Subject: Afternoon Buzz: How a $1 billion roads deal came about in Virginia — and solved a major I-95 bottleneck
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Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2019 21:22:58 +0000

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How a $1 billion roads deal came about in Virginia — and solved a major I-95 bottleneck <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/02/01/how-virginias-billion-deal-with-transurban-came-about-solved-major-i-bottleneck/?utm_term=.2131a741aca3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The deal with Transurban will allow the state to address congestion for southbound traffic at the Occoquan River crossing between Fairfax and Prince William counties.

By Luz Lazo   ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/02/01/how-virginias-billion-deal-with-transurban-came-about-solved-major-i-bottleneck/?utm_term=.2131a741aca3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Newseum was a grand tribute to the power of journalism. Here’s how it failed. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/the-newseum-was-a-grand-tribute-to-the-power-of-journalism-heres-how-it-failed/2019/02/01/aeeb2482-25a4-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html?utm_term=.bab0ad8fb779&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

With sale of building on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Freedom Forum faces a reckoning.

By Peggy McGlone and Manuel Roig-Franzia ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/the-newseum-was-a-grand-tribute-to-the-power-of-journalism-heres-how-it-failed/2019/02/01/aeeb2482-25a4-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html?utm_term=.bab0ad8fb779&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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‘The most heinous crime.’ Md. man sentenced to life in prison for 2015 murders of three members of a D.C. family and their housekeeper <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/the-most-heinous-crime-md-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2015-murder-of-three-members-of-a-dc-family-and-their-housekeeper/2019/02/01/d0121c02-24f4-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Daron Wint held his victims hostage for a cash ransom, prosecutors said.

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Snow easing away from Beltway but still falling steadily to the northwest <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/02/01/dc-area-forecast-some-light-snow-this-morning-may-lead-travel-troubles/?utm_term=.1527d919b254&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

In our northern and northwestern areas, where the advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m., another coating to an inch is possible before the snow tapers off.

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American University investigating sighting of person on campus in Confederate flag hoodie <https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/02/01/american-university-investigating-sighting-person-campus-wearing-confederate-hoodie/?utm_term=.9e6605a00869&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A university official said school officials understand “how this is impacting some in our community.”

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Carter G. Woodson's searing and unpublished work was discovered by a Howard history professor in 2005.

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Sorry, boss, it’s snowing. The kids are home, so I’m working from home  — again. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/02/01/sorry-boss-its-snowing-so-im-working-home-again/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

What happens when it's a snow day everyday.

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Judge in Roger Stone case considers imposing gag order <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/roger-stone-is-due-back-friday-in-federal-court-in-mueller-probe-case/2019/01/31/a5e23f8e-25a3-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html?utm_term=.4778521329c7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The longtime GOP operative and friend of President Trump has pleaded not guilty to lying, obstruction and witness tampering.

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The long-defunct Fort Belvoir plant, a marvel of the Atomic Age, will be broken up and hauled away.

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Pot brownies, and other edibles, could be next for Maryland’s medical marijuana industry <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/edibles-are-the-next-possible-frontier-for-marylands-medical-marijuana-industry/2019/01/31/37c0875c-24ba-11e9-ad53-824486280311_story.html?utm_term=.0f36ebac4306&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Advocates say they would provide an alternative for patients who don’t want to smoke.

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Prosecutors contend shooter killed two victims after climbing into their car

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Court dismisses Maryland lawsuit over health-care law that also challenged Matthew Whitaker’s appointment <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/court-dismisses-maryland-lawsuit-over-health-care-law-that-also-challenged-matthew-whitakers-appointment/2019/02/01/92992d40-2646-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

There’s no indication President Trump will stop enforcing the Affordable Care Act, judge says.

By Rachel Weiner ·   Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/court-dismisses-maryland-lawsuit-over-health-care-law-that-also-challenged-matthew-whitakers-appointment/2019/02/01/92992d40-2646-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Also on tap: Big shows from Greensky Bluegrass, Sharon Van Etten and Vince Staples.

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Kalorama condominiums were once the Holton-Arms School for girls <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/kalorama-condominiums-were-once-the-holton-arms-school-for-girls/2019/01/31/297f16da-20e2-11e9-8e21-59a09ff1e2a1_story.html?utm_term=.1a7ba344dae1&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Available two-level penthouse is one of only eight units in the boutique Georgian Revival building.

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