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Labor Day sales best time for back-to-school shopping 08/26/2012 11:44pm • Max Smith, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Just in time to outfit the kids for the first few weeks of school, ShopItToMe says this is the best time of year to buy clothes, shoes or accessories. Looking at more than 150 online retailers in 2011, the site finds Labor Day weekend had steeper discounts than a Wines That Are Easy to Find 08/17/2012 07:37pm • Scott Greenberg, wtop.com WASHINGTON - One of the questions I am most often asked is, "Where can I find that wine you wrote about last week?" As I pointed out a couple of weeks ago, finding a wine that is widely available can be a challenge. Of course, one of the most useful tools in finding any Back-to-school shopping: Online vs. in-person 08/15/2012 10:11am • Kristi King, wtop.com WASHINGTON - With Maryland's tax free week ending with the close of business Aug. 20 and schools in the area getting ready to start up, shopping is on almost everyone's mind. The question remains whether the best deals can be found in person, or online. Add Maryland's 6 p Can the lottery be a win-win? 08/05/2012 01:21pm • Rows of bottles and six-packs of beer cram Hillcrest Beer, WineOn a recent Friday, a man in a T-shirt and red baseball cap plays some numbers at the red machine nestled onto the corner of the countertop, right next to a plastic case of about 30 scratch-off lotto tickets.The man exits the store and r Blog: On the run - and on the road 08/01/2012 01:23am • Editor's Note: To mark a milestone birthday, WTOP's Paula Wolfson has signed up to run the Marine Corps Marathon. She will be sharing her journey along the way in a series of blog posts. Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Into every exercise routine must come...vacation! So how do you stay on Ask Adam: Buying New Construction in Arlington 07/24/2012 12:45pm • Editor’s Note: This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email. Question: I am considering a new construction condo in Arlington and a Comet Ping Pong a hidden gem in D.C. music scene 07/13/2012 12:17am • Tim Bracken, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Out of the many music venues in the District, there are a few hidden gems that offer consistently good events, along with unique atmospheres. Comet Ping Pong is one of those venues. Situated near the corner of Connecticut and Nebraska avenues in Northwest, t Even birds have favorite car colors -- to poop on 06/24/2012 05:25pm • WASHINGTON - When shopping for a car, most buyers ask about fuel efficiency and interest rates. But they likely aren't asking the far more important question of which color will attract the most bird poop. Luckily, a new study from Great Britain has determined the most bird-poop-prone car col Your Beermonger: Chasing the Elusive Rare Craft Beer 06/22/2012 03:00pm • Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). I want to address something today that has always been an issue in the craft beer community and is only going to become bigger as more people come into the fold: rare beers Your Beermonger: SAVOR 2012 Recap 06/15/2012 12:55pm • Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). This past weekend’s SAVOR craft beer and food experience was just what I needed. As I mentioned last week, I had only attended the first SAVOR event and was hoping to Weekend entertainment guide: Father's Day edition 06/14/2012 03:35pm • WASHINGTON - As Father's Day approaches, kids of all ages are likely scrambling to plan the perfect outing. Luckily, WTOP has a few suggestions. Drink some wine, listen to jazz or buy new records. Get a Taste of Reston this weekend at the 22nd annual foodie event. Voted the best food festiv Bath salt abuse edging into D.C. region 06/13/2012 04:39pm • WASHINGTON - "Bath salts" have been linked to several bizarre criminal attacks in recent months and authorities say problems with the chemical concoction are edging into the D.C. region. The nation was shocked last month when a homeless man's face was eaten alongside a busy Miami Highway by a man Age is nothing for this fashion consultant 06/07/2012 10:50pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - College students aren't necessarily known for their fashion prowess, but at least one 19-year-old prides himself on being far ahead of the curve. Meet George Mickum, a freshman at the University of Delaware and personal stylist for the well-heeled up and d Md. magical institution is closing its doors 05/27/2012 04:29pm • WASHINGTON - Barry's Magic Shop, a Maryland institution for 38 years, is closing its doors. It's final disappearing act next month is a result of competing Internet sales and financial pressure. Barry Taylor and his wife moved the shop from Wheaton to its current North Bethesda location five ye Why your phone wants to know where you are 05/12/2012 10:06am • Kristi King, wtop.com WASHINGTON - A dot showing "You are here" used to be reserved exclusively for maps of shopping malls. Now, it's being used more than ever by smartphones to offer deals, services and information. The number of people using location-based services on cell phones has nearly