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Calif. couple find a 'pot of gold' 02/26/2014 03:19am • By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Northern California couple out walking their dog on their property stumbled across a modern-day bonanza: $10 million in rare, mint-condition gold coins buried in the shadow of an old tree. Nearly all of the 1,427 coins, dating from 1847 to 18 Bethesda to install credit card parking meters 02/24/2014 04:40pm • Jamie Slater, special to WTOP.com WASHINGTON -- Rustling around to find change or the hassle of setting up a smartphone account can make downtown parking a bigger headache than it's worth. Starting this week, though, Bethesda, Md. will replace all 840 of its on-street parking meters with "smart Oscar nominated doc 'Act of Killing' has local roots 02/20/2014 01:00pm • WASHINGTON -- I first saw a clip from "The Act of Killing" during last summer's AFI Docs tribute to Errol Morris ("The Thin Blue Line"), who executive-produced the film alongside Werner Herzog ("Grizzly Man"). It was one of the most unusual pieces of filmmaking I'd ever witnessed, blending standar Sedate Super Bowl ads upstaged by a coat 02/03/2014 11:15am • Click here to see some of the ads on WTOP.com. BY CANDICE CHOI AP FOOD INDUSTRY WRITER NEW YORK (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks had a blowout victory Sunday night, but there was no big winner in the Super Bowl ad contest. Many advertisers went for a more serious, toned-down feel than in previo Column: What is an Alberta Clipper? 01/16/2014 12:30pm • WASHINGTON -- Have you heard of a Manitoba Mauler? How about a Saskatchewan Screamer? And no, these aren't Vince McMahon's best attempts to incorporate Canada into the WWE. And what about an "Alberta Clipper?" You might have heard the phrase several times over the last week. That is because our Weather causing meter malfunctions, parking enforcement suspended 01/07/2014 02:30pm • For one day only, drivers parking in Arlington are getting a reprieve. Because the frigid temperatures are a danger to enforcement workers and because the weather is causing an increase in meter malfunctions, meters will not be enforced. The Department of Environmental Services maintains the coun Top 5 ‘Lighter’ Stories of 2013 12/30/2013 11:30am • Looking back at the top stories of 2013 in Arlington (full list to be published Tuesday), the majority of the most-viewed articles fall into one of two categories: tragedy or comedy. While sometimes comedy can beget tragedy, depending on your perspective, the numbers don’t lie — articles Salvation Army short of goal, needs donations 12/20/2013 09:20am • WASHINGTON - The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Bell campaign is 10 percent shy of its goal and the organization is asking the community for help. The Salvation Army hopes to raise $1.45 million this year to help local families who need rent, food and other necessities. There will be 250 Red Kettl Mobile device use raises risk of eye syndrome 12/19/2013 02:26pm • WASHINGTON - The constant use of mobile devices raises the risk of an eye syndrome, exacerbated by users fixated on their phones or tablets forgetting to blink. Dr. Riwo Oboh-Weilke, assistant professor of opthalmology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, says ubiquitous mobile devices are Winter's cold can leave drivers stranded with a flat 12/13/2013 08:43am • WASHINGTON - Since Sunday, more than 4,300 drivers have called AAA Mid-Atlantic's emergency roadside assistance switchboard with reports of flat tires. The region's cold snap has not only resulted in plummeting temperatures but plunging tire pressures. This past Monday, when temperatures dropp Ask Andrew: 2014 Outlook 12/10/2013 10:40am • This sponsored, biweekly Q&A column is written by Andrew Goodman, Associate Broker and top producing agent with Gallagher & Co. Real Estate, Inc. Based in Bethesda, Andrew serves clients in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Please submit comments, questions, and opinions in the comments s WTOP's Jim Farley gets retirement sendoff at Newseum 12/05/2013 05:28am • Hundreds of broadcasters from across the country attended a retirement sendoff for WTOP vice president of news and programming Jim Farley at the Newseum Wednesday night. The evening's tone was mostly flattering to Farley's contributions and accomplishments, but not without a jab or two from his staf Firmly in spotlight, Gallaudet preps for NCAAs 11/20/2013 11:56pm • By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Suddenly, Gallaudet's coach doesn't have time to answer all of his emails. His team was invited to practice at the New York Giants facility. A Washington Redskins player served as an honorary captain for a pregame coin toss. Reporters have been Silver Spring Christmas tree at the root of holiday controversy 11/20/2013 04:50pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. - A non-traditional holiday display in downtown Silver Spring is the center of differing opinions for its alternative and colorful display. The Christmas tree is actually far from a living, or once living, thing. Instead of branches and needles, the 30-foot decoration is ma Jon Stewart settles New York-Chicago pizza debate (Video) 11/15/2013 09:38am • WASHINGTON - Jon Stewart has settled the pizza debate pitting New York-style versus Chicago-style. During Wednesday's "Daily Show," Stewart explained why New York pizza clearly trumps Chicago's deep-dish pizza. "When I look at your deep dish f****** pizza, I don't know whether to eat it or thro