here’s where these well-known monikers originated.

When Metro Came To Town

How the fight for mass transit was won, and how its arrival left Arlington forever changed.

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Holding The Line

Arlington saw no battles during the Civil War, but the thousands of Union soldiers who guarded its forts were ready.

Hidden in Plain Sight

From failed land deals to secret wartime hideaways, the ghosts of plantations past have many stories to tell.

Crossing The Divide

The desegregation of Stratford Junior High wasn’t a finish line in the march for civil rights. But it was a critical milestone.

Handle with Care

From helicopter moms to snowplow dads, we are more involved in our kids’ lives than ever before. Are we better parents than our parents were? Or have we gone too far?