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The Three Best Tweets From The CAPS Epic Victory Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Excluding the actual goals of course.

1. Obviously:

2. Wonder Woman!!

3. Getting to the Game:

Streets Closed for the CAPS even when They’re Playing on the Road because the Red is a Rocking!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“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):

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…)

“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?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

D.C. Getting our own professional rugby team

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Where’s the best spot to watch the CAPS game tomorrow night?

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Rooney Coming to D.C. United?!?!?!!

By Prince Of Petworth


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:

“It is sad that NPS continues to make it harder for ordinary people to play and enjoy sports.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

DPR Announces results of their permit lottery for use of the Ohio Drive and West Potomac Park softball diamonds. “A quick review of the 125 or so awards shows a ton of duplicates”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jennifer

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if anyone else was as surprised as I was when the DC Department of Parks and Recreation sent the email yesterday morning announcing the results of their permit lottery for use of the Ohio Drive and West Potomac Park softball diamonds.

A quick review of the 125 or so awards shows a ton of duplicates, and while some might be understandable because of local affiliations (a certain dog mascot or iterations thereof appears in no fewer than six team names), others appear to be the product of a broken system. I’ve asked the Athletic Permits Office for some additional information about the lottery – how many applications were received, what randomization technique was used, what criteria may have been weighed outside of the lottery process – but I was wondering if the PoPville community might have any insight into this. Any information would be appreciated. (more…)

“The topping out represents a significant milestone for this community-changing project with completion scheduled for September 2018”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser today celebrated the topping out of the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeths East with Smoot-Gilbane construction workers and the Ward 8 community, signifying that the 4,200-seat arena and sports facility has reached its final construction height. (more…)

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