Hip hip hooray, Snyder sells Commanders!

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Snyder Finally Sells!

At long last Dan Snyder has sold the Washington Commanders (queue collective sigh of relief). The NFL universally approved the team's sale last night to a group led by Josh Harris – owner of the Philadelphia 76ers – for $6.05 billion. The sale is the largest for a North American professional sports franchise ever and puts the nail in the coffin of Dan Snyder's reign of terror. Collective cheers could be heard around town. [ESPN]

DCA Long-Haul Flights Rejected

The attempt to add more long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport was rejected by the House. Sad for travelers, but a win for city leaders who said the plan would jeopardize safety, cause delays, and increase noise. The business group in support of more flights said they’d continue to fight. [Washington Post🔒]

• Related: This airport debate was heated. We breakdown both sides of the issue.

Washingtonian On Love Island

Keenan, a 23-year-old (journalism!) student from D.C., made his debut on the fifth season of Love Island USA earlier this week. All we know from his bio – and an absolutely feral first episode that pushes gender stereotypes back to the 20th century – is that he has an eight-pack, loves dogs, and is in it to win it. He and contestant Kay Kay were the first to smooch and are the clear front-running couple. Is it too soon to call him a hometown hero? [DCist]

MoCo Renters Rejoice

Montgomery County just passed a rent stabilization law that limits annual rent increases to 3% plus inflation with a hard cap of 6%. The law also allows the county’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs to limit extra fines charged by property owners. Montgomery County is now among the largest jurisdictions in the country to pass this kind of law on a permanent basis. [DCist]

What To Do

⚽ Women's World Cup | Friday | 9 p.m.

The U.S. makes their debut in the Women’s World Cup tonight, facing off against Vietnam. Midlands is hosting watch parties for every game this week, or catch it at one of these local spots. [Free, Park View]

🦊 Fantastic Mr. Fox | Friday | 8:30 p.m.

Watch Mr. Fox’s grand fight against the farmers on the REACH’s giant outdoor video wall. [Free, Foggy Bottom]

🧼 Natural Soap Making | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn how to make cold-processed soap using only ingredients found in nature at this Shop Made in DC workshop. Leave with a pound of your handmade soap. [$85, Georgetown]

🚮 Mandela Day of Service | Saturday | 9:30 a.m.

Join this cleanup in the Fairlawn community then meet with D.C.’s Young African Leader Fellows and District agencies to learn about other public service programs. [Free, Anacostia]

👾 SAAM Arcade | Saturday | 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Head to the American Art Museum to enjoy classic console and arcade games, chat with indie game developers, and listen to video game music! [Free, National Mall]

🪩 Barbie Party | Saturday | 10 p.m.

C'mon Barbie (and readers), let’s go party at JR's. This party at is a Barbie themed drag show, pink attire highly encouraged. [Free, Dupont]

😋 Taste of Union Market | Saturday | 1 - 3 p.m.

This tour will take you through the history and culinary highlights of D.C.’s oldest food hall. [$65, Union Market]

🍺 Drafts & Crafts | Saturday | 12 - 4 p.m.

This festival at Dock 5 features dozens of local craft beverage producers and artisans. There will also be a crafting station and Union Market chefs serving food throughout. [$20, Union Market]

🎭 Fringe Fest | Sunday | All Day

Your last chance to catch D.C.’s annual Fringe Festival with performances ranging from comedies to musicals. [$15, Georgetown]

🧩 DC Puzzle Swap | Sunday | 2 - 4 p.m.

The Mount Pleasant library is hosting this puzzle swap. Bring your old puzzles (with NO pieces missing, please) and trade it for something new. [Free, Mount Pleasant]

Today on City Cast

New Police Chief, Ranked Choice Voting’s Fate, and World Cup Watch Parties

D.C. has a new Police Chief. Will she find a solution to the District’s crime surge? City Cast’s Julia Karron and Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington talk it out. Plus, we break down the future of ranked choice voting and where to watch the Women’s World Cup!