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Off the 8's: Memories of the Boston Marathon

There will always be a Boston Marathon. By the Lord's grace, I'll get back there and have a wicked good time.

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 09:52am EDT

Off the 8s: Returning to running

I've been in a serious on-and-off-again relationship for 12 years. It's complicated.

Wednesday - 04/17/2013, 09:19am EDT

Army: Recruiter's marriage was already under investigation

Investigators are reaching out to young women who might have interacted with Army Staff Sgt. Adam Anthony Arndt.

Thursday - 04/11/2013, 05:46pm EDT

The Boogeyman: An American nightmare, a D.C. native

"Watch out for the Boogeyman!" It's a phrase commonly used in horror films and taunting childhood games. But the real Boogeyman has local ties.

Thursday - 04/11/2013, 01:31pm EDT
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4 young men killed in head-on collision

The four were 18 and 19. All graduated from Kent Island High School.

Thursday - 04/11/2013, 08:26am EDT

Off the 8's: A car with a history, but no radio

A radio reporter and anchor who drives a car with a rich history, but no radio.

Tuesday - 04/02/2013, 09:12am EDT

Off the 8's: No ifs, ands or 'butts' -- get screened

WTOP editor Mike Jakaitis thought he was being nice by donating blood. The gesture ended up saving his life.

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 08:04am EDT

Off the 8's: Please, you call this winter?

After 22 winters in Michigan, a little snow in Washington isn't going to faze me.

Thursday - 03/07/2013, 11:12am EST
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Off the 8's: I found my sister at baggage claim

Usually, siblings meet each other on a birthday. Sometimes they meet at baggage claim.

Thursday - 03/07/2013, 09:30am EST

Off the 8's: The Negro Girl and the Pee-Pee Girl

Shunned by their classmates, the only black girl and a white girl known for wetting her pants were left no choice but to be partners. Had they spoken to each other, the 5 year olds may have discovered their worlds weren't so different.

Wednesday - 02/27/2013, 11:35am EST

Off the 8's: A few hours in a corset

WTOP's Heather Brady spent a few hours dancing in a corset at a Victorian Ball. A few hours was more than enough.

Thursday - 02/21/2013, 08:53am EST

Off the 8's: Beauty in unexpected places

Door knobs, door handles and metal levers. Who knew "Starry Night" could be recreated with hardware supplies?

Thursday - 02/14/2013, 10:14am EST

Off the 8's: An anniversary -- remembering my mom

Editor's Note: Off the 8's is a new WTOP Living feature, in which staff inside Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center share stories from their lives when they're off the clock. The series kicks off with WTOP anchor Hillary Howard.

Thursday - 02/07/2013, 12:01pm EST

Mr. Oscar Goes to Washington as statue visits WTOP

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley describes Oscar's visit to the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center.

Thursday - 02/07/2013, 11:07am EST
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