Jess Matthews sings like a child talking during a time out: Each word is fiercely enunciated, delivered with tense determination and absolute innocence. But Matthews, pictured...

On Memorial Day, many folks will be headed to the beach. Ashley Crandall, 28, has a different destination in mind. The Glen Burnie, Md., resident will be getting on her bicycl...

If the evil queen in Snow White wanted to find a mirror to interrogate, she’d be out of luck at Biker Barre, which opened last week near Eastern Market. Co-owners Jane Brods...

I have a box of mementos in my closet. Recently, I found the box disturbed, and I’m pretty sure it was by my 12-year-old daughter. There are some photos in there I had taken...

Forget the tutu and tap shoes. The options in kids’ dance classes are broadening beyond the basics so parents can introduce those tiny feet to other ways to bust a move —�...

Sam, 31, is a Maryland state delegate. Jaime, 29, is an attorney. They’ll live in Rockville after the wedding. The Main Event: A June 9 affair in a Capitol Hill church. The ...

Michael, 31, is an editor and writer. Mary, 30, is a freelance writer. They live in Southeast D.C. The Main Event: They will wed June 15, outdoors, in the evening. There wi...

Steve, 27, is a software developer. Emalee, 25, works for the government. They live in Arlington. The Main Event: A destination wedding on Captiva Island, Fla. Guests will ri...

You could say that the chic women (and a few men) who Ari Seth Cohen photographs for his street-style blog have been around the runway a few times. That’s because the fashio...

I’ve been invited to spend Memorial Day weekend with my boyfriend’s family in the Hamptons. The trouble is, I’m a poor working girl. Can you please recommend some summer...

Christine Caj has her hands full: The Alexandria jewelry designer behind TinnLily is furiously whipping up gritty-yet-pretty wrap-bracelets in cheery colors like grapefruit or...

Malcolm Mitchell is like a lot of chefs: He dreams of being the Food Network’s next big thing. The only difference: He has a good chance at actually getting his name on the ...

My excuse for not participating in Bike to Work Day today is pretty good — I thought. From my apartment in Baltimore to downtown D.C., I’d be looking at a 50-mile ride, wh...

At age 90, legendary actress Betty White is juggling a packed schedule. In addition to participating in public-speaking events in support of animal welfare, she’s starring...

If you hear the name Beyonce and think, “really famous singer,” then congratulations! You live on planet Earth. If you also think, “giant metal chicken,” then you’re...