Stadium Deal Opponents Are Not Moved by Latest Plans to Redevelop RFK

Stadium deal opponents are not moved by latest plans to redevelop RFK

A local ballot initiative to prohibit the construction of a professional sports stadium on the RFK site is unimpressed by the updated deal on the D.C. stadium.

The Politics Hour: What's in the revised RFK stadium deal; plus, Metro GM Randy Clarke on the bus overhaul

The D.C. Council is planning to vote on the revised RFK stadium deal with the Washington Commanders Aug. 1. Also, we speak with Metro General Manager Randy Clarke about the new bus routes.

Scots Prepare to Welcome Trump With Insults, Protests; Commanders Stadium Deal Unveiled; and MoCo’s Fire Department Sounds Like a Spirited Bunch - Washingtonian

Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Phew! What a scorcher. Very hot and humid today. A nominal high of 99, but the heat index will make it feel as hot as 109. A heat advisory will be in effect after 11 AM. The overnight low will be around 78, but that dastardly heat index will keep things uncomfortable. Sports this weekend: The Mubadala Citi DC Open continues all weekend, with the women’s and men…

District Links: Mendelson’s revised RFK deal draws pushback from legislators seeking further changes; USDA to vacate one of its SW buildings; and more

The revised RFK stadium deal outlined yesterday by DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson is drawing pushback from several legislators, who say they’re looking for further modifications before they’d be willing to vote next Friday in favor of legislation approving DC’s deal with the Washington Commanders.