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“Washington Commanders, who don’t play in Washington will now be playing at Northwest Stadium, which is not in…..Northwest.”

Published August 28, 2024 at 10:00AM

Thanks to G. for passing on the big Commanders news from ESPN:

“The Washington Commanders have a new name for their stadium. The team secured an eight-year naming rights deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union, and their home will now be called Northwest Stadium.”

“CityCenterDC Commemorates Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary Celebration with Palmer Alley Takeover”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2024 at 9:00AM

From a press release:

“The Washington Capitals and CityCenterDC announced today a Capitals takeover of CityCenterDC’s popular Palmer Alley to celebrate the Capitals’ upcoming 50th anniversary season. Starting this September, Palmer Alley will be transformed into a Caps-themed atmosphere featuring pucks, hockey sticks, a Weagle fixture, and more suspended throughout the retail alleyway. The takeover marks the first time a sports team has collaborated with CityCenterDC for a sports-related installation. (more…)

#citycenterdc

Grand Central Sportsbook reopens in new Adams Morgan Home

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2024 at 9:00AM

2408 18th Street, NW

Grand Central’s sportsbook has reopened in their new spot. August hours are 12-9pm and hours will be extended for Football season in September!

Tight Five Pub, The District’s First Rugby Fan Bar, “final day is Sunday” in the former Smoke and Barrel/Asylum space in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 15, 2024 at 2:25PM

2471 18th Street, NW previously home to Smoke and Barrel and the long time home of Asylum before that

Thanks to Chris for passing on the sad news from Tight Five Pub:

“THIS WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF TIGHT FIVE PUB

Our final day is Sunday July 21st. We have loved being part of this neighborhood and community. Thank you for your support and we would love to see you (at least) one more time before we close the doors for the last time.

Get free merchandise (with purchase) while supplies last!

Monday (more…)

#closing

“BetMGM to Launch Mobile Sports Betting App Across D.C., July 15”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:45AM

From an email:

“BetMGM will officially launch across the District of Columbia on July 15 at noon. Previously only accessible at Nationals Park, sports fans District-wide will have access to (more…)

#gambling

Grandcentral Sportsbook moving across the street in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2024 at 2:35PM

No longer taking wagers at the current location: (more…)

#gambling

“Coalition launches campaign demanding better, more inclusive plan for Rock Creek Park Golf Course this Thursday at 7:30 on the golf course”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2024 at 1:45PM

From a press release:

“During the hottest April on record, the National Park Service (NPS) approved a plan to cut down over 1,200 trees from Rock Creek Park, including hundreds of heritage and canopy trees from 33 different native species, amounting to one third of the trees on the golf course. The chainsaws will start whirring this fall, followed by heavy machinery that will regrade up to 32 acres of land and build a new 50-bay driving range that will be lit until 10pm, further disrupting ecosystems and wildlife. (more…)