Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser announced that the District is making it easier for Capitals fans to move around the city during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final by offering free DC Circulator service on all routes on Thursday, June 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The free rides will continue after the game, through the close of service. (more…)
via Washington Capitals
Chopper4 got a rare flight over D.C. Monday to get a bird's eye view of the sea of red.🙌 https://t.co/PfTSP2vJQx
— NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) June 5, 2018
And not all were happy about it, got a lot of queries about this on twitter last night too. Ed. Note: Helluva game though – GO CAPS!!!
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, local NBC 4 covered the Caps game via helicopter. It was hovering non stop between 7:30 pm and 8:40 pm. Presumably, it left to refuel and was back hovering at 9:30 until 11:20 pm. I called NBC 4 and was told that they had an exclusive permit to fly until 11:30 pm to get footage of the crowds outside of the Capital One arena. The woman I spoke with said they were getting other callers complaining about their helicopter noise.
I am in Logan Circle, far enough away from the arena and even with ear plugs and closed doors and windows, the constant noise was driving me mad. (more…)
Excluding the actual goals of course.
1. Obviously:
WE WANT THE #STANLEYCUP! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/uxeN4NoIRy
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 3, 2018
2. Wonder Woman!!
Can’t express how happy I am to see my @Capitals in the #StanleyCup finals!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/BuP8Tt4Abd
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 2, 2018
3. Getting to the Game:
For Game Three, TJ Oshie and Matt Niskanen took a metro to Capital One Arena and rode with Caps fans https://t.co/f55TLli43s
— RMNB (@russianmachine) June 2, 2018
“Dear PoPville,
First, let me say that although I am not a hockey fan, I AM very excited for the Capitals! I just have questions. Starting yesterday, MPD had blocked off 6th St NW from H to E St, and F St NW from 5th to 7th. My understanding is there isn’t even a game here until Saturday, so… what is all this stuff? Will it be like this until the hockey is over (which I hope will end with a celebratory parade)?”
It’s cause we have the greatest fans – the scene outside Capital One Arena Last night (where there are viewing parties):
DC!! SEE YOU SATURDAY!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/9FZ41Tt40g
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 31, 2018
From MPD:
“The 2018 Stanley Cup Final, began on May 28, 2018, and the series has the potential to last until June 13, 2018.
The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to advise the public of street closures in conjunction with the 2018 Stanley Cup Final: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Advice needed. My 75 year-old mom is a Washington, DC native and long-time, die-hard Caps fan! I so want to get tickets for the Stanley Cup finals but cannot afford the cost of two tickets (~ $1400). Where do you think we could watch the games with other fans that would be fun and lively but not too rowdy for an ‘old’ lady? What bars / restaurants will likely show the games and fit that description? She lives in Northwest and I live in Northeast.
Thanks and GO CAPS!”
From an email bu add your recs in the comments please:
“Declaration Shaw & Nats Park will be offering an all-night happy hour every time the Caps take on the Knights. Declaration Shaw provides a more intimate bar to catch the games, whereas Nats Park has four flat screen TVs along with an outdoor walk-up bar. (more…)
via DC MLR
From a press release:
“With the successful launch of the inaugural season of Major League Rugby (MLR) this past April, fans in the national capital region can begin dreaming of a professional rugby team of their own.
Two local business leaders with rugby in their blood — Paul Sheehy and Chris Dunlavey — have secured exclusive rights for a DC-based MLR team. With the appropriate level of community and corporate support, the team plans to enter league competition no later than 2020 and possibly begin playing games within the next 12 months. (more…)
3628 Georgia Ave, NW
Now that the fury is here. Where will you watch history unfold?!? I know DC Reynolds (in Petworth photo above) will be lit. Ventnor Sports Cafe in Adams Morgan is always fun. Who’s else is having specials? Lou’s in Columbia Heights? Remember, The Prospect closed on U Street. So Solly’s? Moreland’s upstairs in 16th Street Heights? Brookland’s Finest? Navy Yard will have some outdoor action too. Where will you watch?
“The Bullpen will air all Washington Capitals games with sound on their brand-new Bullpen Big Screen. Fans can catch all the action at The Bullpen as the Caps take on the Lightning in the NHL Conference Finals. Game 1 kicks off during Truckeroo on Friday, May 11th, with Games 2-7 offering $5 drink specials from May 13 through 23, 2018.
CAPS V. LIGHTNING SCHEDULE AND SPECIALS AT THE BULLPEN: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brian Mosley
Whoa – thanks to Chuck for sending from WTOP:
“Wayne Rooney has agreed in principle to leave his Premier League team Everton and join D.C. United this summer. Sources tell WTOP the deal is close, but not complete.”
And if you’re not excited about that:
Much love and respect to our Capitals for bringing the heat last night. Thanks to Mark for re-sending this Rockville Slim magic – Unleash the Fury.
And GO CAPS!
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Reinhardt
“Dear PoPville,
The National Park Service has begun allowing commercial weekend permits on the Lincoln Memorial sand volleyball courts. Previously only commercial weekday permits were allowed. The courts will now be overrun on the weekends by the social sports leagues.
This will have a huge negative impact on the volleyball community. There are many people that play beach volleyball on the weekends, and those with limited income, restricted schedules, etc. will now be forced to play on other days or not play at all. The commercialization of the courts will force hundreds of pickup players to play elsewhere and will have a detrimental effect on the volleyball community.
The volleyball community has tried to reach out to NPS to address our concerns and offer suggestions on how to benefit everyone, including the leagues, but we have been ignored.
It is sad that NPS continues to make it harder for ordinary people to play and enjoy sports.”