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Congress surprises with RFK stadium deal. What now?
The deal to transfer the decaying RFK stadium site to D.C. appeared dead, but it was passed at the last minute. The impact of the deal is massive for the District. News4’s Mark Segraves explains why and what’s next.
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First phase of design planning underway for new DC jail
After years of debate and funding delays, D.C. is in the first phase of designing a new D.C. jail after President-elect Donald Trump recently described the current jail as a “hell hole.” The D.C. jail, housing almost 2,000 inmates in the shadow of RFK Stadium, is more than 50 years old. “The structure of it, the design of it...
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RFK transfer is part of continuing resolution in Congress
The transfer of the RFK Stadium campus from the federal government to Washington, D.C., is included in the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. If passed, the city could negotiate with the Washington Commanders to build a new stadium at the site. The continuing resolution was released Tuesday evening. Congress must pass the continuing resolution by Friday before...
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DC Council committee takes step toward expelling Trayon White
A committee of the D.C. Council voted to recommend expelling member Trayon White after an investigation found “substantial evidence” White accepted bribes and violated the Council’s code of conduct.
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‘This is family': Crisfield Seafood to close after almost 80 years
“You hate to see the old establishments go if you’re a Washington native like me,” one customer at the Silver Spring restaurant said.
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Courtroom sketch artist Bill Hennessy dies at 67
With a simple pencil, paper and a dash of color, courtroom sketch artist Bill Hennessy brought us – and you – to places our cameras couldn’t go.
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DC leaders tout significant drop in crime
Violent crime and overall crime in Washington, D.C., has decreased to levels city leaders say they haven’t seen since before the pandemic.
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How DC Air National Guard is connected to RFK Stadium site negotiations
With just two weeks until Congress adjourns for the year, time is running out for the U.S. Senate to decide the fate of the RFK Stadium campus, which factors into where the Washington Commanders might play in the future. Elected officials from Maryland and D.C. as well as the team and the NFL have been meeting with congressional leaders...
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NFL's Goodell, Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers about RFK stadium site
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia. A Senate committee recently approved a bill that would turn the land over to the District. Senate passage and the president’s signature would be necessary...
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‘He's the glue': Emotional Turkey Bowl after Coolidge coach's death last week
The 54th Turkey Bowl was emotional for both teams after an assistant coach suddenly died last week. Darnell Dailey, a military veteran, died after College High School’s semifinal victory. “He was a real stand-up guy,” said his daughter, Zion Dailey. “He was the best dad I could really ever ask for.” “He was not only a dad to me,...
