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Since the Otakon 2023 theme is trains, let's have a discussion thread all about trains!

By KSweeley, September 4, 2022 in Otakon 2023

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7-Eleven has opened what seems to be the future of US 7-Eleven stores in Washington D.C. that's open 24/7 and is within close walking distance from the Mount Vernon Place entrance of the convention center.

By KSweeley, June 21, 2021 in Otakon 2021

• food
• food choice

Sad news to report, long-time Otakon staffer Chuck Shandry has passed away.

By KSweeley, February 21, 2021 in General Discussions

Update on the proposed expansion of the Baltimore Convention Center

By KSweeley, February 4, 2020 in General Discussions

New Food Options coming to downtown D.C. within close walking distance from the convention center

By KSweeley, October 1, 2019 in Otakon 2020

Baltimore Convention Center expansion and renovation progressing, planning and design to potentially begin in FY 2020 (starts July 1)

By KSweeley, April 10, 2019 in General Discussions

Otakon mentioned as a "high profile event" on the Baltimore Convention Center website

By KSweeley, April 10, 2019 in General Discussions

Some details about the plans Aramark has with regards to food at the D.C Convention Center, article also details current renovation plans

By KSweeley, April 10, 2019 in Otakon 2019

Major changes coming to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for Otakon 2019, new food and beverage provider incoming, Aramark will be replacing Centerplate, new furniture and tech coming to public common areas

By KSweeley, January 25, 2019 in Otakon 2019

Netflix picked up worldwide streaming rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion, live action series rights to Cowboy Bebop

By KSweeley, November 28, 2018 in Discussion

Proposed high-speed SCMAGLEV passenger rail line could bring very fast and direct connection from Baltimore, BWI Marshall Airport to D.C. Convention Center area.

By KSweeley, November 15, 2018 in General Chit-Chat

Warner Bros. releases first trailer for Legendary's live action Pokemon movie

By KSweeley, November 12, 2018 in General Chit-Chat

Baltimore Convention Center expansion feasibility study finally released, the loss of Otakon mentioned in Baltimore Sun article.

By KSweeley, July 6, 2018 in General Discussions

Android/iOS app dedicated to the McKeldin Fountain in Baltimore has interviews from Otakon attendees.

By KSweeley, May 19, 2018 in General Chit-Chat

Events DC Otakon 2018 event listing; states that Otakon "is the biggest ... celebration of Japanese animation, manga, J-pop, and east Asian culture in the world" also lists wrong dates, Thursday, August 9th to Saturday, August 11th.

By KSweeley, January 25, 2018 in Otakon 2018

New fandom con coming to Baltimore, April 27-29, 2018, Universal FanCon, anyone attending?

By KSweeley, February 4, 2018 in General Chit-Chat

SCMAGLEV high-speed rail proposal for the NorthEast Corridor of the U.S.

By KSweeley, February 4, 2018 in General Chit-Chat

Sony Pictures Television just announced they are acquiring a substantial majority stake in Funimation.

By KSweeley, July 31, 2017 in Discussion

Funimation donating $10,000 towards Hurricane Harvey relief in Texas.

By KSweeley, August 29, 2017 in General Discussions

D.C. Otakon 2017 mentions.

By KSweeley, August 25, 2017 in Post Otakon 2017

D.C. business community and MPD (D.C.'s police) unfamiliar with concept of leisure conventions such as Otakon?

By KSweeley, August 16, 2017 in Post Otakon 2017

Washington Business Journal article about Otakon 2017.

By KSweeley, August 14, 2017 in Post Otakon 2017

My attempt to help everyone attending Otakon this year.

By KSweeley, July 18, 2017 in Otakon 2017

Otakon mentioned in the Washington Post.

By KSweeley, August 8, 2017 in Otakon 2017

WTOP report on Otakon.

By KSweeley, May 11, 2017 in Otakon 2017