Traffic Congestion In NoVA Is As Bad As You Suspect | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Huge Warehouse Sale Returns To Alexandria For 16th Year

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale, the region's longest-running warehouse sale, returns for the 16th year on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Former School Employee Accused Of Embezzlement

A former employee at an elementary school in Vienna is facing charges related to financial crimes, Fairfax County Police say.

Did You Feel 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Monday In Virginia?

Part of central Virginia was rattled Monday morning by a 2.7 magnitude earthquake near Louisa, which is about 30 miles east of Charlottesville.

ABC Store Cashier Pepper Sprayed In Robbery

An ABC Store cashier was pepper sprayed by a robbery Friday, Jan. 31, according to Fairfax County Police.

Here's What Congestion Costs The Average NoVA Driver: Report

Sitting in traffic on the Beltway, I-95 or your local thoroughfare isn't just costing you time. According to a new transportation study from the nonprofit TRIP, congestion, deteriorated road conditions and other factors cost Northern Virginia drivers big time.

• Major Overnight Delays On I-95 To Last All Week In Stafford

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