Washington Post readers share photos and stories about giving up their lawnmowers and letting their lawns grow.

Farmers are strongly discouraged from cutting down trees and degrading wetlands. They should harvest and store rainwater for ...

Quincy, known as the Gem City, boasted a rich legacy of department stores, particularly in its vibrant uptown district.

Chicago posted the seventh biggest population gain of any city in the country last year, leading a wave of growth that also lifted many suburbs.