HERE IS CHE, a 5-year-old Colonial Cocker Spaniel, taking one of the several naps per day that she takes at her home in South Arlington. As you can see, she has completely marked the couch that she is sleeping on as her territory, complete with ripped fabric. When she is not napping, she likes to play “fight” with her human brother, pensively gaze out the window at her backyard and patrol the backyard for varmints.

Region Reeling as Connolly Won’t Seek Re-Election
The entire Northern Virginia region was shaken this week by the news from long-time U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly that his cancer has returned and he will not seek re-election to