From DC Department of Parks and Recreation:
“In accordance with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s situational update provided on Monday, December 7, 2020, and in support of the District’s efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), DPR will be enforcing a series of adjustments and limitations on sports and recreation activities: (more…)
Photo by Pierre Mejlak
Pierre writes: “Remembering Diego Maradona outside the Embassy of Argentina in Washington DC.”
Also outside Napoli Pasta Bar: (more…)
As many long time readers are aware, every weekend I take a pretty big walkabout around town to take photos, follow up on tips and what not. Since March it has been, mostly, a very depressing endeavor for obvious reasons. Recently, there is one place that is regularly packed in front of Capital One Arena. Not sure if you can tell from the photo above but that entire space below the Cap Arena sign is a huge line of people. Why? (more…)
Thanks to Ammie for sending: “Just voted at capital one arena. No wait time. They are giving out masks in addition to the I voted sticker.”
“Dear PoPville,
Best bars/restaurants to watch sports but very outdoors? Hard to tell what’s what with all the closures, changes in indoor/outdoor seating. Like where is the good outdoor seating with good TV set ups for sports?”
Photo by John Goucher
From D.C. United:
“D.C. United have announced that Ben Olsen will depart as head coach of the club effective immediately. Assistant Coach, Chad Ashton will assume the role of Interim Manager.
While Olsen will no longer move forward as the head coach of D.C. United, he and the club are working together to determine a new role for him within the organization. (more…)
1055 5th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric P. for sending: “I walked past City Swing a couple of nights ago and it’s been completely emptied. They seemed to have tried opening up a few weeks ago with some COVID restrictions but it looks like it wasn’t enough to keep them afloat.”
3319 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Nanny O’Briens:
“The Nanny O’Brien’s team is happy to announce that we have reopened to serve our friends and family in Cleveland Park. (more…)
courtesy New Columbia Solar
From a press release:
“Audi Field, the home of Major League Soccer club, D.C. United, has partnered with New Columbia Solar, a D.C.-based solar energy company, to complete a 627.8 kW-sized solar system across the stadium’s canopies and rooftop. Construction was completed in May of 2020 with the assistance of Commonwealth Power, LLC. This is the 2nd largest solar installation at any Major League Soccer dedicated venue and the 5th largest solar installation ever in Washington, D.C.
The addition of more than 1,700 solar panels to the 20,000-seat stadium will generate over 787,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy on-site, and nearly 20 million kilowatt hours over its expected 25 years of operation. A system of this size will reduce CO2 emissions by 556 metric tons annually, equating to the amount of electricity required to power 95 homes for an entire year.
The new solar system at Audi Field is expected to reduce the stadium’s utility dependency by 30% annually, with increased projections set to occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the renewable energy generated by the stadium will offset electricity costs significantly each year.”
Speaking of Audi Field:
“Tie the Knot at Audi Field!
Couples can now reserve Audi Field for their wedding. (more…)
Photo by angela n.
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo.
Rizzo, 59, was rewarded with this contract after serving as the architect of the Washington Nationals 2019 World Series Championship. Under Rizzo’s leadership, the Nationals have transformed into one of Major League Baseball’s perennially elite clubs, winning a World Series in 2019, earning four National League East titles (2012, 2014, 2016, 2017) and one Wild Card berth (2019) in the last eight seasons. (more…)