Living

Although we are looking forward to our lives returning to normal, our pets are less than thrilled.

During our work from home normal, we’ve all endured the background noise phase, from pets to children to crying relatives, and by now we’re beyond the apology phase in this life.

What will families remember from this pandemic pause? Tension? Peacefulness? Will a predicted baby boom be confined, as young parents jest, to firstborn? More important, what will our children remember? Teenagers grumble about confinement, restrictions, life interrupted.

A few weeks ago, the thought of adopting or fostering an animal might have been impossible for a variety of reasons.

There is nothing like quarantine to get me hunkered down and going through the stack of books I’ve been dying to read, but just never quite had the time to finish.

When people gather at the Washington Monument to watch a sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle as another day is dedicated. Moments later, they turn away, returning to normal lives.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably typed “productivity” into the App Store search bar recently, seeking an app to help with the increasingly blurry lines of family, work and chores.

What’s on your quarantine reading list? If you’re seeking escape, entertainment, perspective or just a good night’s sleep, these should help:

It’s around this time of year when students begin accepting admission from colleges.

Hobbies are good for us – it’s backed up by science. Studies have found that people with hobbies are typically healthier and more productive. Learning new things can also help improve memory and stave off dementia.

Celebrating birthdays amid a pandemic certainly calls for a little extra creativity.

Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.)

It’s great news that our furry family members don’t seem to be susceptible to the virus.

As we collectively become one with our couches, we’re sharing our top suggestions for TV shows and movies set in other countries, including our top 3 you may not be familiar with.

While giving back to the community shouldn’t be just a once-a-year occurrence, Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder to remember those in need.

We set our clocks to “fall back” recently, meaning an extra hour gained in theory. Reality is, daylight saving time in spring and fall has a much larger effect on our bodies and general health.

If you are a fan of “The Office,” then you may have heard rumors of a new podcast, starring Jenna Fischer (receptionist turned saleswoman Pam Beesly) and BFF Angela Kinsey (accountant Angela Martin).

The tomb in the center remains vacant, with an inscription reading “Honoring and Keeping Faith with America’s Missing Servicemen.”

Medicaid has changed dramatically over the past decade, assisting 75 million vulnerable Americans. Next month,…

About 45% of all births in the United States are paid for by Medicaid. And…

Since its founding by Laura Bush and James H. Billington in 2001, the Library of Congress National Book Festival has been hosting some of the nation’s most renowned authors, poets and illustrators each year to discuss their works with fans and foster a love of reading.

For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

Leveraging off The 100 Companies’ success in 20 geographical markets from Denali to Dubai and our launch of The Travel 100, our publishing network expanded last week into a second industry vertical: The Association 100.

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

I hadn’t seen a $2 bill for years when I noticed schoolmate Rip Black tipping with them. Having loved them since attending its 1976 re-introduction, I adopted Rip’s paean to Mr. Jefferson, tipping with them since. I gave one to an Uber driver recently – he stared at it, announcing, “This one’s going in the wallet!”

Whether your mother prefers a brunch aboard a cruise ship or one set to live music, there’s a brunch for every kind of mom in DC this Mother’s Day. Here are a few ideas.

Cinco de Mayo might traditionally be a Mexican holiday commemorating the historic victory over the French Empire in 1862, but to most Americans today, it’s just an excuse to indulge in margaritas and tacos. Here are our top DC and Northern Virginia picks for celebrating on May 5.

News broke this month that DC’s professional tennis team, the Kastles, will be playing this season on the roof of Union Market.

With more options like Capital Bikeshare and dockless bicycles and scooters popping up over the past year, Arlington has been seeing an increase in biking. In response, Arlington County just approved a plan that will further support this means of transportation.