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Alexandria restaurant hosting fundraiser for injured officer 03/10/2013 03:56pm • WASHINGTON - A popular restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy, who was shot in the head in February. The Alexandria Police Association and the restaurant Virtue Feed and Grain are hosting the fundraiser from 3 p.m. To 6 p.m. There is a minimum $10 donation View from Venus: With this ring, I thee wed - not! 03/07/2013 02:40pm • Randi Martin, wtop.com WASHINGTON - You're in love, and then you're not. So what happens to that engagement rock? Should it be returned? "Yes," says Larry Bodine, editor in chief of Lawyers.com. "The majority rule is that the engagement ring is considered a conditional gift, given in contemplati Arlington Pet of the Week: Chewie and Wicket 03/06/2013 12:20pm • This week, our Arlington Pet(s) of the Week honor goes to a pair of energetic mini Aussies named Chewie and Wicket. Though they reside in Pentagon City, these playful pups enjoy getting out to the country to herd some sheep, as their ancestors were originally bred to do. Closer to home, they se Arlington Pet of the Week: Hathor 02/27/2013 11:00am • It’s no coincidence this playful hedgehog shares a name with the Egyptian goddess of joy and love. Meet our Arlington Pet of the Week, Hathor, a playful African Pygmy Hedgehog living in Crystal City. Here’s what Hathor’s owner had to say about her: When you first pick Hat How Giant's and Safeway's discounted gas programs compare 02/20/2013 10:57pm • Michelle Basch, wtop.com WASHINGTON - With rising gas prices, the gas rewards programs at Giant and Safeway may save you money. Giant and Safeway have very comparable programs, and if you have a Giant Bonus Card or a Safeway Club Card you're already signed up. In general, customers earn o Oscar Rules 02/20/2013 02:49pm • WTOP - 2013 Academy Awards OFFICIAL RULES 1. HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. In order to enter, from 12 a.m. on Wednesday February 13, 2013 though 11:59 p.m. Friday February 22, 2013, go to the www.wtop.com website, click on the "Contest" icon under the living section of the navigation bar, Arlington Pet of the Week: Kochi 02/20/2013 12:05pm • This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Kochi, an 8-year-old rescue kitty who lives in Aurora Hills. Kochi is a survivor. She overcame a near-death experience last Christmas, says her owner, Martha. Last Christmas, Kochi nearly died because her vet recommended an an over the counter drug WTOP Morning Drive team predicts the Oscar winners 02/19/2013 10:09am • Jason Fraley, WTOP film critic WASHINGTON - Oscar week is finally here. The 85th Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Here at WTOP, we're helping you handicap your Oscar pool. Click here to check out my predictions and the predictions of the WTOP Morning Drive team. You can also enter Arlington Pet of the Week: Roo 02/13/2013 02:45pm • Meet Roo, our latest Arlington Pet of the Week. This playful rabbit is waiting to be adopted at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Read more about Roo here. From the AWLA’s write-up: February is Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Mo Police Release Photos Of Bethesda Home Burglary Suspect 02/06/2013 03:20pm •   Police today released photos of a suspect in a December home burglary who they say was caught on camera using a stolen ATM card at a Prince George’s County ATM. Montgomery County Police say at about 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, they were called to a home in the 10200 block of Hatherleigh Dr. Arlington Pet of the Week 02/06/2013 12:45pm • Our Arlington Pet of the Week this week is Kona, a 6-year-old bindle American Pit Bull Terrier. Kona resides in the Arlington Village neighborhood with owners Hilary and Ryan. Here’s what the couple had to say about their pooch. Each day she gets so excited for her walks around t Where are the most expensive Valentine's getaways? 02/04/2013 10:27pm • WASHINGTON - If you're looking to blow your lover's mind this Valentine's Day, some hotels have a few divine ideas - but it will cost you. The Huffington Post reports on some of the most over-the-top Valentine's Day packages around the world. If you have $21,400 to spare, The Warwick Hotel in Arlington Pet of the Week 01/23/2013 12:00pm • Our Arlington Pet of the Week this week is Porter, a two and a half year old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. This furry Clarendon resident recently overcame some scary health problems but never lost his happy attitude. Owners Malarie and Craig wrote the following about their tough terrier. Me After 4 decades and 8 superintendents, Hess retires from FCPS 01/23/2013 11:34am • After more than four decades working with eight superintendents, Stephen K. Hess has accumulated historical and institutional knowledge about Frederick County Public Schools that his peers say will be irreplaceable when he retires.Hess, the school system's director of research, development and a Millions of dollars in gift cards go unused 01/18/2013 03:04am • John Kiernan, senior analyst with Card Hub. How to put unused gift cards to use.