Credit: Take a break and enjoy a couple of odd stories that you might not otherwise read.

This week in odd news: ‘Sewer war’ and record-setting cats

Wine of the Week: A variety of varietals is the spice of life

Cook dishes from ‘best’ DC restaurant at home this fall

Women in wine: Booming Va. industry sees more women at the helm

Montgomery Co. looking at zoning laws as short-term rentals like Airbnb grow

5 after-school art projects you can eat — really!