Tara McCarty

Washington, D.C., United States

Visual Enterprise Editor at The Washington Post

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Articles

See the 'Love Is Blind' relationship triangles and D.C. couples on Season 7

Oct 4, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Tara McCarty |Anna Lefkowitz

D.C., Md. & Va.The DistrictMarylandVirginiaCrime & Public SafetyLocal EducationObituariesTransportationCapital Weather GangD.C., Md. & Va.The DistrictMarylandVirginiaCrime & Public SafetyLocal EducationObituariesTransportationCapital Weather GangHere’s how contestants coupled up — and maybe fell apart — by the time they left the pods.
‘I don’t mind sweating’: Readers who actually love humid summer weather

Jul 27, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Tara McCarty

Residents of the DMV share why they love hot summers and offer tips for enjoying the heat. 7 minKey takeawaysSummary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. DMV residents share love for hot summers, outdoor activities. Tips offered: stay hydrated, embrace lighter clothing, find shade. Some compare heat favorably to colder climates, cherish warmth.
Why do people love D.C.? Reader letters show a deep affection for the city.

Feb 12, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Tara McCarty |Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn

When I was just a kid, I met you and I realized all I had known my whole life was winter. I came here, and for years I sat on top of a hill reading books and it was brighter and warmer and sweeter than anything I’d ever done — and at the time I didn’t even know you were to thank. I thought it was magic. While I think I could write at least 1,100 words in sharing what I love about the District, I’ll try to keep it brief.