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Nationals Game Suspended After Three People Shot Outside Nats Park around 9:30pm Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“As a result of the shooting incident, tonight’s (Saturday) Nationals game has been suspended.”

“At approximately 9:30 PM, 1D officers heard sounds of gunshots coming from S.Capitol & O Street SW. 1D officers responded to the location and found 1 adult female victim, suffering from a graze wound to her back. Minutes later 1D officers got information that two additional victims drove themselves to a local hospital and received treatment for injuries sustained at this location. All of the victims are in stable condition. The lookout for the involved suspect vehicle is for a dark colored sedan, unknown make, model or tag number. Last scene fleeing at a high rate of speed southbound on S. Capitol Street SW. This incident is not related or has anything to do with the Nationals stadium. (more…)

Better Late Than Never

By Prince Of Petworth

“On Saturday, July 17 against the San Diego Padres, Nationals fans will have an opportunity to watch a special “Freedom Fireworks” show after the game, presented by Budweiser.”

“It’s been there for at least two weeks.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There’s been an abandoned car sitting on Virginia Ave SE between 6th and 7th street. There’s no parking along this stretch but there are three lanes of active traffic, one of which this car is blocking. It’s been there for at least two weeks. It had a ticket written right away but nothing has been done about it. (more…)

“Opera in the Outfield is back!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Kennedy Center:

“OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD IS BACK!

FREE! Sat., Aug. 28 at Nationals Park

Sit in the outfield for an unforgettable screening of Rossini’s Cinderella on the high-definition scoreboard! The fun begins at 5 p.m. with photo ops, prizes, performances by local artists, a screening of SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera, arts and crafts, and more. Grab food and drinks, then settle in for the broadcast at 7 p.m.!”

Behold Ice Cream Jubilee’s NEW Blueberry ice cream pies, plus more more flavors and some serious accolades

By Prince Of Petworth

From Ice Cream Jubilee (301 Water Street, SE; 1407 T Street, NW):

“Ice Cream Jubilee was just named as America’s Best Ice Cream by People Magazine and the Today Show!

People.com, “10 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.”

Today.com, “41 of the Best Scoop Shops And Frozen Treat Brands in the US”

We’re also launching NEW Blueberry ice cream pies and New flavors to celebrate July 4 and President Biden’s favorite ice cream, Vanilla Chocolate Chip! (more…)

Kilwins Opened First D.C. Location in Navy Yard Across from Nationals Park

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Kilwins

From an email:

“We are excited to announce the news of Kilwins opening its first Location in Washington D.C. in the Navy Yard across the street from Nationals Park.

Kilwins D.C. opened it’s first location in the District of Columbia on Monday June 28th across the street from Nationals Park in the Navy Yard (1250 Half St SE). Kilwins known for its original recipe ice cream and Mackinac Island fudge is originally from Petoskey, Michigan and has 147 franchise locations across the United States. Kilwins was started in 1947 by Don and Katy Kilwin that began as a chocolate and confections store. (more…)

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