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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 Go Recycle! And Win An Office Pizza Party! 02/15/2012 03:44pm • Did you know that 50% of all waste generated comes from the workplace? Did you know that Americans throw away enough office paper each year to build a 12-foot high wall of paper from New York to Seattle? WTOP, in partnership with Go Recycle sponsor Fairfax County Recycling Program, wants to encoura Trade gift cards for frequent flier miles 02/14/2012 08:39am • United-Continental Airlines will now let passengers trade in their gift cards for some frequent-flier miles. The gift cards have to have at least $25 still on them, and they need be from one of 60 approved stores, including Ann Taylor, Kohl's, Starbucks and Home Depot. The airline will determi Men OK with Valentine's Day gift cards 02/13/2012 09:33am • Alleson Knox, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - A survey by the National Restaurant Association finds men don't mind getting restaurant gift cards as gifts on Valentine's Day. "Restaurant gift cards are popular gifts at any occasion, but we found that they are an especially good choice as a gift o Plan Now for Valentine's Day Activities 02/09/2012 03:45pm • Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday. To avoid ending up in the dog house, now would be a good time to secure some plans with your loved one. While Arlington offers a plethora of options for celebrating, here are just a few to consider for this weekend and the big day on Tuesday. Celebrate with Md. seeks 'download tax' on music, apps and more 01/26/2012 12:52pm • WASHINGTON - The cost of a 99-cent iTunes song could soon be $1.05, if a measure in Gov. Martin O'Malley's budget makes it through the General Assembly. O'Malley wants Maryland's 6 percent sales tax to cover everything downloaded, which would include not only iTunes songs, but all music, apps, eboo Burglary spree strikes Stafford County churches 01/10/2012 07:01pm • WASHINGTON - Stafford County sheriff's officials are asking for help to solve a spate of burglaries at three county churches. Sheriff's officials say the most recent break-in occurred early Tuesday morning at Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 161 Embrey Mill Road in Stafford. Officials say a wind Orman: Triple minimum payments to dig out of debt 01/10/2012 04:09pm • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It's time for the January ritual most consumers dread -- the arrival of holiday credit card bills. Financial guru Suze Orman tells WTOP a stack of bills is a sign of trouble. She says it means you overspent and have put yourself in a monetary hole. "You spend Saturday deadline looms for 2011 charitable donations 12/28/2011 08:03pm • WASHINGTON -- As 2011 draws to a close, you may be able to use a few tax tips. If you're planning to make a charitable donation that you can deduct on your 2011 taxes, you have until Saturday to do it. Cash gifts that qualify for a 2011 deduction must be postmarked in 2011, although the donation