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Why Cocktail Experiences Are All the Rage in DC

Pumpkin spice is fine and all, but D.C. bartenders are doing way more interesting things with fall flavors. Today, Emily Venezky of Eater is taking you on a little bar crawl through the city’s best drinks worth putting on a sweater for — and why D.C. is a great city for cocktails. [City Cast DC 🎧]

DC Outmaneuvers Congress, Spends Blocked Funds

D.C. officials may have solved that billion-dollar budget problem created by Congress. By using a little known law to boost spending, tap leftover federal funds, and shift payments into the next fiscal year, WAMU outlined how D.C. managed to avoid the most severe cuts that many feared just months ago. [WAMU 88.5]

Good News for Landlords, Bad News for Some Renters

The D.C. Council this week voted to exempt most two-to-four unit rental properties from the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, in the process reducing tenant rights when those buildings are sold. Supporters say it helps small landlords, while critics argue the decision lacked proper public input. The legislation is pending the mayor’s approval. [Washington Post 🔐]

Who Will Design the Commanders Stadium?

Two powerhouse firms are in the running to design the highly anticipated new RFK stadium: HKS, which has designed many stadiums, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles; and HNTB, which already has a relationship with the team, having recently designed the Commanders’ locker room at their training facility Ashburn. [Urban Turf]

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