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Sep 21, 2023

A Bill Extending D.C.’s Lease On RFK Site Advanced In The House. Is The Drive For A New Stadium Nearing The End Zone?

On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee passed legislation that would give D.C. the power to redevelop the RFK Stadium site–and potentially lure the Commanders back to the District.

Feb 23, 2023

Update: Tamarindo Afro-Latin Music Festival Canceled For May

Organizers Adobo DMV and Broccoli City said ticketholders will be refunded and they may still host other events over the May 6 weekend.

Jun 09, 2022

Majority Of D.C. Council Says They Do Not Support Building A New Stadium At RFK Site

Seven of the 13 members on the D.C. Council signed a letter insisting the dilapidated 190-acre site be redeveloped for more housing, public green spaces and new retail. 

Mar 28, 2022

As She Touts Proposed Athletic Center, Bowser Renews Call For RFK To Be Turned Over To D.C.

D.C.’s push to gain control of the RFK Stadium campus could be complicated by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s openness to bringing the Washington Commanders back.

Nov 20, 2020

Developers Are Now Able To Pitch Projects For Hill East’s Reservation 13, Former Site of DC General

The request calls for mixed-use proposals with a particular focus on affordable housing.

Nov 06, 2020

I Went To Jurassic Quest, The Dinosaur Drive-Thru At RFK Stadium

“There’s no blue and red dinosaurs. There’s just a lot of family fun.”

Jul 02, 2020

Lawmakers And FedEx Urge D.C.’s NFL Team To Change Its Name Amid Bid For RFK Stadium

If the football team doesn’t change its name, local and federal officials don’t see a way forward.

Jun 29, 2020

Broccoli City, Events DC Launching Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Theater On RFK Campus

Drive-in movie theatres are having a very 2020 comeback — in the form of local pop-ups.

Jun 19, 2020

Monument For Washington Football Team’s Racist Founder Removed From RFK Stadium After Being Defaced

“Change the name” was spray-painted on a monument to George Preston Marshall on the grounds of RFK Stadium overnight, and by Friday the monument was removed entirely.

Nov 18, 2019

Nats Park Transformed Navy Yard. Does That Mean There Should Be A New Football Stadium At RFK?

The area around Nationals Park has exploded with development since the stadium was built — now, some city officials want to realize that same vision for the 190-acre lot where the now-empty RFK Stadium stands.

 
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