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10 things to know for Wednesday 02/12/2014 03:07am • By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. HOUSE VOTES TO RAISE DEBT CEILING The measure passes easily as Republicans make clear they've got no taste for another high-stakes fight with Obama over th Moving H-B Woodlawn Among School Capacity Options 02/04/2014 04:05pm • (Updated at 4:45 p.m.) Relocating H-B Woodlawn and building a new middle school next to Washington-Lee High School are some of the preliminary options on the table for the Arlington School Board to address overcrowding. Last week, the School Board held a work session to determine the basis on w Ask Andrew: How To Buy And Sell A Home At The Same Time 02/04/2014 12:40pm • 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 Council Looking For New Planning Board Member 02/03/2014 04:25pm • When Francoise Carrier steps down in June, Montgomery County will need someone new on the body that oversees the county’s land-use policies and reviews development proposals. The County Council is now accepting applications for a new Planning Board commissioner. Last month, Carrier told Planni Alan Howze: Why You Should Vote for Me 01/30/2014 02:30pm • This week, we asked the Democratic candidates for Arlington County Board to write a sub-750 word essay describing why Arlington residents should vote for them in the Democratic caucus. The caucus is being held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. today and from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Scammers taking $9.84 from bank accounts 01/30/2014 09:42am • WASHINGTON - Check your credit card bill because if you have a charge for exactly $9.84, you may have been scammed. Why are crooks charging this small amount to stolen credit card numbers? Jordan Goodman, a personal finance expert and author of "Master Your Debt," says crooks don't think people Congress contemplates another fight over the debt ceiling 01/27/2014 05:26pm • Dave Ross, commentator The Right Note: Talk is Cheap 01/09/2014 03:00pm • The Right Note is a weekly opinion column published on Thursdays. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. I ended last week’s column with my New Year’s resolution for the County Board, a no waste count Downsize or Die for Aquatics and Fitness Center? 01/09/2014 01:00pm • With operating costs projected at twice the original estimates, and construction bids “significantly higher” than anticipated, it may be a case of downsize or die for the proposed Long Bridge Park Aquatics, Health and Fitness Facility. The project, which was at one point supposed to New Year's resolutions that can save you money in 2014 12/27/2013 12:22pm • WASHINGTON - While many people will make a resolution to slim down in 2014, others may want to fatten up their wallets. U.S. News & World Report spoke with David Jones, president of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies, about ways to save money. "People have been sobe Ho, Ho, Ho humbug: What has us feeling like grinches during the holidays 12/22/2013 04:53pm • WASHINGTON - 'Tis the season to be jolly. Or, maybe not, according to a Consumer Reports holiday poll. In its latest holiday poll, Consumer Reports finds there are plenty of things that are driving us nuts about Christmas. Topping the list of things that can turn some of us into grinches: Holidays inspire fake debt collectors 12/21/2013 07:45pm • WASHINGTON - It's the time of year when criminals are especially busy. With so many people shopping, scammers often choose the holiday season to try to separate you from your money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about fake debt collectors working the phones. The fake c Imagination Stage Gets $25,000 Grant 12/17/2013 02:30pm • Bethesda’s Imagination Stage announced it will get a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help fund its production of “Cinderella:the Remix,” starting in April. The children’s theater and education facility (4908 Auburn Ave.) is working on an&n Md. phone scammers claim to be with AG officer 12/17/2013 12:00am • WASHINGTON - A new phone scam has launched in Maryland -- and the caller claims to be with the Office of the Attorney General. The caller says they need personal financial information, possibly for a supposed debt, said Maryland's Attorney General Doug Gansler in a news release. Plus, the number Companies propose solutions to fix I-66 traffic 12/11/2013 08:06am • WASHINGTON - At the same time drivers sit in the bumper-to-bumper traffic that plagues weekday commutes on I-66, an in-depth discussion is going on in regards to long-term solutions to solve the congestion woes along one the busiest highways in our region. Late last month, nearly 20 companies re