From a press release:
“Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the first set of summer 2024 Filene Center performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Tickets for all announced performances go on sale to the public on Friday, February 16 at 10 AM.
“Wolf Trap serves as a welcoming haven for all, where our thoughtfully curated roster of award-winning artists guarantees an opportunity for everyone to create long-lasting memories that span generations,” said Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “This year, we are thrilled to open the Meadow Commons—the embodiment of our community’s commitment and support to enhance the visitor experience through elevated concessions, improved accessibility, and more. With this upgrade, we’re dedicated to ensuring that all visitors can savor the magic of a performance at Wolf Trap.”
The full roster of Wolf Trap’s 2024 Summer performances announced to date are found HERE.
Season highlights include: Read More
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to Matt (and others) for passing on:
“Dear Fans and Supporters,
I’m writing to update our community of fans, customers, athletes, employees, our union workforce, sponsors, partners and extended family members regarding last month’s announcement that Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District at Potomac Yard, the cornerstone of which will be a brand new, state-of-the-art arena for the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards.
Since the announcement, I have heard from fans across the DMV regarding the potential creation of a new Entertainment District if all approvals are received. I appreciate all the support and excitement from fans and customers about this project and I certainly acknowledge concerns heard from passionate members of the community. I look forward to hearing from those who are concerned, working to address any issues raised and demonstrating why I believe this is the best decision for our fans, our thousands of full and part-time employees, the teams, the athletes, our partners, and the DMV.
I believe in the DMV and will always be an advocate for our extended community, for the benefit of our teams and fans. My goal is to always take the high road and I believe I have lived up to that. However, I feel that it is important for me to address you, our community, directly, presenting the facts of this project.
At the heart of this decision is my belief that this project will accomplish two critical objectives: Read More
rendering courtesy JBG
From Monumental Sports:
“Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards’ home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized. Read More
No!!!!! https://t.co/OrVtwALbX5
— PoPville (@PoPville) December 12, 2023
This was supposed to be a hypothetical!!
UPDATE From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled legislation to support a complete renovation and modernization of the Capital One Arena. The legislation, which has unanimous support from the DC Council, outlines the District’s contribution of a half billion dollars to the modernization project to create a state-of-the-art urban arena and solidifies Monumental Sports and Entertainment as an economic anchor of the Gallery Place-Chinatown entertainment district and a destination for District residents and visitors.
“Downtown DC is the District’s economic engine that provides revenue resources to support important programs in the city. Mr. Leonsis and Monumental Sports have been critical partners in keeping our downtown thriving, especially after the pandemic. The modernization of the Capital One Arena will be an invaluable investment for continued success and our future prosperity,” said Mayor Bowser. “This proposal represents our best and final offer and is the next step in partnering with Monumental Sports to breathe new life and vibrancy into the neighborhood and to keep the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals where they belong – in Washington, DC.”
The legislation that Mayor Bowser submitted to the Council outlines the parameters of the agreement, including receiving the authority to enter into a lease extension and provide financing of $500 million toward the $800 million renovation project over a period of three years beginning in 2024. City leaders have also committed to a swift and expedited review and approval process to meet current construction plans for the arena. Read More
My God https://t.co/B7mpo75wIw
— PoPville (@PoPville) December 5, 2023
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to make sure you saw that there is a fundraiser happening for the family that lost their home in the explosion that happened in Arlington a few days ago. The family is safe, but they did lose everything (and right before the holidays!)”
photos by Ron Cohn
Thanks to Ron for sending:
“Dark Star Park is a small urban patch in Rosslyn, bisected by a street, and easily missed. The odd oasis is home to otherworldly concrete spheres and tunnels, medal poles and pavement markings. Once a year, on Aug 1 at 9:32 am, these objects align. Read More
photos via WMATA
From WMATA:
“The new Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail Station opens Friday at 5 a.m., connecting one of Alexandria’s fastest growing communities to the region.
“Going fast! Fare machines at the new Potomac Yard Station are loaded up with 25,000 commemorative SmarTrip cards available NOW. Get yours today!”
Less than 15 minutes to the nation’s capital, Potomac Yard-VT, on the Blue and Yellow lines, is the 98th station in the Metrorail system.” Read More
Update from the Department of For-Hire Vehicles:
“The Department of For-Hire Vehicles, which regulates taxicabs, limos, and ride-hailing companies in the District, allows residents of Maryland and Virginia to operate in the District. One requirement is to display a taxi vehicle tag issued by the District. In the past, some taxicabs had tags issued both by the District and their home jurisdiction. That is why you may occasionally see taxicabs with two tags.”
“Dear PoPville,
Attached is an interesting double license plate I saw in Woodley Park area today – DC and Virginia tags…. for what the helen of troy is this?” Read More
photo from March 2022 by airbus777
From WMATA:
“Metro is extending the closure of six stations south of Reagan National Airport due to unexpected site conditions and remediation efforts for the future Potomac Yard Station. The announcement today comes three weeks before stations were scheduled to reopen to give our customers time to plan their trips accordingly.
Work to tie-in new tracks to the station, which was slated to conclude on Saturday, Oct. 22, will now end on Saturday, Nov. 5. Read More
From WMATA:
“Metro took control of the Silver Line Extension today at 6:00 a.m. This milestone, known as the “Operational Readiness Date” (ORD), marks the point where provisional care and control of the Extension – including six new Silver Line stations, 11.4 miles of new track, and a new rail yard – is formally transferred from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to Metro.
The opening date for passenger service will follow an action by Metro’s Board of Directors on the final acceptance of the line from MWAA. Read More
