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Eastham’s Auto Repair Moving Elsewhere In Downtown Bethesda 03/10/2014 10:35am • Time is almost up for the Eastham’s Auto Servicenter on Wisconsin Avenue. But even as the gas stations of downtown Bethesda vanish under the weight of sky-high property values and ambitious redevelopment projects, the landmark auto repair shop will live on for at least another year — al WWBG: Bargain Bottles 03/07/2014 01:35pm • Editor’s Note: This column is sponsored by Georgetown Square Wine and Beer (10400 Old Georgetown Road). Last year, we wrote an article on great value wines for less than $10. As is the case with most great value wines, once discovered by the masses the price rises slowly each year to set Longer commute times take a toll on mental, physical health 03/06/2014 05:40am • WASHINGTON -- The D.C. area is home to some of the longest commute times in the country, and new research is showing more time commuting back-and-forth to work can have serious and lasting impacts on your mental and physical health. On average, people spend about 51 minutes a day commuting to and Md. man faces century in prison for child abuse 03/05/2014 04:21pm • WASHINGTON - A Montgomery County man faces the possibility of a century in prison after admitting he abused multiple children while living with a local family. Adderli Cruz-Rosario, 21, of Silver Spring, pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse in the first degree and four counts of child sex Was local Jack Russell terrier victim of snowy owl attack? 02/28/2014 09:54am • WASHINGTON -- Many area residents have marveled at the snowy owl population that has seemed to invade the region this season, but one Loudoun County family is not happy with the presence of one owl they say attacked their dog. Tracy Sheppard says a snowy owl attacked her 6-year-old Jack Russell Plastic surgery on the rise for Americans 02/27/2014 04:51pm • WASHINGTON -- A lot of Americans are shelling out big money for a little -- or not so little -- nip and tuck. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says 15.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in 2013. That's a 3 percent increase over 2012. There were substantial inc D.C.: Where the brainpower is 02/27/2014 06:00am • It pays to have a college diploma -- and preferably more than one. A worker who holds a bachelor's degree will typically earn 77 percent more than a colleague who didn't go beyond high school, says a new U.S. Census Bureau report. And a person with a master's degree will earn 17 percent more than an A battle with bulimia: Overcoming the disorder 02/25/2014 07:48pm • WASHINGTON -- Laura Porter was a high school senior when she developed an eating disorder. "I had trouble fitting in and I thought there was something inherently wrong with me," she remembers. "I thought if I just fixed my weight, that I could fit in and find a group of friends." By the time 5 tips to save money on pets 02/21/2014 02:06pm • Omama Altaleb, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON -- Food, medicine, vet care, treats and toys can add up to quite the bill at the end of the month. Despite the priceless pet moments, pet care is pricey. Dr. Katy Nelson, aka Dr. Pawz, a local veterinarian and host of "The Pet Show," shares her Council Members Want Cost Estimate Of Plowing Capital Crescent Trail 02/20/2014 05:30pm • A group of Montgomery County Council members wants two county agencies to prepare cost estimates for snow plowing on the Capital Crescent Trail. Councilmember Roger Berliner (D-Bethesda) on Thursday sent a letter to Department of Transportation Director Art Holmes and Montgomery Parks Director Mary How to sustain your weight loss 02/20/2014 12:57pm • Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose Vegetarian recipes meat-eaters will love 02/19/2014 02:41pm • Kait Fortunato Greenberg WTOP Health Contributor WASHINGTON - Five percent of Americans consider themselves vegetarian, and according to a Gallup study, single people are more likely to be vegetarian than those who are married. Following a strict diet -- whether gluten-free, nut-free or meat-f Nats spring training: Zim, Harper and Williams get in the groove 02/18/2014 07:53pm • VIERA, Fla. - It was a beautiful, sunny Tuesday in Viera, Fla. - not a cloud in the sky and a temperature around 80 degrees. By far, it was the warmest day in the past week according to everyone who's been at Nationals spring training since pitchers and catchers reported last Thursday. Everyon Car Report: The Cadillac Vsport has made great strides 02/17/2014 02:36am • WASHINGTON - GM and Cadillac have been on a roll lately; I recently drove the North American truck of the year, and next up is the award-winning Cadillac CTS. Not just any CTS, but the Vsport, with 420hp eight-speed automatic, an honest mid- size luxury car. Cadillac sent the new CTS to weight Local kids discuss the perfect sled-riding technique 02/14/2014 05:41pm • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -- At one of the most popular sledding spots in Howard County, more than a dozen children came to Mt. Albert to take advantage of the snow Friday. Locals call the steep hill Mt. Albert because it's located at Mt. Albert Road and Carroll Mill Road in a quiet neighborhood tucke