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Articles by Meredith Somers

Mei Xiang, like the pandas at other zoos in the United States, is always a popular attraction and interest has risen since she gave birth at the National Zoo to a cub Aug. 23. Zookeepers have yet to have a second look at the cub since its initial physical. (Associated Press)

Other U.S. zoos share District’s panda adoration

Whether it's for their teddy-bear appearance, their unique color pattern or their lazy lifestyle, giant pandas for decades in the United States have enjoyed adoration unlike any other in the animal kingdom.

September 3, 2013
On Aug. 28, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and thousands of other civil rights activists marched along Constitution Avenue from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, where King delivered his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech. (Associated Press Photographs)

March on Washington created ‘an atmosphere of wonder’ in 1963

Barbara Blackburn was 22 years old when she hopped in a cab as the sun rose on Aug. 28, 1963, and headed toward the Lincoln Memorial. She was one of about 250,000 people on the Mall that historic day 50 years ago to hear the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech and inspire a peaceful civil rights revolution.

August 27, 2013
An American flag picturing President Obama in place of the 50 stars is held as a crowd gathers along the Reflecting Pool on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Visitors also went to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (below). Anniversary events continue through Wednesday when Mr. Obama will speak. Some who went to the original march are returning for the anniversary. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY andrew harnik/the washington times)

Organizers make commemorating ‘dream’ a reality

Fifty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with his "I Have a Dream" speech, the District hosts a series of events this week commemorating the historic day for civil rights.

August 25, 2013
Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, a Republican now running for governor, has fought back over criticism he received for saying in 2008 "if you want to fight abortion, you've got to be willing to fill potholes." He signed a newsletter defending his remark "Sincerely, Ken Cuccinelli, II — Proud Pothole Filler." (associated press)

Politicians’ candor can cause them grief when caught on tape

Politicians, often attempting to distinguish themselves from their opponents and galvanize their supporters, are increasingly getting tripped up over language or ideas at odds with the image they've created for the general public's consumption.

August 20, 2013
Crena Anderson of Hagerstown, Md., who worked as a riveter in a factory during World War II, is greeted by retired Gen. Frederick J. Kroesen, Jr., near the 150-foot Wall of Honor poster displayed during Spirit of '45 Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on the Mall. The day honors all who supported the war effort. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Rosie the Riveters of WWII honored

Dorothy May was six months pregnant when she went to learn how to rivet airplanes during World War II while her husband was building bridges in Europe.

August 11, 2013
(Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

Just how have lottery jackpots risen so high?

The $400 million Powerball lottery drawing scheduled for Wednesday is on track to be the fourth largest jackpot in history and just the latest in a series of record-breaking prizes won in the last two years.

August 5, 2013
The Washington National Cathedral. (Associated Press)

Forgiveness preached at vandalized National Cathedral

Healing and forgiveness were the prevailing attitudes at the Washington National Cathedral a week after green paint was found splattered within two of its chapels and on three other well-known sites around the District.

August 4, 2013