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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
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Will Temporary Closure Of Alexandria's King Street Become Permanent? Will Temporary Closure Of Alexandria's King Street Become Permanent?
Will Temporary Closure Of Alexandria's King Street Become Permanent? The City of Alexandria will be closing off the last block of King Street near Waterfront Park to vehicles in a pilot program this summer, Alexandria Living Magazine reports.  The closure, approved by City Council last weekend, will start Memorial Day weekend and last through Labor Day.  The intention is to create more safety for pedestrians along King Street to Waterford Park, and other areas along the river, the magazine said. City Officials will decide after Labor Day if the pilot program will become a permanent change to King Street, as reported by Alexandria Living.  Cl…

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by Annie DeVoe