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Why Youngkin plan to build $2 billion facility for Capitals and Wizards could end up underwater

By Jack Birle
Published December 19, 2023 11:13pm ET
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Why Youngkin plan to build $2 billion facility for Capitals and Wizards could end up underwater
The proposed new Arena and Entertainment District in the Potomac Yard neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. | (Rendering courtesy of JBG SMITH)


Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Virginia leaders are vying to build a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria, Virginia, but it could run into long-term environmental concerns.

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