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Bluemont Residents Form Safeway Task Force 07/09/2012 04:35pm • In response to a controversial mixed use development proposed for Wilson Boulevard, a number of Bluemont residents have banded together to form the “Safeway Task Force,” and will be holding a public meeting tomorrow. The group is made up of members of the Bluemont Civic Associatio What to do .... when there's nothing to do (in this heat) 06/30/2012 05:40pm • WASHINGTON - When it's THIS hot outside and the power is out, enjoying a weekend afternoon presents a challenge. The TV isn't working and neither is the AC, so the couch is out. An outdoor barbecue would mean sunburn and sweat. You can forget exercising outside. And who really wants to bake by the Android app lets you text from your computer 06/26/2012 02:46am • WASHINGTON - Are you a typer stuck in a texting world? This Android app might be for you. Mighty Text is similar to iMessage for iPhones, but it's especially for Android devices. With the app, users can send an SMS from their computer or tablet while still using their own phone number. You w APS Adopts More Restrictive Social Media Policy 06/21/2012 12:00pm • Arlington public school teachers will have new restrictions put on their use of Facebook and Twitter. The Arlington School Board adopted a new policy at its meeting on Tuesday, June 19, setting guidelines for social media use between students and teachers. The School Board said it recognizes the i Morning Notes 06/19/2012 09:00am • “Route 50 in Illinois” in Arlington — Why does Route 50/Arlington Boulevard show up in Google Maps as “Route 50 in Illinois?” That’s unclear — but it turns out the mis-labeling problem in Google Maps is not limited to Arlington. Latest Salvo in Buses vs. Study: Dems, GOP can't agree on Xbox, Dunkin' Donuts 06/18/2012 03:48pm • WASHINGTON - Just when it seemed that partisan gridlock couldn't get any worse, now congressional taste extends to commercial brands. A new study from BuyologyInc.com shows the preference for some brands among members of Congress is about as similar as red and blue. Republicans prefer BMWs i Rosenthal Dealership on Columbia Pike Closing Tonight 06/15/2012 05:15pm • Today’s the last day in business for the Rosenthal Chrysler Jeep dealership and service center at 3400 Columbia Pike. According to an employee who answered the phone, the dealership will close permanently after tonight. Employees are either being transferred to other Rosenthal dealerships or Top 5 morning stories - Thursday, June 14 06/14/2012 10:37am • Should more roads be like highways? If the region has outgrown its roads, and there really is no room for expansion -- as Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton says, then what's the solution? http://bit.ly/LWrm0U Google, Apple maps to deploy enhanced aerial cameras Many put satelli Google, Apple maps to deploy enhanced aerial cameras 06/14/2012 04:54am • WASHINGTON - Many put satellite mapping to good use, but there's new technology that's prompting warnings about snooping. The Daily Mail reports Apple and Google will use aerial-deployed technology to help create 3D maps with much more detail than images derived from satellites. They're racing Partying Prompts Memo from Apartment Management 06/13/2012 11:00am • Broken glass, mulch fires and huge crowds at the pool — it’s summer time at an apartment building in Ballston. On Monday, management at the Archstone Ballston Square apartment building (850 N. Randolph Street) sent an email to residents detailing some incidents of excessive partying. T Words with enemies: U.S., Chinese 'terms-to-watch' released 06/11/2012 12:56pm • WASHINGTON - Be careful what you type, Big Brother is watching. The Atlantic magazine reports on two lists of words that may draw unwanted government attention or censorship. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's "Analyst Desktop Binder" includes a selection of "terms-to-watch," and China Don't be 'that' intern: Code of conduct for summer jobs 06/07/2012 06:57pm • Amy Hunter, wtop.com WASHINGTON - One piece of advice sticks out in Meghin Moore's mind from her internship orientation, and the 21-year-old recites it easily: "A dress code is the law, you must always obey it." Moore is one of the 20 interns at WTOP this summer, and the dress code she follows The fanny packs are coming: 8 million tourists to D.C. 06/03/2012 09:54pm • Andrew Mollenbeck, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Fold-out maps and fanny packs are coming to a Metro line near you. According to the American Public Transportation Association, 8.3 million visitors will arrive in Washington this summer. "Of those 8 million people, about six out of 10 will be using publ Neal Augenstein is bummed about beachwear 05/25/2012 09:53am • Editor's Note: The following is a first-person account in which WTOP's Neal Augenstein ponders a new swimsuit for his middle-aged beach body. WASHINGTON - With the unofficial start of summer comes the realization that it's bathing suit season again. Rats. I'm sure there are some people who loo Google Doodle honors synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog 05/23/2012 01:47pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Google is making musicians out of its users Wednesday with an interactive synthesizer in honor of Bob Moog, inventor of the famed Moog line of electronic instruments. He would have turned 78 this week. With a few clicks of the keyboard, Chrome users can compo