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LOOK: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning LOOK: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning
Look: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning With the NFL offseason in full stride, the Washington Commanders are giving their fans more than just some shiny new players for fans to get excited about. Another batch of eye-popping stadium renderings has been released by the team, offering the clearest vision of what the $3.7 billion RFK campus could look like when it's finished. The new visuals highlight sweeping views from major DC landmarks and roadways — including East Capitol Street and the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge — giving fans a sense of what the monumental stadium could look like rising along the Anacostia River. Washing…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day' Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day'
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day' The Washington Commanders are officially coming home. The DC City Council voted 11-2 late on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to give the final approval for a $3.8 billion project to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. The plan also calls for a mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as affordable housing in the area. "Today is a historic day for DC, the Commanders organization, and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "With the Council's approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasti…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals How Americans Are Coping With Rising Costs As Housing Leads Way Survey Reveals How Americans Are Coping With Rising Costs As Housing Leads Way
Survey Reveals How Americans Are Coping With Rising Costs As Housing Leads Way Americans are rethinking what “affordable housing” means as rising costs force families to adjust, according to a new national survey. The poll of 1,000 adults found more than half believe they pay too much for their homes.  Respondents reported spending an average of 42 percent of their annual income on housing-related expenses.  Parents were especially concerned: 42 percent said they doubt their children will be able to afford living in the same neighborhoods where they are growing up. Many blamed their environment for the pressure. Nearly half cited their neighborhood’s highe…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore ‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore
‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore Maryland Gov. Wes Moore isn’t just clapping back at President Donald Trump — he’s daring him to show up on his turf. Moore, who was blasted by Trump from the Oval Office last week after criticizing the use of National Guard troops for municipal policing in Washington, DC, came out swinging Thursday, Aug. 21, in Baltimore and in a letter that doubled as a formal invitation. “Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our communities, keep our name out of your mouth,” Moore said during an event on Thursday. “If you are not willing to understand the pride and beauty of this city and this com…

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by Zak Failla
News
DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31, analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities — including Washington, Boston, and New York City — had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site 'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site President Joe Biden made it official on Monday afternoon, signing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving DC long-term control of the federally-owned campus.  Under the bill, the District will have a 99-year lease at the site, allowing for retail, housing, and recreational developments, though it wasn't alway smooth sailing for lawmakers. "This moment is the result of years of tireless and strategic advocacy, extraordinary collaboration, and bipartisan leadership," DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said.  "We extend our gratitude to President Biden, Rep…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington After four years in the making, Amazon has unveiled the first phase of HQ2 in Arlington's Crystal City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, June 15 at Metro Park, which includes a playground, and of course a pair of 22-story office towers powered by renewable energy that can accommodate 8,000 employees. The buildings at 1400 S. Eads St., boast 50,000 square feet of retail space, EV charging stations, bike racks, bike lanes, a dog park, walking paths. Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "I want to thank everyone from the broad Amazon family f…

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by Cecilia Levine