The Latest Breaking News from Matt Floca

Kennedy Center’s leader stopped a plan to fix the faulty ceiling before it came crashing down, whistleblowers claim

Matt Floca, the center’s chief operating officer, did not treat the roofing issues as priorities and in April halted a funded plan to address them, the whistleblowers claim

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Trump said the Kennedy Center would be closed for 7 days, it’s going to be longer than that

‘The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years,’ Donald Trump has claimed

The Independent UK · Sep 25

'Take it down!' Crowd cheers as Kennedy Centre removes Trump's name - watch

The removal of US President Donald Trump's name from the facade of The John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington was completed on Saturday. The move comes after a federal court ordered the venue to reverse its renaming, according to a legal filing submitted by the centre's…

The Times of India · Jun 13

Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations

Cultural and historic preservation groups are urging a federal judge to block President Donald Trump from renovating the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million…

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”

The Independent UK · Apr 22

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Kennedy Center Closing for Two Years After Trump Board Votes Unanimously for $257M Renovation

Experts warn that the Kennedy Center's $257 million, Trump-approved renovation may have lasting impacts on Washington's arts scene during its two-year closure.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Trump ally stepping down as head of Kennedy Center

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The Independent UK · Mar 13