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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 Improvements Proposed for Potomac Overlook Regional Park 02/26/2013 01:15pm • Improvements have been proposed for Potomac Overlook Regional Park, and one of the suggestions is to add the park’s first actual “overlook.” The park land is managed by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA), which held a meeting last night (Monday) to present the p Bethesda Eyeglass Store Gives NIH Patient The Gift Of Sight 01/23/2013 10:00am • A patient at The Children’s Inn at NIH recently received an important gift thanks to charity One Sight and the Lenscrafters store in Montgomery Mall. Winie, a 17-year-old patient from the Dominican Republic living in the Inn’s Woodmont House, was suffering from vision problems as a res Five tax questions with Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot 01/21/2013 12:56pm • Five questions with Peter Franchot1. What do I need to start getting together for my tax filing?Before an individual files a Maryland income tax return, that individual is required to complete a federal income tax return. Often the same documentation required to complete the federal income tax r Leonsis: Ballston Could Be a Haven for the ‘Creative Class’ 01/14/2013 01:45pm • Ted Leonsis, the billionaire owner of the Washington Capitals and Wizards, says Ballston could soon be known as a haven for entrepreneurs and the “creative class.” Leonsis made the remarks at a launch event Thursday night for the new Ballston Business Improvement District, which&nb Year-end tax tips in midst of 'fiscal cliff' 12/29/2012 05:21am • UPDATED with additional tips, Sunday - 12/30/2012 WASHINGTON - There is more to ringing in the New Year than champagne toasts and resolutions. Jan. 1 marks the official start of tax season. The current situation with the "fiscal cliff" is not making tax planning very easy. In fact, it's leavin Obama cuts vacation short as 'fiscal cliff' looms 12/26/2012 08:59am • By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii, planning to leave for Washington on Wednesday evening. Obama was expected t 25 Day of Service celebrates 25th year of volunteering 12/25/2012 04:54pm • Andrew Mollenbeck, wtop.com WASHINGTON - The holidays are full of traditions, and for more than 25 years, local volunteers have spent Christmas Day giving back to the community. About 1,000 volunteers participated in projects with 50 local social service agencies. The Dec. 25 Day of Service st PG police buy back guns with special urgency this weekend 12/15/2012 07:47pm • Ari Ashe, wtop.com LAUREL, MD - The Connecticut shooting that left 20 children dead in an elementary school prompted some area gunowners to exchange their guns for gift cards at a Prince George's County event Saturday. Prince George's County Police held its third gun exchange of the year Saturday What you need to know when returning gifts 12/12/2012 11:59am • Kathy Grannis, spokesperson, National Retail Federation Give the gift that gives back 12/08/2012 08:55pm • Kathy Stewart, wtop.com ARLINGTON, Va. - Can't find that perfect gift for the person in your life who really doesn't need anything? We've got an alternative type of gift-giving. It's called "Gifts That Give Hope." Saturday, the second "Gifts That Give Hope Arlington" holiday gift fair was held Weekend entertainment guide: Top picks around town 12/07/2012 07:24pm • WASHINGTON - For some, the holidays can be a stressful time. For others, the season is all about having an excuse to eat and drink too much. If you fall into the latter category, then feast your eyes on this weekend's entertainment guide. Those looking for a little liquid merriment can check out Artisphere's grumpy take on holiday shopping 12/05/2012 04:07pm • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Holiday shoppers who want something one-of-a-kind, local, and don't feel like schlepping to a dozen boutiques can cheer up. Grump is coming. "It's a holiday show -- ironically to make you feel not grumpy -- and it features about 40 local artists and crafte Tips for seamless holiday shipping 12/03/2012 04:13pm • WASHINGTON - There are only three weekends left until Christmas and deadlines are looming for gift-givers who need to send packages to friends and family. Here are some shipping tips to help you this holiday season. Mail-by deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival: Dec. 3: International priority mail Volunteers Wanted for Holiday Events 11/28/2012 03:55pm • From gift wrapping to assisting Santa, volunteers are needed to help with a number of upcoming holiday events. More information about the items listed below, as well as other volunteer opportunities, can be found online. The Holiday Project of the National Capital Area seeks volunteers for one-on-o