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He's a Believer
John plays drums in a Monkees cover band
Get the Knack
John's favorite song is "My Sharona"
The French Chef
John once washed Julia Child's dirty dishes
About John Kelly
John Kelly's column "John Kelly's Washington" appears Sunday through Thursday online and in The Post. He blogs at "John Kelly's Commons." He started at The Post in 1989 as the deputy editor of the Weekend section. Since then he's edited Weekend, founded KidsPost and been a general assignment reporter in Metro. He drives an old sports car and plays the drums--though not at the same time. He lives in Silver Spring, where he has one wife and two daughters.Latest John Kelly Columns
- Mastiff's spirit remains, but who'll take the body?
- No matter how it's spelled, Veirs has long history behind it
- John Kelly: Fans have plenty of names for the Redskins
- John Kelly: Hospital gives teen a 2nd chance to be a teen
- John Kelly: Having to spill the beans on a secret purchase
Online Discussions
- John Kelly's Washington: National Zoo's lion/deer smackdown, old Nipper statue, more
- John Kelly's Washington: Chris Cooly and broken ankles, leaf season, a Las Vegas lesson in life, more
- John Kelly's Washington: Redskins Ban at FedEx Field, Raking Leaves, More
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