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ARLINGTON — At the January meeting of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Ron Meyer, a Loudoun County Supervisor and NVTC Commissioner tried to lobby the commission to demand a change, or if he had his way, a total abolishment of the new tolls on Interstate 66 inside the Captial Beltway. 

We reported Virginia Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue was placed in the hot seat during this same meeting, where he took questions from many commissioners — some who were angry, and some who were confused over the new tolling system, the way it was rolled out in December, and why tolls shot up to as high as $44 for a one-way trip.

Here is additional info on the Tue-Wed snowfall. Since this event is 24 hrs (or more) from starting, and there are still some uncertainties, changes to the Winter Weather Advisories (across northern MD and eastern WV) are likely. Stay tuned for updates this evening and tonight. pic.twitter.com/rE1Z0LXBmV

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 15, 2018

If you think you’ve never felt so cold while living here in Northern Virginia, ever, you are correct. 

Dominion Energy tells us not only was it the coldest period on record, the utility also saw its highest demand — ever — for electricity. 

The Habitat for Humanity Prince William County ReStore held its official grand opening in Woodbridge last night. 

The new store, located at 14055 Noblewood Plaza off Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge, joins its cousin already in operation in Manassas. Both stores are located inside former Food Lion grocery stores.