LinkLinks Washington Post: Kennedy Center furloughs 250 in wake of $25 million federal grant By Editor On Mar 31, 2020 Last updated Mar 31, 2020 66 Share Less than a week after being awarded a $25 million grant as part of the federal government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package, the Kennedy Center is bracing for more layoffs. On Tuesday, the arts center announced that it will furlough 250 administrative staffers for five weeks, bringing its temporary layoffs to more than 1,100. The cuts — made days after musicians at the National Symphony Orchestra were told their paychecks would cease April 3 — reveal the deepening financial impact of the covid-19 pandemic on Washington’s preeminent performing arts venue. 66 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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