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Caps and Wiz Stay in D.C., New Rosslyn Food Hall, and Nats Park Upgrades

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Caps and Wiz Stay in D.C., New Rosslyn Food Hall, and Nats Park Upgrades

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In a dramatic turn of events, Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis announced that the Capitals and Wizards will be staying in D.C. after all. Plus, there’s yet another new food hall in the DMV and Nats Park has undergone some futuristic upgrades just in time for the new season. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and Anna Spiegel join the team to break it all down.

For more on Ted Leonsis’ battle with a local Chinatown busker, listen to our episode with the reporter who broke the story.


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