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In July 2011, a tall man in his 80s with neatly parted, snowy white hair and a California tan checked into the Hotel George on Capitol Hill.This man once possessed one of Washington's most scintillating and damning secre...

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Pin it Pin it Do you have a room in your home that needs a makeover? Let's do it together! We've got the decorating process all mapped out in a short series of lessons, which walk you through the steps of tackling a room...

Pin it Yes, marble is a stone, but it is surprisingly soft which makes it very susceptible to damage. Minimize the risk of scratches by avoiding using tools like a metal spatula blade or butter knife to remove sticky res...

Basting isn't just for turkeys. Master this technique for better scallops, pork chops, and more. The post Get Basted: The Technique That Goes Way Beyond Turkey appeared first on Bon Appétit.

I created a Storify to recap Monday's N.C. State Fair media lunch where the press got to taste some of the new foods at the fair. …

Good news for the allegedly small clique of chic Washingtonians looking to snap up a piece of the city's sartorial history. Iconic items from the closet of Ina Ginsburg, the legendary social connector who died in Novembe...

Forget too thick, too thin, too lumpy, too greasy, too salty, or just bad gravy. Nobody needs that--especially not you. The post Never Make Bad Gravy Ever Again appeared first on Bon Appétit.

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Syrian artist Saint Hoax claims not to pay much attention to the vitriol that comes out of Donald Trump's mouth. But last week, the presidential hopeful made some comments on Europe's refugee crisis that he couldn't ign...

The Republican presidential contest has been aflutter for months, but now it's time for the Democrats to spread their wings before a big national audience. …

We can't stop replaying this video of French chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten cooking a Michelin three-star meal for his furriest diners yet. The post Jean-Georges Cooks Adorable Rescue Puppies a Michelin ...

Pin it Name: Tracy Steele Location: West 14th Street, New York, New York Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 15 years; rented In Tracy Steele's apartment, things are not always what they seem: a drink set hides inside ...

Pin it As stores shutter and malls become abandoned, communities have to figure out what to do with the massive structures. There are some inspiring spaces across the country that are being repurposed into new venues for...

Celebrities flocked to D.C. this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. The "Justice or Else" rally, held Saturday on the National Mall, attracted many upper-echelon supporters, from rappers to comedi...

NEW YORK -- Just before "Unseamly" -- which bills itself as a play about "female sexuality confronting male corporate power" -- began on Sunday afternoon, artistic director Frances Hill was worried. "I wish we had a you...

Pin it Ashley Poskin lives in a beautiful old Victorian house in Sterling, Illinois -- a small town west of Chicago -- which she is also restoring. The house is large, and Ashley and her husband are actually human, so it...

Listening to an iPod Shuffle can be an exhilaratingly untethered experience, as a randomized playlist materializes out of the ether. For American pianist Jeremy Denk, the "shuffle" has become an artistic calling card, of...

A mother who attended a recent presentation during which I described the differences between high self-esteem and humility writes asking, "What should my husband and I be doing to help …

A new exhibit is on display at The Cooper Union in New York City that brings together the work of transgender artists and the famed Kinsey Archives. Called "Bring Your Own Body: Transgender Between Archives & Aesthetics,...

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Pin it Do you like shelves? Putting things on shelves? Looking at shelves? They are an integral part of many people's homes, and can be found and used in any type of room. But if you're bored of the usual offerings or ar...