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US House passes bill potentially paving way for Commanders stadium in DC
Washington D.C. leaders believe the crumbling RFK Stadium site can be transformed into something great. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill gave them the greenlight to get started on Wednesday night. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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US House passes bill potentially paving way for Commanders stadium in DC
A bill that could lead to a new Washington Commanders stadium in D.C. passed the U.S. House of Representatives 348-55 Wednesday evening. The legislation would give the District control of the federal-government-owned RFK Stadium site for 99 years, allowing for new development including a stadium on 174 acres along the Anacostia River and steps from the Stadium-Armory Metro station....
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Maryland congressmembers oppose bill potentially paving way for Commanders stadium in DC
A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that could lead to a new Washington Commanders stadium in D.C. faces opposition from many congressmembers from Maryland. The legislation would give the District control of the federal-government-owned RFK Stadium site for 99 years, allowing for new development including a stadium on 174 acres along the Anacostia River and steps from the…
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House debates RFK Stadium bill
A bill before the U.S. House of Representatives could give D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site for 99 years, potentially paving the way for a new stadium for the Washington Commanders. News4’s Mark Segraves reports congressmembers from Maryland oppose the legislation.
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Lawmakers to vote on bill that would give DC control of RFK Stadium
Mayor Muriel Bowser says the 99-year lease would allow the District to revamp the area and possibly lure the Commanders back to the nation’s capital. Wednesday’s vote comes as the Commanders are announcing major upgrades to FedEx Field. News 4’s Walter Morris reports.
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Future of RFK Stadium site to be discussed at public forum
The future of the RFK Stadium site will be discussed at a public forum Wednesday evening. D.C. hired two firms to conduct a study on the best uses of public money to invest in the District’s current sports venues like Nationals Park and Capital One Arena and how to finance a new football stadium. The $400,000 contract was awarded...
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Public weighs in on future of RFK Stadium site
The future of the RFK Stadium site will be discussed at a public forum Wednesday evening. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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New deputy mayor seeking to jumpstart downtown recovery and lure Commanders back to DC
The selection of the new deputy mayor for planning and economic development comes as Bowser’s office seeks to repair its work culture image.
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Bowser names new economic development chief
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has tapped former Biden administration official Nina Albert to lead her efforts to jumpstart the downtown economy and get control of the RFK Stadium campus in hopes of luring the Washington Commanders back to the District. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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RFK Stadium site redevelopment advances, after House Oversight Committee drama
Wednesday was a big day for the future of the RFK Stadium site, and possibly for the future of the Washington Commanders
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House commitee approves RFK Stadium bill
The bill would extend the lease for the RFK Stadium site for 99 years, and allow the District to build residential and retail space on that property. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Congress to hear bill on RFK Stadium site redevelopment
The bill could pave the way for a new Washington Commanders stadium. News4’s Megan McGrath reports on what to expect from the hearing.
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House bill could allow new stadium at RFK site
U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) introduced a bill that would allow D.C. to lease the RFK Stadium site from the federal government for another 99 years. That would green light a mixed-use development including housing, commercial development and possibly a new stadium for the Washington Commanders. “There’s really only one place for the team in this...
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New bill would allow redevelopment of RFK Stadium site
U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) introduced a bill Thursday that would allow D.C. to lease the RFK Stadium site from the federal government for another 99 years. News4’s Megan McGrath explains what that means for a potential return to the District for the Washington Commanders.
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Hyundai and DC police offer free anti-theft upgrades at RFK clinic
Owners of 2011-2022 Hyundais can get software upgrades at the RFK stadium site through Monday, News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Bill could clear way for new stadium at RFK site
The Washington Commanders may officially have a new owner in just two weeks. Now intrigue is swirling over where their future home could be. News4’s Mark Segraves reports Congress could be voting on the future of the RFK Stadium site.
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Rep. Comer preparing bill to allow DC to develop RFK Stadium site
U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) is preparing legislation to allow D.C. to develop the RFK Stadium site, according to a spokesperson for the House Oversight Committee, which Comer chairs. The stadium is on federal land leased to D.C., and the lease runs out in 15 years. The bill would not allow a sale of the land to the District....
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DMV Students' Electric Vehicle Grand Prix Returns to RFK Stadium
Students from 25 different schools across the DMV are applying what they’ve learned in the classroom to build and race a battery-powered electric car. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Commanders Supporting DC Efforts to Control RFK Stadium Site
The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of the RFK Stadium site that used to be the home of the NFL team. A team spokesperson said officials are communicating with stakeholders at the federal and local levels about the RFK site. The land is currently controlled by the federal government. That...
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DC Could Possibly Get Control of RFK Stadium Site
There are reports the Washington Commanders is trying to sway Congress to hand over the stadium land to the D.C. government, but not all members of the D.C. Council are on board. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.