photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Nationals Park on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:55 PM.”
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From a press release:
“Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Capital Eagle, and the Washington Nationals today announced the Budweiser Clydesdales will return to Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 1 to celebrate MLB Opening Day at Nationals Park. (more…)
[More reaction, including from AG, Councilmembers, the Developer and Monumental, after the jump.]
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson and Members of the Council of the District of Columbia, and Chief Executive Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ted Leonsis announced that they have reached a deal to transform and expand the Capital One Arena into a state-of-the-art urban arena that will be the home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals through 2050. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball are making it faster and easier for fans to come through the gates at Nationals Park with the implementation of MLB Go-Ahead Entry, a hands-free, frictionless ballpark entry experience. Fans can register now in the MLB Ballpark app and to use Go-Ahead Entry throughout the 2024 season. (more…)
From The Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals unveiled today a special Cherry Blossom Capitals jersey as well as Capitals Cherry Blossom merchandise available for purchase at the Team Stores. (more…)
625 H Street, NE photos courtesy Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe
From a press release:
“Grand Central LLC is excited to open its second sportsbook in the District of Columbia on H Street in Ward 6 in Northeast DC: Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe (625 H Street NE). Its first sportsbook, Grand Central Restaurant, Bar & Sportsbook in Adams Morgan, opened in October 202. It was the first Class B license granted in the District of Columbia. (more…)
“Who DID THIS?!” via @SenLouiseLucas
From Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Mendelson released the following statement after news reports that the Virginia legislature may not fund Governor Youngkin’s proposed arena at Potomac Yard.
“The Arena and Monumental Sports have been partners with the District for almost 30 years, and a great asset to downtown,” Mendelson said. “As a deal in Virginia remains uncertain, the Council continues to be ready to welcome Monumental Sports’ change of mind. (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
Given the recent RFK news it’s time to revisit our favorite subject – will the Washington Football Team now known as the Commanders, under new ownership, thank the Gods, return to DC? Or you think National Harbor? Or stay in Landover? Or maybe they head to Alexandria…
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From a press release:
“Monumental Sports Network and Old Glory DC announced today a partnership to broadcast 13 games on the regional sports network during the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The broadcast schedule begins with Old Glory’s season opener on the road against New Orleans (NOLA) Gold on Saturday, March 2 at 4 PM ET and will run through the conclusion of the team’s season at the end of June. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Mayor’s Office last night:
“Following the House passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984), Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“Tonight’s vote was a significant step forward in our efforts to unlock the full potential of the RFK Campus — for our residents and visitors, the community, and DC’s Comeback. H.R. 4984 received overwhelming, bipartisan support and we want to thank House Oversight Chair James Comer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and all of the co-sponsors for championing this legislation. We look forward to working with the Senate to swiftly advance this legislation.”
From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: (more…)