While Michael Phelps goes for Olympic glory in Beijing, a group of local seniors are going for their own Olympic glory closer to home—on the Nintendo Wii.

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

For children's evangelist-slash-Uncle Sam-slash-Dr. Terry Horn, wearing a patriotic costume during Sunday service is as spiritually inspired as the name of the mechanism by which he broadcasts his biblical message, Studio 7.

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

Every member of the Lampros family brings something to the table at Giorgio's Family Restaurant in Montclair Plaza.

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

Finding the dorm is only the first hurdle when you're going to college in a world made for sighted people. But guide dogs can help in many more ways than just getting around.

Nancy Johnson, an experienced child-care provider, shares parenting advice in her column, “Dear Nancy.“

President McCain, President Obama, it doesn't matter: 11-year-old Déja Nell will be at his inauguration.

To date, 150 customers have tried to consume this six-pound sundae and only four have succeeded.

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

Susan Hopkins of Dale City had returned to skating after dropping about 150 pounds.

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

Many common, everyday foods have tremendous potential to cause tooth decay.

John Giaier and Bill Gildenstern created “Rosary Tapes,“ a collection of Roman Catholic prayers and meditations for the rosary set to contemporary music by the pair of jingle writers better known for helping Ford Motor Co. sell cars.

“Impressions” appears in The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger on the first and third Saturdays.