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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium, the team’s return to DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, parks and recreation, hotels, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood amenities. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending on Saturday: “Commanders Marching Band Bus.”
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Thanks to Campbell for sending:
“in honor of the commanders and ravens playing in the playoffs this upcoming weekend!”
Ed Note: Hail to the Commanders!
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From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated the early morning Senate passage of her bill with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus from the federal government to D.C. for up to 99 years. The bill is now headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
The RFK Stadium bill clears the way for D.C. to use the land where the crumbling old stadium sits for redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing the RFK Stadium campus, which, at 174 acres, is the largest unused tract of land in the District, since 2017.
“D.C. has scored a victory in its fight for self-determination just in time for the holidays,” (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, having confirmed that congressional leaders appended the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984) to the continuing resolution to extend federal spending, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“As a city, we have worked for years toward the opportunity to transform a vacant, blighted sea of asphalt in the heart of DC and to put the RFK campus back to productive use. Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great – for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment district; for green space, better connections to the river, and monumental views of our Nation’s Capital. The future of the RFK campus will benefit residents and visitors alike, and our vision for the renaissance and development of more than 170 acres of waterfront space will benefit the entire region. (more…)
From an email:
“Mayor Bowser will present former Commander’s cornerback Darrell Green with the Key to the City.
From 10:00 AM-3:00 PM this Saturday, October 19th, Commanders players, local high school football teams, Department of Parks and Recreation football program participants, and community members will gather at Franklin Park (1332 I Street, NW) to celebrate the career and legacy of Mr. Green. (more…)
Thanks to G. for passing on the big Commanders news from ESPN:
“The Washington Commanders have a new name for their stadium. The team secured an eight-year naming rights deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union, and their home will now be called Northwest Stadium.”
photo by CTB in DC
Given the recent RFK news it’s time to revisit our favorite subject – will the Washington Football Team now known as the Commanders, under new ownership, thank the Gods, return to DC? Or you think National Harbor? Or stay in Landover? Or maybe they head to Alexandria…
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From the Mayor’s Office last night:
“Following the House passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984), Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“Tonight’s vote was a significant step forward in our efforts to unlock the full potential of the RFK Campus — for our residents and visitors, the community, and DC’s Comeback. H.R. 4984 received overwhelming, bipartisan support and we want to thank House Oversight Chair James Comer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and all of the co-sponsors for championing this legislation. We look forward to working with the Senate to swiftly advance this legislation.”
From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: (more…)
Thanks to David for sending this Sweet Mustang in “Commanders colors”
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