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Should More Washingtonians Live in Alley Dwellings?

Tens of thousands of Washingtonians once lived in alleys, though they were thought of as slum dwellings. But could alley homes make a comeback — and maybe even go upscale? Mark Lawrence and Elizabeth Emerson, whose architecture firm specializes in turning garages into boutique apartments, explain what it would look like if D.C. opened up alley dwellings. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Mapping the Neighborhood Around New RFK Stadium

The RFK Stadium redevelopment is expected to span 190 acres across six districts, effectively transforming a large swath of eastern D.C. It will feature the Stadium District, which includes the 65,000-seat arena for the Commanders, and a Plaza District featuring housing, retail, and entertainment. [Axios]

Bill Introduced to Rename Kennedy Center After Trump

The Make Entertainment Great Again Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.), proposes renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the “Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts.” This follows President Trump overhauling the center’s board and naming himself the chair in February. [The Hill]

DC Pro-Union Restaurant Workers Protest in Philly

Employees from at least six D.C.-area restaurants owned by Stephen Starr protested in Philadelphia this week, demanding better working conditions and alleging Starr Restaurants has engaged in union-busting tactics. Starr Restaurants is headquartered in Philly. [Philadelphia Inquirer 🔒]

• Initiative 82, which would have eliminated tipped minimum wage, was a hotly contested issue during Monday’s City Council vote. Here’s what D.C. will be spending our tax dollars on next year. [City Cast DC 🎧]

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