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Kennedy Center director says closure will last one week 'unless extended'

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The Kennedy Center’s main building will be closed for at least a week for emergency repairs, its executive director said in court filings on Thursday, as the Justice Department insists that move is unrelated to the Trump-aligned board’s decision to pursue long-term renovations.

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  1. Forbes

    Kennedy Center Director Tells Court Building Will Be Closed For A Week—‘Unless Extended’ (opens Forbes)

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    The filing comes after Trump suggested the building could be “ripped down.”

  2. The Hill

    Kennedy Center director says closure will last 1 week 'unless extended' (opens The Hill)

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    The Kennedy Center’s main building will be closed for at least a week for emergency repairs, its executive director said in court filings on Thursday, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) insists the move is unrelated to the Trump-aligned board’s decision to pursue long-term renovations.

  3. FOX8 WGHP

    Kennedy Center director says closure will last one week 'unless extended' (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    The Kennedy Center’s main building will be closed for at least a week for emergency repairs, its executive director said in court filings on Thursday, as the Justice Department insists that move is unrelated to the Trump-aligned board’s decision to pursue long-term renovations.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Kennedy Center closes main building public spaces for 7 days due to safety risks, CEO says (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Most public spaces in the main building of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been temporarily closed to the general public for at least seven days due to structural deterioration, according to a federal court declaration filed Thursday.

  5. WDIO Duluth

    Kennedy Center says building closed temporarily due to ‘acute risks to public safety’ (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    A top official at the Kennedy Center says he closed the iconic performing arts center temporarily due to “acute risks to public safety resulting from continued structural deterioration” of the aging building. Matt Floca is the Kennedy Center’s executive director and chief operating officer.

  6. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker – Kennedy Center says building closed temporarily due to ‘acute risks to public safety’ (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    A top official at the Kennedy Center says he closed the iconic performing arts centers temporarily due to “acute risks to public safety".

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