Can Nestle's staff handle Virginia traffic? - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Thursday, February 02, 2017

Nearly 90 percent of Nestle's corporate staff are being offered the chance to relocate to the D.C.-area — but the question is whether the big-wigs can handle going from California to Northern Virginia’s notorious traffic congestion. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - February 02, 2017 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Can Nestle's staff handle Virginia traffic?] Nearly 90 percent of Nestle's corporate staff are being offered the chance to relocate to the D.C.-area — but the question is whether the big-wigs can handle going from California to Northern Virginia’s notorious traffic congestion. [DC backs off plan to fine speeders $1,000] D.C. transit leaders are backing off a proposal that would impose a $1,000 fine for driving more than 25 mph over the speed limit, but a new proposal could still leave drivers with a whopper of a bill. 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