Sphere is coming to National Harbor, as Prince George's County looks to recoup losses
WUSA9 • • business
Key Points:
- Developers and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced plans to bring Sphere, a Las Vegas-style concert and entertainment venue, to National Harbor in Prince George's County, aiming to boost the local entertainment scene.
- The announcement comes amid recent entertainment venue losses in the area, including the closure of Six Flags America and the Washington Commanders' move from Landover.
- The proposed Sphere will be a massive geodesic dome with a projection of Earth, located near MGM's National Harbor Hotel and Casino, with a seating capacity of about 6,000—one-third the size of the Las Vegas original.
- Gov. Moore and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy praised the project as a major economic development opportunity, though it requires approval from
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