Inauguration Could Mean $1B for Local Economy | Patch PM

Windfall from Inauguration May Reach $1.34 Billion in Northern Virginia

If attendance estimates are accurate, the Washington, D.C., region stands to see between $1 billion and $1.34 billion in economic activity during the presidential inaugural weekend, according to figures compiled by the Stephen S. Fuller Institute for Research on the Washington Region’s Future Economy. >>> Read more.

Laura Ingraham Sites Set on Tim Kaine's U.S. Senate Seat

While appearing on 'Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning, conservative talk-radio host Laura Ingraham confirmed a Washington Examiner report from Sunday that she may well make a run at Tim Kaine (D-Va) and his U.S. Senate seat. >>> Read more.

Metro Will Get $2 Million After 2 Federal Employees Nearly Run Over by Train

U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Administration has awarded WMATA nearly $2 million to improve track safety and protect employees who maintain the Metro system after a scare in October where two federal workers were nearly hit by a Metro train. >>> Read more.

'Smart Home' With Amazon's Alexa Coming to Bristow

• In something of a grand opening, the technology based home will have tours Jan. 28-29 by Brookfield Residential in the Avendale Community.

Transportation Tips for 58th Presidential Inauguration for Northern Virginia Residents

• I-395 HOV northbound lanes will close at 3 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, reopen Friday evening. I-395 main lanes will be open.

Robbers Bail From Stolen Mercedes Before it Hits Cop Car in Woodbridge: Police

• The occupants already had robbed two juveniles before bailing out of the car after they were found, say Prince William County Police.

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