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Online retailer Swirl & Sip to open wine store in Mosaic District 08/09/2013 11:16am • The Mosaic District in Fairfax's Merrifield neighborhood is adding another specialty retailer to its ranks: A wine store operated by online wine retailer Swirl & Sip. The store will open in 1,500 square feet at 2905 District Ave. Although the Fairfax-based company focuses on wine, the brick-and-mort Garden Plot: Insects attack! How to get rid of beetles, yellow jackets and bagworms 07/25/2013 07:08pm • WASHINGTON - Mike from Beltsville, Md., writes: "Our traps are out, but we have more Japanese beetles on our roses than I have ever experienced before." Well, that's probably because those traps are out, Mike. Yes, it's emotionally satisfying to see those bags filled with hundreds of defoliatin Monday, July 15, 2013 07/15/2013 03:48am • A journalist close to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden says Snowden has documents on how the NSA is structured and operates. Snowden, who says he has details of secret U.S. surveillance programs, has multiple offers of asylum and is thought to be stuck in the transit area of Mos Bonobos Opening July 20 On Bethesda Row 06/27/2013 04:20pm • Men’s clothing store Bonobos, which first came to Bethesda Row late last year with a holiday pop-up shop, will open a permanent “Guideshop” on the Row on July 20, according to a company spokesperson. The shop, which started in 2007 as a web-only outfit with a mi GayWeddings.com, WeddingWire cheer gay marriage rulings 06/26/2013 02:55pm • Wed-tech, like ed-tech, is one of the region's strong suits. And Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling is very likely good news for that sector. WeddingWire Inc., a popular one-stop-shop online matrimonial resource, sits in Chevy Chase. GayWeddings.com, which has a long-standing partnership with WeddingW Morning Notes 06/19/2013 09:15am • Max Brenner Opening Delayed — A spokesperson said construction issues mean the chocolate shop and restaurant won’t be able to open as anticipated on June 22. An opening is planned for some time next week. Drybar Celebrating Milestone Blowout With Giveaways, Deals — Dryba Pet of the Week: Josie Mae 06/12/2013 02:00pm • Meet Josie Mae, a rescue pup with a heart of gold and this week’s Arlington Pet of the Week. Here’s what her owners had to say about her: Josie Mae–or Miss Mae, The Pups, Pup-Tart and Frankenpuppy, Poo Poo Potties, Baby GIrl, Freshie Freshington and Pretty Pie–as we affe Amazon may expand grocery business 06/07/2013 07:41pm • WASHINGTON - Many shoppers are familiar with Amazon.com for buying books, gifts and household items, but now the largest online retailer is expanding into groceries. Amazon is already selling and delivering groceries near its base in Seattle and is moving into Los Angeles. "They are taking som Morning Notes 06/06/2013 09:00am • Gourmet Deli Coming to Ballston — Taylor Gourmet, a Philadelphia inspired hoagie shop, will be opening its first Arlington location. The self-proclaimed “gourmet deli” will be the first business to move in at the Liberty Center South development (4000 Wilson Blvd). Taylor Gourmet UPS worker charged with embezzling Apple electronics 06/04/2013 04:30pm • WASHINGTON - A United Parcel Service employee faces charges of embezzlement after stealing Apple computers and laptops from a shipping center where he worked and then selling them at bargain prices. Stephen A. Owens, 31 of Dumfries, was charged and arrested last month. Fairfax County police say O Jockey's new 'custom-fit' bra 06/03/2013 03:40pm • WASHINGTON - The cliche that women love to shop tends not to apply to bras. It can be difficult to find a bra that fits well. Jockey has a new bra promising just the right fit. The company claims the bra is "the closest thing to custom." The Jockey bra buying process begins with a fitting kit. Pop-up venues provide variety for consumers, cost-efficient space for small businesses 05/31/2013 01:20pm • Hoai-Tran Bui, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - It's not hard to spot a pop-up these days. The empty warehouse you pass on your commute is suddenly a vintage clothing store. The abandoned space on the corner is now a hip coffee shop. Whether they're open for one night or one month, one thing i 5 ways to get energy without caffeine 05/29/2013 02:45am • WASHINGTON - Tired? Before you reach for that second cup of coffee, take a look at some ways to get a second wind sans caffeine. You have at least a dozen option, according to Inc.com. Start eating: Something spicy can really get your blood flowing. Inc.com suggests a cucumber with chili powde Dine out without breaking the bank 05/20/2013 02:28am • WASHINGTON - While those who want to save money usually avoid eating out altogether, there are some ways to save cash while still having someone else do the cooking. For the tech savvy, one option is to make reservations online, reports The Huffington Post. Sites such as Savored or Open Table Giant To Open Grocery Pick-Up Location In Chevy Chase 05/17/2013 10:50am • Giant Food hopes to open a Peapod grocery pick-up facility and gas station at the Sunoco gas station site in Chevy Chase by this fall, according to a company spokesperson. The location, at 8500 Connecticut Ave., would be for pick-up orders placed online, according to Giant Food spokesman J