Eastern Market Reopening on June 26
Last time Eastern Market was all over the news, it looked like this:
(Of course, let's not forget this either.)
However, today was about moving forward. Construction workers and officials gathered at the building and discussed its upcoming re-introduction into D.C. life. Crews expect to complete the project on June 9.
Eastern Market will officially reopen on June 26; A community celebration will be held the following day on Saturday June 27, according to a press release from the city. Here's a sneak peak of how the recovery's going:
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