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11th Street Bridge Park Design Winner! OMA + OLIN selected for DC’s first elevated park over the Anacostia River

By Prince Of Petworth

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All OMA + OLIN renderings via 11th Street Bridge Park

From a press release:

“At 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, OMA Partner Jason Long and OLIN Partner Hallie Boyce will present their community inspired design concept and vision for the 11th Street Bridge Park. District Department of Transportation Director Matthew Brown and 11th Street Bridge Park Director Scott Kratz will provide opening remarks.

After a seven-month nationwide competition, the OMA + OLIN design was unanimously selected by the competition jury. The design team was asked to transform an aged-out freeway bridge into a one of a kind new civic space over the Anacostia River.

Continues with lots more info and renderings after the jump. (more…)

Yikes! “tornado warning at navy yard. Here it comes”

By Prince Of Petworth

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@ddeschryver tweets us

“@PoPville tornado warning at navy yard. Here it comes.”

UPDATE from Alert DC:

“National Weather Service reports they have issued a tornado warning for the District of Columbia until 1 PM. Please stay indoors in an inner room away from windows and doors.”

UPDATE 12:50pm:

“The National Weather Service reports the tornado warning has been canceled for the District.”

Willie’s Brew & Que officially opening Thursday in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

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300 Tingey Street, SE

Capitol Riverfront BID reports:

“The barbeque is being tested on the grill, and the big-screen TVs are ready to go! Sports bar-themed barbeque restaurant Willie’s Brew & Que will be opening very soon in the Boilermaker Shops, located at 300 Tingey Street, SE in the Capitol Riverfront.

Willie’s Brew & Que will be open daily from 11:00 am to 2:00 am. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and dinner everyday from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am.

Willie’s features a total of fourteen 70-inch and 60-inch TVs, so customers will be able to view at least three games from any seat in the restaurant.”

I’m told Thursday is the official opening. Here’s a sneak peek we took a few weeks ago.

Nats will release some Standing Room Only Tickets at the Box Office 9am Tomorrow

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user thisisbossi

From a press release:

“The Washington Nationals will begin their Postseason run when they host Game One of the National League Division Series on Friday, October 3 at 3:07 p.m. at Nationals Park. The game will be televised exclusively on FOX Sports 1.

A limited number of Standing Room Only tickets for this NLDS matchup will go on sale at the Nationals Park Box Office on Friday at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and fans can purchase up to two tickets per customer. Each ticket will be $30 and grandstand seating will not be available for purchase day-of-game during the Postseason. Fans should be sure to check that they bring the correct NLDS ticket to Friday’s game, as anyone with an incorrect ticket will not be admitted into the ballpark.”

A Look Inside Willie’s Brew & Que finally coming soon to Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

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300 Tingey St, SE

Last week ANC Rep David Garber tweeted that the long awaited Willie’s Brew & Que was finally hiring. Now, these photos were posted to Willie’s facebook page. If the BBQ is any good this could be another a great addition to Navy Yard. They are located at the opposite end of Bluejacket brewery in the Boilermaker building. Stay tuned for an opening date.

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DC VegFest this Saturday at Yards Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of Yards Park by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo

From a press release:

“Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious, DC VegFest is the place to be on September 20th from 11am-6pm. More than 15,000 Washingtonians and visitors alike are expected to attend this yearly celebration of the best of everything vegetarian in and around the nation’s capital.

“From free vegan food samples and cooking demos to a kids’ activity area and live music, DC VegFest has something for everyone,” says Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing. “Now in its sixth year, this free outdoor event is the perfect way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon with your family and friends – including your furry four-legged friends who can enjoy free treats in our new Barking Lot.”

During this day-long celebration, more than 100 exhibitors, partners, and sponsors will showcase a wide range of products, services and resources to help Washingtonians discover why eating a plant-based diet and choosing vegetarian foods is one of the best ways to help protect our health, the planet, and animals.

DC VegFest will take place at Yards Park, corner of N St and 1st St SE, Washington, DC, and attendees will have the opportunity to: (more…)

Tickets for Nats Post Season Goes on Sale Mon. Sept. 22nd

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user DoctorJ.Bass

From an email:

“The Washington Nationals announced today that tickets for potential Postseason National League Division Series games at Nationals Park will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 22 at 10 a.m. A maximum of four tickets for each game may be purchased either online at nationals.com/postseason or by calling 888.632.NATS(6287) on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be unavailable for purchase at the box office.

In addition, the Nationals Park Box Office will sell a limited number of Standing Room Only tickets the day of each postseason game, subject to availability. Grandstand seating will not be available for purchase day-of-game during the 2014 Postseason. In the event the Nationals qualify, National League Championship Series and World Series single game tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks, based on availability.

Season Plan Holders and NATS PLUS members received information regarding their opportunity to purchase single game Postseason tickets earlier this month. Fans only have a few more days to place a deposit on 2015 full season ticket plans and receive 2014 Postseason ticket purchase priority before tickets go on sale to the general public.

The Nationals could secure a Postseason berth as early as this week, as the team’s magic number to clinch the National League East is four.”

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