Deborah Tompkins Johnson shares her thoughts on Christian-themed books in her bi-monthly column, “Impressions.”

Asked to create a cooking course for the blind, Jose Angel Iturbe and 30 students from his school of restaurant and hotel management at Leioa University produced not just a class, but also an award-winning Braille cookbook.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly food column, “Short Cuts.”

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.”

Dumfries children's author Cynthia Cotten took time to share about her latest book, how she stumbled into writing and the discipline required to be good at her craft.

Depending on the size of your house and the amount of rainfall, you can collect a substantial amount of rainwater to offset your water bill for the summer months. 

Religions briefs

New children’s books cover the voting process,

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.”

Nancy Johnson gives advice and encouragement to parents in her column, “Dear Nancy.”

The ball, now in its third year, is sponsored by The House, a Woodbridge-based non-profit dedicated to providing after school activities and leadership oppor-tunities to at-risk youth

Through sheer willpower and a lot of hard work, Kyle Maynard — born without limbs — overcame his obstacles. 

Deborah Tompkins Johnson reviews books promoting Christian themes in her twice a month column, “Impressions.”

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.”

As Morou Ottara saw diners grow more comfortable with assertive Asian and Indian seasonings, he decided it was time to let African flavors play a more dominant role in his menus, rather than merely accent them.

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.”

Extreme martial arts offer a full-body, cardio and endurance workout, with a dose of self-defense.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.”

The Ol' Port Diner is more than just a place to get a home cooked meal. It's also a family affair, a business handed down from mother to daughter.

It's 9 p.m. on a Sunday night and the place is packed. People are crowding the darkened, smoky bar, playing pool and music is blaring—all in anticipation of the latest round of Northern Virginia's annual Fastest Bartender Contest. 

Columnist Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.”

Religion happenings in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly food column, “Shortcuts.”

Life is getting easier for the estimated 1.5 million to 3 million Americans with celiac disease, a condition that leaves them unable to digest gluten.

Lianne Wilkens writes about the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.”

Wednesday he and musician friends driving from New York City will perform a free brass quartet benefit concert at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas to help a friend.

"[We will] experience what heaven is like, when all the nations are before the throne of the Lord," Ramos said. "[People will] meet brothers and sisters they didn't know."

She's had a long struggle through reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation, but these days, Thomas hopes her story inspires others and raises awareness for domestic violence issues.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly Taste column, “Short Cuts.”

Simmering across regions and generations, this squabble is like vinegar and, er, ketchup.