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Deal To Bring Caps, Wizards From DC To Potomac Yard Dead, Officials Say Deal To Bring Caps, Wizards From DC To Potomac Yard Dead, Officials Say
Deal To Bring Caps, Wizards From DC To Potomac Yard Dead, Officials Say The Washington Capitals and Wizards are staying put after all. Following months of negotiations, the City of Alexandria announced on Monday, March 27 that they've cut off talks related to the Potomoac Yard Entertainment District that would have led to the teams heading from DC into Virginia. It has been a source of consternation among sports fans, residents, and politicians for weeks. "We negotiated a framework for this opportunity in good faith and participated in the process in Richmond in a way that preserved our integrity," officials said. "We trusted this process and are disappointed …

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by Zak Failla
News
Alexandria's Potomac Yard Protestors Descend On Richmond Alexandria's Potomac Yard Protestors Descend On Richmond
Alexandria's Potomac Yard Protestors Descend On Richmond Traffic nightmare. Air pollution. Hidden costs. That's what Alexandria residents could face if the Potomac Yard comes to fruition, according to several activists against it. We've made it to the Brand New General Assembly Building!14 stories of legislative madness for the next two months. pic.twitter.com/MSSwUQgz1Y — DC New Liberals (@DCNewLiberals) February 8, 2024 And so, they brought their concerns to Richmond on Thursday, Feb. 8, hoping some two dozen or more lawmakers would hear them out. The protest was organized in part by Stop the Arena, who believe the plan for the massive are…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board
Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Some travelers were left in a lurch on Friday morning when a train derailed near Reagan National Airport.  Service was suspended temporarily on the Blue and Yellow lines on Friday, Sept. 29 as officials investigated a derailment that impacted at least 50 passengers who were on board at the time. According to WMATA, the incident happened around 10 a.m. resulting in trains being shut down between Potomac Yard and the airport. UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Delay: Service is suspended in both directions. We are investigating the reports of a possible derailment. No injuries, update to follow. …

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by Zak Failla