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Social Sports Concept Ballers Raises $20M, Eyes DC Expansion Ballers, a sports venue and exclusive members’ club, has closed on $20M of funding and plans to open more than 50 locations within the next 10 years. The funding comes as Ballers is slated to open its 55K SF Philadelphia flagship in July and a 30K SF location …

DC pays off Wharf bonds 15 years early D.C. officials say they have paid off $198 million in bonds used to finance infrastructure at the project, including the new sea wall. The city made the final payment June 1 — 15 years before the bonds were set to mature. The bonds were a form of …

Mayor Bowser Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: Grow DC “With this budget, we’re not waiting for change to happen – we’re making change happen. The Growth Agenda is about creating jobs for DC residents and generating the economic activity we need to keep DC a world-class city,” said Mayor Bowser. “This budget acknowledges the challenges …

For the 25th year, the Partnership attended ICSC Las Vegas to support retail and “retail-tainment” attraction.  Over the years, the Partnership’s efforts have resulted in more than 300 retailers restaurants, and entertainment venues choosing to open in the District—including over 60 new grocery stores. During the 2025 conference, WDCEP met with nearly 40 grocery stores, …

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