🌱 How will the $1.4 billion Sphere reshape National Harbor’s future?

Good morning National Harbor! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will the $1.4 billion Sphere reshape National Harbor’s future?
• Want free Sin Bandera tickets at MGM National Harbor next month?
• What ideas are Prince George’s leaders bringing home from MGM National Harbor?

Also on today's calendar: Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Tensions over Sphere National Harbor escalate as council members press for labor agreement (thebanner.com) — Prince George’s County leaders are weighing $215 million in public bonds, including major tax-increment financing, to help build the massive Sphere venue at National Harbor, and they’re clashing with the developer over union labor guarantees. Council members will hold a listening session Tuesday before a Sept. 29 vote that could shape jobs, traffic, and the waterfront’s future for years.
   

• Gana: Boletos para Sin Bandera y tu oportunidad de conocerlos (audacy.com) — You can win tickets—and possibly VIP access—to see Sin Bandera live at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on October 14, with a local station running call-in contests all this week. Winners must use a mobile ticketing app and follow any COVID-related venue rules to redeem their prizes.
   

• Prince George's Leaders Make Voices Heard at 55th Annual CBC Conference (washingtoninformer.com) — Prince George’s County leaders, including Laurel’s mayor, gathered at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, with one key gala held at MGM National Harbor. Local officials used the event to discuss wealth-building, housing, youth workforce development, and voting rights, aiming to bring new ideas and partnerships back to their communities across the county.
   

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📸 Around National Harbor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in National Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24

• Roger Daltrey →
  The Theater, Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22

• Pins and Needles: Crochet Club
  Oxon Hill - Foundry
  5:30 pm

Wednesday September 23

• A TASTE OF AUTUMN ON THE PLAZA →
  101 MGM National Avenue, Forest Heights
• Basic Computer Skills for Beginners
  Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
  3:00 pm
• Get Active: Line Dancing
  Oxon Hill - Foundry
  6:30 pm

Thursday September 24

• STEM Fun: Weather Hunters
  Oxon Hill - Foundry
  11:00 am
• Basic Computer Skills for Beginners
  Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
  3:00 pm

Friday September 25

• Play and Grow: Ages 0-3
  Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
  11:00 am

Saturday September 26

• Sew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab
  Oxon Hill - Foundry
  10:30 am
• Karlous Miller →
  The Theater, Resort & Casino, Oxon Hill
  8:00 pm

Monday September 28

• Caseworker in the Library
  Oxon Hill - Author Room
  10:00 am

Tuesday September 29

• Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School →
  2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Oxon Hill

• Security guard Nick Liggins' art is on display at Oxon Hill Branch Library (thebanner.com)
• NASA chief on new space race challenge: China is doing ‘what Soviets never could' (worldtribune.com)
• These 9 Chains Have The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets, According To Reviews (tastingtable.com)

Silver Spring

• Car Flips Over After Crash Near Wheaton High School: MCFRS (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I’ll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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