"DC Neighborhoods at Risk: Toll Relief Offered for Arena Support"

The potential relocation of the Washington Capitals and Wizards to northern Virginia has sparked concerns for the economic impact on the Chinatown and Congress Heights neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. The proposed $2 billion stadium deal has prompted political wrangling between Virginia and D.C. officials, with Chinatown businesses and residents worried about the loss of foot traffic and safety issues, while Congress Heights sees the arena as a potential catalyst for economic growth. The fate of these vulnerable neighborhoods now hangs in the balance as the stadium deal faces legislative and public hurdles.