hairmayor bowser will be there to try to make inroads with tech companies here in the district. >>> today if you are traveling from dulles you can try out a new restaurant. celebrity chef michael simon will be cooking for passengers at the opening of his new restaurant bar simon. the menu features new and traditional american cuisine with an emphasis on comfort food. that takes place at 1:00 p.m. today. i know aaron can always go for mac and cheese. >>> absolutely. >>> world police and fire games officially getting under way in our areag more athletes to our area than compete in the olympics. along with some 30,000 visitors. i was there last night to help with the kickoff event. some 12,000 athletes will complete at venues in much of thorn virginia maryland and d.c.. local fire and ems and law enforcement leaders stress the impact this will have on our region. >> i'm not going to see this again in my lifetime here in this area. hopefuy most likely we will in the united states but not here. >> i helped last night to announce the draft picks. the opening ceremony set for june 26th at rfk. a