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“Beginning Tuesday, April 27, through the end of the year, Metro will “flex” service for an additional 30 minutes after the game ends”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“As thousands of sports fans and workers return to the ballpark, stadium and arena to support the region’s professional sports teams, Metro will be there to get them home even if the game goes beyond Metro’s normal closing time.

Beginning Tuesday, April 27, through the end of the year, Metro will “flex” service for an additional 30 minutes after the game ends, (until midnight), and will waive the fees normally charged to the team for extra late-night service. The rail station closest to the sporting venue will be the only station open for customers to enter. All other stations will be “exit only.” Anyone in line at that time will be accommodated.

The “flex” service will support the region’s economic recovery and provide fans and employees of the region’s professional sports teams – Wizards, Capitals, Nationals, Mystics, DC United, and The Washington Football team – an easy, convenient way to get to and from games.

“Metro is proud to be a part of this community, and we are excited to welcome back fans and workers who support our home teams,” said Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld. “We welcome them to ride Metro on game day with the assurance that Metro will be there for them on the ride home.”

If Metrorail service is extended beyond the normal closing time, the following stations would remain open as follows: (more…)

“Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at the original home of the International Spy Museum”

By Prince Of Petworth


800 F Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is in addition to Swingers coming to Dupont.

From a press release:

“Drive Shack Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:DS), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced it will bring Puttery, its newest competitive socializing and entertainment golf experience, to Penn Quarter, Washington D.C.’s premier entertainment destination. Located near the center of Penn Quarter, Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at 800 F Street, a location that until recently was the original home of the city’s iconic International Spy Museum. (more…)

Today [was supposed to be] Opening Day for Our 2019 World Series Champions, The Washington Nationals

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jim Havard

From the Nationals:

“The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day and their first home game of the 2021 season on Thursday, April 1 when the team hosts the New York Mets. The game will be aired exclusively on ESPN, with first pitch scheduled for 7:09 p.m. ET. The game will also be broadcasted on 106.7 The Fan FM.

In accordance with CDC recommendations and MLB protocols, the Nationals will implement appropriate social distancing and safety measures that will allow Nationals Park to host 5,000 fans on Opening Day. Discussions have already begun with officials from the District about increasing capacity for the second homestand, which begins April 15. (more…)

“The Bullpen Returns for 2021 Season”

By Prince Of Petworth


1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen

From a press release:

“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will return for the 2021 season. The venue opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 1st for the 7:09pm Washington Nationals’ home opener against the New York Mets. Admission is free!

COVID-19 regulations will be fully enforced with socially-distanced outdoor seating, mobile ordering, contact tracing, and mask requirements. (more…)

“new gambling place” by Nats Park

By Prince Of Petworth


N Street and Half Street, SE

Thanks to Pepe for sending.

MLB issued a release in January:

“The Washington Nationals announced today a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. Key details of the partnership include the opening of a BetMGM Sportsbook connected to Nationals Park and the launch of a mobile app within the permitted area around the Park, as well as fan-focused campaigns and co-branding opportunities. (more…)

Tennis Anyone?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

During COVID I spent several months sheltering in place at my parents house in a much warmer climate and was able to get back into one of my favorite hobbies: playing tennis. (more…)

“The label honors Washington Homestead Grays great and Washington Nationals Ring of Honor member Josh Gibson.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Washington Nationals Philanthropies has proudly partnered with Bluejacket Brewery on the release of “We Are the Ship, All Else the Sea” in honor of Black History Month. The label honors Washington Homestead Grays great and Washington Nationals Ring of Honor member Josh Gibson. The Double IPA was brewed to celebrate the District’s rich baseball history and raise money for future generations of ballplayers through the work of the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy (YBA). (more…)

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