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“Rollerskating in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

“Opera in the Outfield is back!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.!”

“Soccer wall?”

By Prince Of Petworth


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!”

Vikings Football Player Shot Along with Three Others just after 5pm Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Tonight “Chef José Andrés will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of World Central Kitchen Day at Nationals Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Nationals:

“On Tuesday, June 15 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chef José Andrés will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of World Central Kitchen Day at Nationals Park. To pay tribute to their incredible philanthropic work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nationals will host the staff and volunteers of World Central Kitchen during Tuesday’s game and have a special pregame ceremony to highlight their efforts. (more…)

Recommendations for Golf Lessons?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Phil

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping to ask the community if they had recommendations for beginner adult Golf Lessons around the DC area. Open to individual lessons mainly but also curious about group lessons for adults.”

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