It seems like ages ago, but it was just last weekend that George Mason did NoVa proud with a trip to the Final Four. Maryland’s women’s team made it to the semifinals also, and the finals, and walked away with the championship.

There were eventful beginnings for area professional teams. United kicked off their season by clawing their way to a draw with the New York Red Bulls, while the Nationals fell to the Mets in their opener after getting the short shrift on a home plate call.

We previewed April’s theater offerings, and said goodbye to radio oldies. We took a look at the latest in exertion free snacking, and we road-tripped out to a Virginia winery.

D.C. now turns books into handbags, and puts the fear of terrorism in its Metro riders. Black Cat’s planning changes, Washington is safer, and our favorite Ward election race gets bigger and bigger.

Check out all of last week’s coverage in arts and events, music, sports, and food and drink.

Picture taken by furcafe.