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Reinvent public spaces, convert empty offices: DC business leaders share idea for downtown revival
Bowser says the conversion of office space to housing is well underway, with five projects under construction now and 11 more in the design phase.
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DC business leaders unveil ideas to revitalize downtown
As downtown D.C. struggles to rebound from the pandemic, business leaders are asking the District to spend more than $400 million to reimagine what a fully functional downtown looks like in a new economy, News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Free coffee and food specials on tap for DC's ‘Be Downtown' campaign
D.C.’s “Be Downtown” campaign hopes to welcome people back to the area and incentivize them to try new restaurants.
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DC's ‘Be Downtown' campaign offers food and drink deals
The “Be Downtown specials” campaign will offer coffee and food deals throughout February and March. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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‘I call him Ted Snyder': Virginia and DC coalitions united against Wizards, Caps move take arena debate to Richmond
A diverse coalition of people woke up early Thursday and boarded buses to Richmond to speak to Virginia lawmakers and lobby against the Monumental Sports relocation.
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‘Stop the Arena': DC and Virginia coalitions rally against Wizards, Caps move
Residents from Virginia and D.C. went to Richmond to lobby lawmakers on their unique reasons for opposing the stadium move. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to people at the rally.
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DC awards grant to 4 destinations to create more family fun downtown
The grant aims to support businesses and create family-friendly programming in Downtown D.C. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports from the National Children’s Museum.
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Fannie Mae leaving current headquarters in DC 5 years before lease ends
Fannie Mae announced it’s moving out of its headquarters in Midtown Center five years before its lease expires. News4’s Mark Segraves got reaction from Mayor Muriel Bowser on what it means for the District.
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Fannie Mae to leave downtown DC 5 years early
One of the largest office buildings in D.C. is back on the market. The mortgage giant Fannie Mae announced the company will move out of its 720,000-square-foot offices in Midtown Center, at 15th and L streets NW, five years before its lease was set to expire. Fannie Mae will maintain a headquarters in the D.C. area but vacate the...
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Fannie Mae to leave downtown DC 5 years early
The mortgage giant Fannie Mae announced the company will move out of its 720,000-square-foot offices in Midtown Center five years before its lease was set to expire.
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DC leaders planning Chinatown's future in wake of arena news
District leaders are planning for the possibility that the Capitals and Wizards will leave Capital One Arena for a new arena in Northern Virginia. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she’s not interested in investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the arena if the teams leave. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Video shows robbery of DC Chanel store as thieves set off fire extinguisher
New video shows five people robbing the Chanel store in the upscale CityCenterDC area of downtown D.C., setting off a fire extinguisher during the chaos in which a security guard opened fire.
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Hotel Harrington, Ollie's Trolley close up shop in downtown DC
The Harrington was far from chic like the newer, far more expensive hotels in the neighborhood. Instead, it was a spot the average person could afford, popular amongst tourists and schools groups wanting to visit D.C. on a budget — people like Robert Whitfield, who’s stayed at the Harrington whenever he’s in town on business.
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Hotel Harrington closes after 109 years in downtown DC
For more than 100 years, Hotel Harrington has stood in the center of downtown D.C. just blocks away from the White House, perhaps one of the most famous and infamous hotels in the District. It closed its doors Tuesday, and News4’s Mark Segraves spoke with the last customer after he checked out.
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Here's why buildings were evacuated and roads were closed in downtown DC this afternoon
A suspicious package found near the Secret Service HQ building on H Street NW led to road closures and evacuations for two hours on Thursday.
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DC Council Member Proposes $2 Rideshare Fee for Downtown DC Trips
Uber and Lyft rides in downtown Washington, D.C., could get more expensive if the D.C. Council approves a proposed fee.
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DC Leaders Propose $2 Rideshare Fee for Downtown DC Trips
Your Uber or Lyft ride in downtown D.C. could cost you more if the D.C. City Council approves a new fee. News4’s Mark Segraves takes a look at the proposed congestion fee.
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Rare Falcon's Nest Spotted in Downtown DC
A falcon’s nest with eggs has captured the attention of park rangers and bird lovers who work in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks away from the White House. National Park Service rangers at the Old Post Office Tower first spotted the falcons last week. They saw two adults falcons protecting three eggs perched on the ledge of the EPA...
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Falcon Nest Spotted in Downtown DC
A pair of falcons were seen with a nest of eggs along Pennsylvania Avenue. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC Offering $7.5M in Grants to Add ‘Vibrancy' to Downtown's Outdoor Spaces
D.C. is now offering $7.5 million in grants for organizations to develop outdoor spaces downtown.