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WTOP Answer Desk: How can I stop spam texts?

Never answer spam. Someone was fishing for targets and you let them know that you exist.

Tuesday - 12/13/2011, 12:50pm EST

WTOP answer desk: What was the backup on Route 28 Tuesday morning?

Whether it's construction or an accident, sometimes it feels like you never can catch a break on the roads. And if you were caught up in one backup Tuesday morning we've got some answers.

Wednesday - 08/31/2011, 10:12am EDT

How does Pepco handle customers with medical conditions?

Pepco says the only "special restoration" list for its customers is those who have life support equipment in their homes. Each year, they register with the utility for a notification service.

Wednesday - 08/31/2011, 04:48am EDT

Will your insurance company pay to remove a tree?

With so much tree damage from Hurricane Irene, there's a good chance you or somebody you know will have to file an insurance claim. But will your insurance company pay to remove a tree, and who pays for the damage if your neighbors tree fell into your yard?

Tuesday - 08/30/2011, 12:59pm EDT

WTOP Answer Desk: Don't panic about the stock market (yet)

Despite the stock market taking a significant tumble Thursday, it may not yet be time to start piling money under your mattress.

Thursday - 08/04/2011, 07:37pm EDT

Driving through history: What's behind street names?

Despite hearing them every day, not everyone knows what is behind the names of streets and bridges around town.

Sunday - 07/24/2011, 12:27pm EDT

Up in smoke: Cigarette litter and the environment

People seem to flick cigarettes out of their car windows, onto sidewalks and into the grass without a thought. And it turns out, cigarettes are the most littered item in the world. So what happens to all these cigarette butts? And what harm to they do? WTOP has the answers.

Saturday - 07/23/2011, 08:25am EDT

What happens to federal services if the gov't shuts down?

Suspicions that Congress will not be able to produce a budget by the March 4 deadline has many worrying: What will happen if the government shuts down?

Thursday - 02/24/2011, 09:58am EST
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How to keep stink bugs out of your garden

WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath puts an interesting spin on how you should get rid of these bugs.

Wednesday - 02/16/2011, 12:24pm EST

Is 'Mr. Obama' a sign of disrespect?

Over the years, the "Mr." was dropped for most people in the news, with the exception of the president of the United States. Traditional journalism says the president would be "President Obama" on first reference, "Mr. Obama" on the second and "the president" on the third.

Sunday - 02/13/2011, 12:13pm EST

Places where you can volunteer

WTOP compiled a list of some of the organizations around the region that could use your help.

Friday - 11/19/2010, 06:32am EST
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