“Ruff, ruff, ruff” was the closest anyone came to a speech during the recent graduation night at the dog obedience class at Veterans Memorial Regional Park.

On July 2, the Woodbridge Lions presented a vitally needed software package, Zoomtext, to the Rivera family. Their son, Christopher, suffers from eye problems beyond the normal person.

On any given night, you can expect the usual suspects at Hard Times Café in Manassas, but throw 1980s rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels into the mix, and you've got yourself a party.

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

The difference between shakes and smoothies is all in the fruit, says cookbook author Adam Ried. Start dumping bananas and other produce into the blender and you've got a smoothie.

Tofu and soy milk don't do it for you? There's another way to take advantage of the health benefits of soy—edamame.

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This chilled soup from Maria Elia's "The Modern Vegetarian" is a surprisingly delicious blend of sweet and savory.

Meatless is becoming more mainstream.

Experts fear the recession will worsen Americans’ already bulging waistlines, as healthy food often costs more than high-calorie fare. University of Washington researchers are analyzing which give the most nutrition for the price per portion. Some foods on the list:

The poll showed that 73 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds were generally happy with life, compared with 66 percent in 2007.

Jason Collier’s latest scheme involves a trip this weekend to run with bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

Lianne Wilkes shares the trials and tribulations of being a Mom on the Run in her weekly column.

For the second straight year, the television show came to Potomac Mills as part of a nationwide search for the nation's next beauty.

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

Grilled skewers of marinated meat and vegetables make a savory treat for a barbecue. They also are great for eating on a budget.

The best bet for stretching your food budget—use every bit of what you buy. Even stale bread.

You may not like the looks of them whole on a pizza, but anchovies are an easy way to add tons of savory, salty flavor to a dish.

The friends and restaurateurs hoped to one day marry the moderately-priced, quick serve concept with traditional Peruvian fare.

Starting July 7, Reno Collier will be hosting a new show on NBC called "The Great American Road Trip."

If you pitch an idea to Lisa Kudrow and she declines, don't give up. It might end up becoming her next award winning project.

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

Good morning Prince William and happy Fourth of July weekend.

There’s going to be a party at the Mozart Auto Spa at 15705 Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge on July 18.

If it were up to Kellie Ross, there would be no poverty in the world.

Lisa Flannery prides herself on being "the sauce."

Chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers are jammed into a banana, then the whole thing gets grilled.

Fresh raspberries and the lush flavor of Beaujolais red wine combine for a cooling treat.

Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars.

Fruits are always a treat when eaten unadorned and out of hand, but they're also the perfect starting place for an impressive variety of pies, cakes, bars, tarts and crumbles.