Scripps National Spelling Bee's move to D.C.'s Constitution Hall draws mixed reactions from participants

Summary

The Scripps National Spelling Bee moved from a suburban Maryland convention center to Constitution Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. after 15 years. While the new venue offers a grander stage, some spellers and their families find the change inconvenient, citing transportation hassles and preferring the old venue's layout. The article captures mixed reactions to the relocation during the competition's return to D.C., coinciding with a White House UFC event.