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House hunting by iPhone photo 05/09/2012 08:57am • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Whether you're shopping for a new house, browsing or just nosey, a new iPhone app can get you detailed information on a home by snapping a picture of it. When you take an iPhone photo of a house with the free HomeSnap app, you can learn its estimated price, h D.C. delegate to Barry: Tone down the racial rhetoric 04/26/2012 04:45pm • Darci Marchese, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Some say he put his foot in his mouth again. Now, a D.C. leader and a community group are asking Marion Barry to stop the divisive rhetoric and apologize. District Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has a message for D.C. Councilman Marion Barry: Leave the racial Fans of Caps' goalie Holtby can buy jersey -- for a price 04/23/2012 10:10pm • Are you having a hard time finding Braden Holtby gear or Caps gear for that matter, in preparation for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday? Let us know in comments, on Facebook, or on Twitter using #WTOPHoltby. UPDATE: WASHINGTON - The Kettler Iceplex notified WTOP that they have Braden Ballston Mall Chosen for Site of New USPS Service 04/23/2012 01:15pm • Your days of waiting in long lines to pick up packages at the post office could be over. Ballston Common Mall is one of the first commercial locations in the country to debut a new program from the United States Postal Service called gopost. The service is designed to make sending and receiving pa Tea House Coming to Lee Highway 04/19/2012 02:00pm • Arlington will soon be home to a tea house. House of Steep (3800 Lee Hwy) is moving into one of the retail spaces at the Bromptons at Cherrydale property, which is now known as 3800 Lofts. The store’s website highlights the calming tea house atmosphere, in which customers can enjoy tea, snac Conde Nast buys ZipList 04/12/2012 02:55pm • Publishing giant Conde Nast has acquired Sterling-based ZipList Inc., an online grocery list and recipe organizing site. Financial details of the acquisition weren’t disclosed. ZipList allows users to create shopping lists based on recipes, stores or even aisles, and it is integrated with food Forget credit -- shop online with a phone number 04/05/2012 10:01pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Consumers who don't want to pull out their credit cards to make minor purchases online have another option: They can use a phone number. It's a popular trend among buyers who are wary of entering credit card information online and with those who just want to Tips for finding the right kennel 04/01/2012 07:57pm • WASHINGTON - Summer is just around the corner, and unless you're taking your dog or cat with you on vacation, you're probably looking for a kennel. Washington Consumers' Checkbook says it's important to shop around before you decide on which kennel to use. To board a medium-size dog, Checkbook's Your Beermonger: Local Breweries and Brewpubs 03/23/2012 12:15pm • Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). We’ll be taking a quick detour from wrapping up our series focusing on Belgium this week to take a look at one of the best and most important topics pertaining to bee Booth bobbleheads do booming business 03/18/2012 01:07pm • Even as bobbleheads of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth are pulled from gift shops, the sculptor of the statuette says business is booming."We live in a capitalistic society -- if you find something you don't agree with, then just move on," said the bobblehead's creator, Rick Lynn.A first run of 2 Morning Notes 03/15/2012 08:50am • ‘Housing 4 Hipsters’ Attracts a Crowd — Arlington’s inaugural “Housing 4 Hipsters” event attracted a crowd of about 100 young people Monday night, though it seems unlikely that any of the attendees were actually “hipsters” in the literal sense. Sho 'Brosiery'...aka tights for men 03/07/2012 11:58pm • WASHINGTON - The hosiery women have been wearing for years are crossing gender lines. Brosiery is a budding trend in the U.K. helping men add a layer and make a fashion statement. The Italian designer Emilio Cavallini is designing a range of the unisex tights for $27 a pair. Men make up 2 percent Move over, Black Friday: Presidents Day is hot to shop 02/20/2012 09:45am • WASHINGTON - The deals online and in stores on Presidents Day have earned it a spot among the nation's top shopping holidays. The long weekend is fast becoming a highlight for shoppers, as retailers offer deep discounts rivaling deals on Black Friday. The holiday honoring the nation's commanders Mealey's Table restaurant to return to New Market 02/13/2012 12:58pm • The talk of the town inNew Marketis the return of a restaurant many consider the anchor of the town's retail main street.Patrick Forest and Lorraina Hull are working to open Mealey's Table at 8 W. Main St.The two were applauded at the recent town meeting. To say reactions from town officials and bus 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