National Spelling Bee kicks off in DC amid odd White House UFC backdrop

New venue puts event in heart of Washington DC Shuttle rides and crowds irk some returning families White House UFC build-out adds odd backdrop buzz After 15 years at a convention center in suburban Maryland, the Scripps National Spelling Bee moved this year to a grand stage befitting the stakes of the competition: Constitution Hall, Washington’s largest dedicated concert venue. Not everyone at this week’s competition appreciates the change. Continue reading...

Original source: Guardian