“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…)
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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…)
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From the National Gallery of Art:
“Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Season Ends This Sunday (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
The Rock Creek Tennis bubble (run by Guest Services) has been having its issues this year with the heat getting knocked out for several weeks and then the bubble came down because of snow. It’s operational now but I wonder how safe it is. Came across the jerry-rigged system for what I assume is for heat. One cigarette flicked and who the hell knows? Anyone know who certifies a subcontractor and their work on NPS land?”
UPDATE: “The designated propane storage area is a temporary setup that complies with safety regulations. Storing propane indoors is not permitted, which is why it has been placed outside, as indicated by the posted warning signs and fencing around the area. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending on Saturday: “Commanders Marching Band Bus.”
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Ovi arrives in style last night.
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From the Capitals:
“The Capitals teamed up with PEDIGREE Foundation to host a Caps Canines Night on Tuesday, when the team hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (more…)
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Malbon’s website says:
“From day one, we’ve made the green the common ground. Founded in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon, our mission remains unchanged: to bring together diverse players, styles, and cultures through a shared love for the greatest game on Earth.” (more…)
Thanks to Campbell for sending:
“in honor of the commanders and ravens playing in the playoffs this upcoming weekend!”
Ed Note: Hail to the Commanders!
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From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated the early morning Senate passage of her bill with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus from the federal government to D.C. for up to 99 years. The bill is now headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
The RFK Stadium bill clears the way for D.C. to use the land where the crumbling old stadium sits for redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing the RFK Stadium campus, which, at 174 acres, is the largest unused tract of land in the District, since 2017.
“D.C. has scored a victory in its fight for self-determination just in time for the holidays,” (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, having confirmed that congressional leaders appended the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984) to the continuing resolution to extend federal spending, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“As a city, we have worked for years toward the opportunity to transform a vacant, blighted sea of asphalt in the heart of DC and to put the RFK campus back to productive use. Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great – for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment district; for green space, better connections to the river, and monumental views of our Nation’s Capital. The future of the RFK campus will benefit residents and visitors alike, and our vision for the renaissance and development of more than 170 acres of waterfront space will benefit the entire region. (more…)