Jonathan Edwards

Washington, D.C.

Education: University of California, Berkeley, BA in English

Jonathan Edwards is a reporter on The Washington Post's Morning Mix team. Before joining The Post, he covered public safety for The Virginian-Pilot and Lincoln Journal Star.
Latest from Jonathan Edwards

    Ranch-flavored lip balm was an April Fool’s joke. Now it’s sold out.

    Burt’s Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch quickly sold out of a new set of lip balms that come in four flavors — ranch, carrot, celery and Buffalo sauce.

    January 19, 2024

    Feds warn states displaying funny traffic signs: Proceed with caution

    The Federal Highway Administration released guidelines urging state transportation officials to avoid humor and pop-culture references that might confuse drivers.

    January 19, 2024

    Bobi was declared the oldest dog ever. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.

    Bobi, who died at 31, was declared by Guinness World Records to be the oldest dog who ever lived. The organization is now conducting a “formal review” of his age.

    January 18, 2024

    Chicago has a new tourist destination: The ‘Rat Hole’

    A little-known attraction called the “Chicago Rat Hole” went viral after an artist posted on social media a photo of the rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint.

    January 13, 2024

    A news crew filmed a dad finding his son’s body. Decades later, he was charged.

    In 1989, Victor Lee Turner cried as a news crew filmed him discovering his 5-year-old son’s body. Thirty five years later, he’s charged in his death.

    January 13, 2024

    Basketball coach fired after team shouted ‘antisemitic slurs’ at opponents

    Players from a Jewish high school in New York allege that opponents shouted offensive remarks during a game, leading to the dismissal of the coach and a player.

    January 8, 2024

    No one had ever ‘beat’ Tetris. Then came a 13-year-old phenom.

    Willis Gibson, 13, became the first person known to have beat “Tetris” by getting so far into the game he made it freeze.

    January 4, 2024

    Passengers booked a flight to celebrate New Year’s twice. It was delayed.

    United Airlines passengers tried to celebrate New Year’s twice by flying over the international date line, but they ended up landing a half-hour after midnight.

    January 3, 2024

    Senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut blast, group says; Maersk pauses Red Sea shipping

    A U.S. defense official said Israel was responsible for a strike targeting Saleh Arouri, a senior Hamas leader.

    January 2, 2024

    He quietly built a $13 million fortune. In death, he gave it all away.

    Notoriously frugal, Terry Kahn amassed more than $13 million, to the surprise of almost everyone. When he died, he gave his fortune to nonprofits.

    December 21, 2023