With the location of a new Washington Redskins stadium still up in the air, elected officials are making one thing clear: if the team wants to build at the RFK Stadium site, the name of the team has to go. (more…)
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Long-Term Lease for RFK Stadium Site Fails to Make Spending Bill
Once again, a proposal at the federal level for a long-term lease to the RFK Stadium site–which could potentially facilitate a new Washington Redskins stadium project–has failed after being omitted from a spending bill. (more…)
Poll: Most D.C. Residents Support Redskins Stadium at RFK Site, Without Public Funds
Most D.C. residents favor a new Washington Redskins stadium at the RFK Stadium site, but their support wanes with a public contribution in the form of construction costs or land, according to a Washington Post poll. (more…)
D.C. Mayor Not Giving Up on Possible Redskins Stadium at RFK Site
Although the District has seemingly deemphasized its pursuit of the Washington Redskins, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser indicated last week that she has not abandoned the idea of a new NFL facility at the RFK Stadium site. (more…)
RFK Stadium Will be Demolished by 2021
Washington, DC officials have announced that RFK Stadium will be demolished by 2021, but insist that the plans are not tied to an effort to build a new Washington Redskins stadium at the site. (more…)
Allen: Expect New Redskins Stadium Announcement in Next Year
Team president Bruce Allen says fans can expect more information about a new Washington Redskins stadium in the next year, as the team preps for a post-FedEx Field world in 2027. (more…)
Provision Could Stall Pursuit of New Redskins Stadium at RFK Stadium Site
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council passed a provision that could effectively stall any effort to build a new Washington Redskins stadium at the RFK Stadium site. (more…)
Bill Would Allow District to Purchase RFK Stadium Site
A bill from Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton would allow the District of Columbia to purchase the RFK Stadium site, but does not address whether a new Washington Redskins stadium could be built there. (more…)
Potential Redskins Stadium at RFK Site Draws Opposition
The potential for a Washington Redskins stadium at the RFK Stadium site is drawing backlash in some circles, leaving more questions about an already uncertain proposition. (more…)
Redskins Stadium Provision Sparks Debate in Congress
As the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to shift parties, a proposed Washington Redskins stadium provision for the RFK Stadium site is sparking plenty of debate. (more…)