by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 29, 2015 | Sports
Abby Wambach is a warrior. Abby Wambach is a winner. And now, Abby Wambach is retired. After a decorated 15-year career, including a world record for international goals scored, the soccer star announced Tuesday she was hanging up her cleats. “After much deliberation...
by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 27, 2015 | Sports
WASHINGTON — Army veteran Catherine Bane competed in Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, but she said the event meant more to her than merely a running accomplishment. “Running for me has always been the thing that I go … and just let it...
by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 22, 2015 | Living, Topics
WASHINGTON — Homeless vendors showcased their talents during a live performance of original poetry, photography, and other arts at the annual Street Sense 2015 Gala in early October. Street Sense, a non-profit organization, distributes bi-weekly newspapers for...
by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 21, 2015 | Health, Topics
WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society released new breast-screening guidelines recommending that women wait until age 45 instead of 40 to get their breasts examined. But George Washington University Mammovan Director Rachel Brem, M.D., said the operation will...
by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 13, 2015 | Living
ARLINGTON, Va.–Arlington, Virginia’s Court House neighborhood is getting a major new addition in the form of a 24-hour, state-of-the-art homeless center, part of the suburban county’s strategy to combat homelessness. Kathy Sibert, president and chief executive of...
