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…)
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Photo by Jim Havard
Thanks to Bob for sending: “The Nationals have posted more details on tickets for April games including opener, and what to expect at the ballpark.” (more…)
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
Found, Hill East: Nats 2019 playoff game ball
I want to reunite this treasure with the rightful owner – the writing on it looks like a kid’s, and younger me would’ve been pretty heartbroken to lose something like this.” (more…)
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.”
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“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…)