Juan Benn Jr.

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Climbing one tree at a time, older adults get chance to relive their youth

The “Canopy Connection” course at Montgomery Parks offers older adults a chance to climb trees, relive childhood memories and understand arborists’ work.

October 13, 2024
Paul Smith, 68, of Rockville and Lou Breschi of the Montgomery County Parks Department climb a tree during a class at Washington Square Neighborhood Park in Gaithersburg on Wednesday. (Robb Hill for The Washington Post)

U-Md. president asks for independent review after plagiarism allegations

University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines called for an independent review after being accused of plagiarism.

September 20, 2024
University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines speaks during an interview in College Park.

Wayne David honored as father, jokester, veteran D.C. police officer

The turnout for Wayne David’s funeral reflected the impact of the veteran police officer killed last month by a gun he was trying to recover.

September 12, 2024
Davon and Wanita David speak about their father, Wayne David, during his funeral at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Md., on Thursday.