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Veterans can enjoy a tasty treat 11/11/2012 06:10am • WASHINGTON - On Veterans Day, Americans across the county will honor and thank the men and women who served our country, and one Fairfax resident has a unique, and tasty, way to show appreciation. Three years ago, Daniel Winters started a program called the Belated Chow Initiative, which encou

Town of Chevy Chase Donates Thanksgiving Dinners 11/05/2012 10:30am • The Town of Chevy Chase is asking for donations to help make 115 Thanksgiving dinner baskets for MCPS families in need. Students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and the Jane E. Lawton Community Center will also take part. The baskets will go to families of Montgomery County students in the c

Family Friendly Halloween Events in Arlington 10/24/2012 12:25pm • Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, so fans of the holiday have a number of opportunities to attend events over the next few days. There are numerous events for adults at the area bars and restaurants, but here is a list of some family friendly activities for participants of all ages: Hallo

Holiday shoppers will buy more and buy early 10/22/2012 10:49am • WASHINGTON - Shoppers will be spending more this year on holiday gifts, and will do more of their shopping online than ever before. The average holiday shopper will spend $749.51 on gifts, decor, greeting cards, food and more this year, according to the National Retail Federation's annual ho

My Fair Lady Official Contest Rules 10/15/2012 03:52pm • WTOP -MY FAIR LADY CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES 1. HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. In order to enter, from 12 a.m. Monday October 22, 2012 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday November 3, go to the www.wtop.com website, click on the "Contest" icon under the living section of the navigation bar, and click on the

County to Collect Hazardous and Unwanted Items 10/10/2012 03:45pm • This weekend may be the perfect time to rid your house of unwanted items. Arlington County will hold its biannual Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) on Saturday to allow for the safe disposal of hazardous household items. Residents can drop of materials at the Thomas Jefferson M

Phoenix rises in new cult classic 'The Master' 09/20/2012 06:58pm • Jason Fraley, WTOP film critic WASHINGTON - If you found "Boogie Nights" (1997) too vulgar, "Magnolia" (1999) too complex, and "There Will Be Blood" (2007) too disturbing, proceed with caution. If you'd rather spend your hard earned money on neatly packaged movies with tidy ribbons on top, read

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