“Dear PoPville,
Been very inspired by the Olympics, does anyone know where you can play beginner badminton in DC?
Or, alternatively, any cycling races coming up?“
sports
near 12th St. NW & Madison Dr. NW photo by Jonathan Edelman
Ed. Note: Regarding the olympic rings pictured above, from NBC Universal: “The “Rings Across America” experience will open to the public from 11am-8pm on Monday and will also be open on Tuesday from 10am-6pm.”
“Dear PoPville,
The Tokyo Olympic opening ceremonies are airing at 7am ET on Friday because of the time difference. Are any bars in DC opening early for a viewing party? Not saying I’ll necessarily want a beer that early (Or maybe I will. Game time decision.), but it would be nice to watch with a crowd.”
One email I got from Commissary (but please add your recs in the comments):
“Logan Circle favorite neighborhood restaurant, Commissary (1443 P Street NW), will open at 7 am on Friday, July 23 with all TVs and a big screen showing the Summer Olympic Games opening ceremonies. (more…)
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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…)
“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.”
“Round five of the 2002 ALMS visits Washington D.C. at the RFK Stadium street circuit.”
Oh wow, for those who missed out on this – it was awesome! Well it was either awesome or awful depending on who you ask. If you lived nearby it was LOUD. Anyway if PoPville was publishing in 2002 the comments would’ve broken the site for sure. I happened to come across this in an unrelated search and it is awesome. Or awful depending on who you ask. Have a look for yourselves: (more…)
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Rafael Nadal via Citi Open
From a press release:
“The Citi Open has had Grand Slam champions before. Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi all won multiple Slams, but not 20!
That changed this morning, when tournament officials announced that all-time great and 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will make his Washington debut this summer at the 2021 Citi Open, which will be held this year from July 31 – August 8 at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, heralding a historic return of Washington’s summer tennis tradition for the 52nd year.
Currently ranked No. 3 in the world, Nadal is arguably the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport. (more…)
photo by Samuel Dixon Photography
“Dear PoPville,
The super nice weather today is inspiring me to look into more outdoorsy activities. I have a pair of roller skates I haven’t used in about a year or so and was wondering if you had any recommendations of where to skate around the District? The National Mall is an obvious first choice but I wanted to see if anybody had any other spots they’d recommend.”
Ed. Note: This is also a good time for our annual reminder, “Did you know there is a National Park in DC with roller skating? Now you do.”
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.!”
Photo by Wayan Vota
“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking for a place to practice my ball skills for soccer. I was wondering if you or anyone in the community would know of a park or grassy area that has a wall that could be used to kick the ball against? Something like a retaining wall, not an apartment building/something that would disturb people etc. Thanks!”
via google maps
Thanks to Z for passing on from ESPN’s Adam Schefter who reported: “Vikings’ rookie DT Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while visiting an aunt in Washington DC. “Wrong place, wrong time,” said his agent Drew Rosenhaus.”
Fox5 reported: “A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among four people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.”
Full release from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, June 21, 2021, in the 300 block of 50th Street, Northeast.
At approximately 5:09 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. (more…)