D.C. gains RFK Stadium site control, paves way for new stadium
1 hour ago · The RFK Stadium bill requires D.C. to reserve 30% of the campus for parks and open space and prohibits D.C. from building along the waterfront. Norton noted that the RFK Stadium site is the largest tract of unused land in the District and said it serves as an example of her efforts to stimulate economic growth in the city.
From the trash to the gavel: RFK Stadium deal lives again with
6 days ago · In a shocking turn of events, a once-trashed provision to transfer the grounds of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to D.C. was given new life. The decision came just after 1 a.m. on ...
Here’s what Maryland and DC leaders say about the RFK stadium …
5 days ago · The U.S. Senate passed a bill on Saturday granting control of the old RFK Stadium site to D.C., a last-minute passage that helps clear the way for the Washington Commanders to potentially move ...
Congress passes RFK Stadium bill in stunning win for D.C. - MSN
The Senate stunned D.C. early Saturday — passing the RFK Stadium bill after it looked dead. Why it matters: With President Biden's signature, the District would get 99-year control over the ...
Inside the RFK bill stunner: Fighter jets and a promise to a D.C ...
2 days ago · At RFK, a new football stadium is not guaranteed and is likely to face hurdles in the D.C. Council should it involve taxpayer money and concern among some neighbors nearest the RFK site, east of ...
Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington ... - ABC News
6 days ago · Two versions of the House's slimmed-down bill, including the one that passed Friday night to avoid a government shutdown, did not include it. Giving the local government control of the land for the next 99 years allows for the decaying husk of the old stadium to be torn down and the site redeveloped for any number of things.
DC takes ‘giant’ step forward to control RFK Stadium site
Dec 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Buried in a sweeping Congressional package, legislation released Tuesday was a major move forward for D.C.’s control over the RFK Stadium site. According to the Continuing Resolution, if the legislation passes, administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus would be transferred from the federal government to the […]
Government funding deal opens door to move Washington …
Dec 18, 2024 · The government funding deal unveiled by congressional negotiators Tuesday paved the way for moving the Commanders’ stadium from Maryland to Washington, D.C., a development that local officials...
RFK Stadium bill passed by Senate committee, clearing hurdle for ...
Nov 19, 2024 · The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed legislation that would give the District of Columbia control of the RFK Stadium land by a 17-2 vote Tuesday.
DC's RFK Stadium demolition approved, passes environmental …
May 2, 2024 · The National Park Service announced Thursday that the District can demolish RFK Stadium in Northeast D.C. RFK Stadium hasn’t been used for an event in five years, and it’s been falling...