FBI's New Home, City-Funded Stadium Makeover, and New Credit Card Fees
The FBI has finally said where it’s moving — a decision that could have a big impact on the shape of the D.C. area. The Wizards and Capitals are asking for a ton of city money to spiff up their stadium. Plus the team discusses what’s up with restaurants charging credit card fees. City Cast DC Producer Julia Karron and City Cast Contributor Dan Reed join us to give us the rundown.
Check out another episode we did on the infamous FBI headquarters
And be sure to check out the amazing local reporting that fueled this episode:
- Check out the Washington Post’s Breakdown of the FBI’s HQ.
- Read up on the $600M Monumental is asking for the Stadium, from this Washington post report, and the opinion piece criticism to that ask.
- The Washingtonian covered the new credit card fees making eating out more costly.
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