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U.S. Custom’s Global Entry Program is an economy upgrade

U.S. Custom’s Global Entry Program is an economy upgrade

by Donna Mahoney | Aug 20, 2014 | Business & Tech

Congress would like to see 100 million internationals travelers visiting the US by 2020, doubling what the US is now seeing. The increase would generate 250 billions dollars towards the country’s economy and GDP.  The Global Entry program is having a positive...
Amtrak plans to step up service in the Northeast

Amtrak plans to step up service in the Northeast

by Donna Mahoney | Aug 18, 2014 | Business & Tech

Amtrak is currently accepting bids for new trains to be added to trains that are already being used for the Northeast Corridor (NEC), which is Amtrak’s most popular and most profitable route. The company is also looking at improving its onboard wifi service for...
Location sharing connecting young professionals

Location sharing connecting young professionals

by Kelly Nicastro | Aug 18, 2014 | Business & Tech, Topics

Streetcars hit the streets of D.C.

Streetcars hit the streets of D.C.

by Cat Boardman | Aug 14, 2014 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON– D.C. streetcars are finally hitting the roads, with operators test tracking the trolleys. But it’s not just in Washington — cities around the country are hopping on the trend. Published in conjunction with
Bank failures fading, but not completely, from view

Bank failures fading, but not completely, from view

by Lingjiao Mo | Aug 12, 2014 | Business & Tech

Washington — The number of bank failures is slowing down due to the improving economy and rising property values, but the industry is still not back to pre-crash levels and future growth remains uncertain. Only 14 banks failed in the first half of this year,...
Nauti Foods turns heads on the Potomac River

Nauti Foods turns heads on the Potomac River

by Kelly Nicastro | Aug 12, 2014 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON–Heads are turning on the Potomac River and it’s not because of the scenery. It may seem like a mirage, but the first food boat in D.C. is finally among us. Nauti Foods is a 24-foot pontoon boat that carries ice cream, sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and...
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