Kennedy Center ceiling collapse renews calls for urgent renovations

In the United States, a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed during stormy weather, but no injuries were reported. Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations, emphasized the incident underscores the urgent need for renovations. The Kennedy Center's board, aligned with former President Donald Trump, is currently engaged in legal disputes to proceed with a $250 million renovation plan that includes adding Trump's name to the building's facade.

Kennedy Center ceiling collapse renews calls for urgent renovations
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Published Sep 5, 2026
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