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Georgetown, PNC deal links ID cards to bank accounts 09/17/2012 06:06am • For the first time this year, Georgetown University students are using their identification cards to access funds in PNC checking, savings and money market accounts, The Washington Post reported. They can withdraw money from ATMs and make purchases both on and off campus. The Credit Card Accountabi

Looking ahead at NFL 2012 season 09/07/2012 06:28pm • Rob Woodfork, wtop.com WASHINGTON - At long last. Football season is upon us. There were plenty of story lines to keep up with this offseason, tantalizingly because there was an actual offseason (unlike 2011 when it was all about the lockout). So before I get to my predictions for 2012, here's

Bank of mom and dad could hurt your child's economic growth 09/03/2012 10:11am • WASHINGTON - Tougher lending requirements in a recovering economy make for a tight money situation for many young adults. But add the trend of helicopter parenting, and experts say more parents are lending money to their children than ever before. Forbes.com reports 20 percent of parents in a

Pet owners are doting on their furry companions 09/03/2012 07:30am • Pet owners, would you take out a loan to save a pet's life? How much would you spend? Do you let pets sleep in your bed? Sign cards with your pet's name? What's the most outrageous thing you've ever done for your pet? Post a comment in this story, comment on ">WTOP's Facebook Page or

Local Media Stars Coming to Clarendon for ‘Junkies’ Sundress Party 08/10/2012 11:45am • The Sports Junkies will be hosting their 5th annual Sundress Party at Clarendon Ballroom (3185 Wilson Blvd) tonight, and a number of local TV and radio personalities are expected to attend. Doors at the Ballroom open at 5:00 p.m. and the event, which is free and open to the public, kicks off at 7:

7 ways to save on movie tickets 07/13/2012 09:26am • Thomas Warren, wtop.com WASHINGTON - From $12 tickets to $6 popcorn to $7 drinks, going to the movies has become a costly venture. According to the National Association of Theatre Owners, the average movie ticket price in 2011 was $7.93, up from $7.89 in 2010. However, there are ways to enjoy

Strasburg dilemma looms for 1st-place Nationals 07/11/2012 05:59pm • By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON - Stephen Strasburg chuckled the moment the subject was broached. His response sounded as if it had been memorized off a note card. "I have no clue how many innings I'm going to throw this year," he said. "I've answered that question multiple times

Help our heroes 07/03/2012 01:45pm • Among those of us still without power are thousands of lower ranking members of the military (as in the lowest paid). Because many have lost a lot of food to the power outage and heat Operation Homefront DC Metro Chapter stands ready to provide grocery gift cards and commissary food vouchers to any

Sears offers vacation layaway 06/27/2012 11:58am • Meghin Moore, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - Layaway used to be a popular way to buy electronics, Christmas presents and gifts. Now, Sears is offering customers the option to put their vacations on layaway. The Sears Vacations site has recently started offering layaway payment options using

Area law firms to rock out for the homeless 06/14/2012 10:29pm • Tim Bracken, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It's a legal matter, baby - one that involves 16 bands, two stages, a popular music venue and a great local charity. Walter Lohmann of D.C. law firm Kirkland & Ellis is expecting a big turnout for this year's Banding Together benefit concert, which will featu

Father's Day: The best plasma, e-reader and more 06/14/2012 01:45pm • Amy Hunter, wtop.com WASHINGTON - If Dad loves high-tech gadgets, hold off on the cologne and tie this year and go with an electronic device he can watch, listen to or eat with. Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET, says now might be a good time to get a high- end plasma TV at a low cost. His sug

Live like a baller, shot-caller without the price tag 06/13/2012 03:12pm • Meghin Moore, special to WTOP.com WASHINGTON - A new monthly subscription service will allow members to live like a celebrity without the high cost of a lavish celebrity lifestyle. For $39 a month, members of 12Society.com can receive a box of premium goodies in the mail from rapper Nas, comed

WTOP's Top 5 morning stories 06/13/2012 11:03am • Good morning, Washington area! Here are five stories to keep you informed and get you going: New D.C. brewery taps into growing craft-beer scene: In a previously empty warehouse in Northwest D.C., two longtime friends are hoping their soon-to-open brewery will solidify the District's growing

Father's Day gifts dad really wants 06/13/2012 01:12am • Nathan Hager, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Father's Day is this Sunday, so if you haven't bought a card or gift for Dear Old Dad yet, it's getting close to the last minute. The problem with Father's Day is there isn't an easy, go-to gift that'll express in one small gesture how much your Old Man mean