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Amazon deal should bring ‘sustained growth’ in DC area for the next decade
The company pledged to hire 25,000 people from around our area to work in Arlington, but an expert said the quality of the jobs is more important than the quantity. The fact that the jobs are not dependent on the federal government should boost the economy, too.
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The latest in DC eagles saga: Liberty moves on
Bald eagle Liberty — whose longtime mate Justice flew the coop — appears to have abandoned her eggs and left the nest in the company of another male eagle.
MOM's founder eats ‘expired’ food for a year
The founder of MOM's Organic Market and his family ate food that was past its labeled date for a year to make a point on expiration dates and food waste.
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Weekend track work: Yellow Line shut down — again
This weekend, it is for cellphone cable and radio installation work between Pentagon and L'Enfant Plaza. All stations will be open, because Blue Line trains are scheduled to have regular weekend service.
