🪧 National Symphony Orchestra musicians organized a strike at the Kennedy Center on Friday, threatening to disrupt Saturday's opening gala and the forthcoming season. An 18-month labor agreement, valued at $1.8 million in new costs, was quickly reached, including wage increases, expanded healthcare, paid parental leave and other benefits. (Washington Post)
❌ ICYMI: Chappell Roan abruptly cancelled her headliner slot at All Things Go music festival in New York and D.C. this weekend, citing mental health. The announcement came as the queer pop mega-star faces online backlash for statements in which she expressed frustration with both major American political parties and the presidential election. (Washington Post)
⚾ The Nationals lost their final season game to the Phillies (3-6) yesterday, missing postseason chances for the fifth consecutive year. Fans are watching promising young players for next season, including hometown star James Wood and pitcher MacKenzie Gore.
⚽ Audi Field in D.C. is among a dozen U.S. stadiums hosting next year's FIFA World Cup Club, an international soccer tournament among the world's top club teams.
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