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Pr. George's County hosts second 'gift cards for guns' event 06/04/2012 05:40pm • WASHINGTON - Prince George's county is offering residents another chance to turn in any gun and receive up to $100 in gift cards for each gun. The county is again teaming up with the NAACP in the Gift Cards for Guns program in an attempt to reduce gun-related crimes. The event will be held Satu Summer Photo Contest Results 05/25/2012 03:45pm • ARLnow.com readers have spoken, and the photo above — “Morning Coffee at Iwo Jima” by Kevin Wolf — has been chosen as the best of the best in our pre-Memorial Day Summer Photo Contest. The winning photo received 226 votes. “Fourth of July Fireworks from the Neth Vote: Summer Photo Contest 05/24/2012 02:05pm • It was tough work but we’ve narrowed down the dozens of entries to our Summer Photo Contest to ten finalists who successfully captured a unique, visually-appealing summer scene in Arlington. Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse (2350 Clarendon Blvd) is sponsoring the contest in celebration of thei Call For Entries: Summer Photo Contest 05/21/2012 04:15pm • Memorial Day is just around the corner. That means it’s time to break out the swimsuits, sandals, sunscreen — and the cameras. In celebration of their new outdoor canopy — which will help keep patio diners cooler when the sun’s beating down, warmer (thanks to built-in heat Ask Adam: ‘Million Dollar Listing’ vs. Real Life 05/15/2012 12:30pm • Editor’s Note: This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. Please submit follow Brunch, spa and flowers: Mother's Day gift idea guide 05/09/2012 04:47pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Mother's Day is just around the corner. Are you ready to lavish your mom with presents? If the answer is no, think again. According to a recent RetailMeNot.com poll, 73 percent of moms are hoping for a gift on their special day. And don't expect dad to do the COMMUTER IDLE 2014 CONTEST - Official Rules 04/25/2012 02:47pm • WTOP - COMMUTER IDLE (IDOL) CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. In order to enter, from Monday, April 28, 2014, through 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 2, 2014, go to the www.wtop.com website, click on the "Contest" icon under the living section of the navigation bar, click Spot a colorful bee, collect some cash 04/19/2012 02:26am • John Aaron, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It's the annual "Marking of the Bees" at George Washington University, and for those who aren't terrified of the creatures, a chance encounter with one could mean a free gift card. George Washington University students marked the backs of more than 300 bees with o Former military police officer charged in fraud scheme 04/07/2012 01:33pm • A Frederick man faces charges of operating a fraud scheme in which police said he stole credit card numbers and used them to make more than $9,000 in purchases online and at a Frederickdepartment store. Benjamin Edginstein Wooten, 25, of the 7100 block of Cimarron Court, was charged Thursday via cri Md. burn victim recovering; family buries dog 04/06/2012 02:00am • The man who tried to rescue his dog from a Frederick house fire remains in intensive care, family members say."He is in good spirits," his mother, Betty Stone, said Thursday night.Calvin Franklin "Skip" Stone Jr., 37, was burned Tuesday after he opened the front door of his home in the 4200 block of This Saturday: Arlington E-CARE Recycling Event 04/02/2012 11:40am • Arlington County is holding its bi-annual Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) this coming weekend. E-CARE gives Arlington residents an opportunity to safely get rid of hazardous materials like paint, solvents, garden chemicals and items containing mercury. It is also is Win prizes for catching snakeheads 03/30/2012 03:30pm • WASHINGTON - If the delicious meat and dangerous souvenirs weren't enough incentive to catch snakehead fish, how about up to $200 in prizes? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering prizes to anglers who can land the destructive, invasive species that has many experts worried. Thi Young Professionals Holding AFAC Fundraiser Tonight 03/30/2012 09:50am • The Young Professionals fundraising branch of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is holding their second annual “Hunger Is No Joke” benefit at Cafe Asia (1550 Wilson Blvd) in Rosslyn tonight. Local party band Over the Line will perform at the event, which starts at 8:00 p.m. T Arlington to Host Adult Singing Competition 03/29/2012 10:56am • (Updated at 11:05 a.m.) Last year Arlington Public Schools hosted an “Arlington Idol” singing competition for high school students. This year, adults are getting a chance to compete in their own contest. As part of its adult education program, APS is hosting the “2012 Arlington S Freebie deals for those born on Leap Day 02/29/2012 07:37am • Michelle Basch, wtop.com WASHINGTON - If you're a "Leap Day" baby born on this day, Feb. 29, you may be bummed out that you only get to celebrate your birthday once every four years. But this year will be extra-special, thanks to several some impressive Leap Day Freebies especially for you. B