A little love at Union Station for the NHL’s new all time goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin. (more…)
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949 Wharf Street SW. photo by Fredde Lieberman
From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals will host a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf for fans around the Capitals’ Sunday, April 6 away game @ New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.
The watch party will feature: (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
In light of the fantastic weather, I’m seeking information about the status of Garfield Park and East Potomac Tennis Courts. Does anyone have information about the net removal and extended closure of the courts at Garfield? Also curious if the DC tennis universe has the scoop on when East Potomac will reopen?”
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Thanks to all who emailed/messaged about the mural going up at the old Suntrust/Police Station/Future Jubilee Housing in Adams Morgan. The great 8. 5 goals away for immortality! Mr. Alex Ovechkin.
Mr. B. Hill in action: (more…)
From the Nationals:
“The Nationals have an exclusive ticket offer for DC residents to help you save on tickets all season long: Buy District Tickets in sections 401 & 402 and enjoy a great game at a great price while hanging out with your neighbors! (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From the Nationals:
“This season, fans visiting Nationals Park will have even more local flavors to enjoy, as 11 new restaurants and local suppliers will be featured at the ballpark after competing in the ‘Pitch Your Product’ showcase this offseason. The culinary competition, which was relaunched for the second time in Club history in October, gave local restaurateurs and food and beverage suppliers from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia the opportunity to grow their businesses by selling their unique menu items and products at Nationals Park beginning this season. In total, Nationals Park features concessions offerings from more than 30 local businesses, including food, bakery, beer and spirits. (more…)
From an email:
“wanted to make sure you saw the new $5 menu that will be available at Nationals Park every Tuesday this season and at our exhibition game on Monday, March 24, vs. the Orioles.
The menu includes (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am curious if anyone in the community knows about Nats residents tickets that were offered for $5 last year. Their website still says information is not yet available. Thanks in advance!”
From the Nats: (more…)
From a press release:
“The Washington Capitals unveiled today a special 50th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Capitals jersey as well as Capitals Cherry Blossom merchandise available for purchase at the Team Store at Capital One Arena and Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
As part of the Capitals 50th Anniversary celebration and the return of the team’s retro jerseys, the new design features the Screaming Eagle grabbing a cherry blossom branch and a color scheme that matches the petals. The design continues into the numbering, which features full color blossoms and stems. The shoulders feature the Capitals 50th patch in pink with additional cherry blossoms. (more…)
Photo by Pablo Raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Season Ends This Sunday (more…)