Prince George’s County OKs funds to bring Sphere to Maryland’s National Harbor

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The Prince George’s County Council voted Tuesday to approve a multimillion-dollar financing package for a $1.4 billion Sphere entertainment venue at Maryland’s National Harbor, clearing a major hurdle for the development of a smaller version of the Las Vegas attraction.

The council voted unanimously to authorize up to $215 million in special obligation bonds to finance the project, which is expected to generate thousands of jobs and millions in annual tax revenue.

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