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Friday is the Nats Home Opener – HEADS UP – There will be a flyover with FOUR F-16C Fighting Falcons.

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

People are gonna ask, what the hell was that? Now you can tell ’em. Tell ’em PoPville told you. And go Nats!!

Ed. Note: Unrelated but “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery, on Friday, April 3, at approximately 3:05PM.

From the Nationals:

“The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day at Nationals Park on Friday, April 3, with a 1:05 p.m. matchup against the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Ballpark gates open at 11:00 a.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:15 p.m. to enjoy the pregame ceremonies. The weekend fun will continue on Saturday, April 4, as the Nationals and Budweiser are throwing a 21st Birthday Celebration with special activities and giveaways for fans to enjoy.

Ahead of Friday’s home opener, the Nationals will celebrate baseball’s place in our country’s 250-year history with a special ceremonial first pitch featuring a number of individuals who have helped grow the game. Additionally, the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band will perform the national anthem, America the Beautiful and God Bless America; a representative from Boeing will deliver the game’s lineup card to umpires at home plate; and Mayor Muriel Bowser will give the call to ‘Play Ball!’ The Opening Day pregame ceremonies will also feature 250 military members creating a tunnel in center field for starting lineup and manager introductions; our nation’s colors presented by Joint Armed Forces Color Guard; a giant American flag unfurling in the outfield; and a flyover from four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 121st Fighter Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard.

Before the start of the game, (more…)

Signs of Spring Cont. Farmers Markets Reopening!!

By Prince Of Petworth

April Tomatoes

photo by Rex Block

Good news from FRESHFARM:

“🎉 MAIN SEASON IS HERE! Mark your calendars for a flurry of April market openings and longer operating hours for some of our year-round markets.

🎊 APRIL MARKETING OPENINGS🎊

📍 Anacostia Community Museum
🗓 Opening April 18
Saturdays,10 am to 2 pm

📍 By White House
🗓 Opening April 2
Thursdays, 11am to 2pm

📍 Cleveland Park
🗓 Opening April 4
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

📍 Uptown
🗓 Opening April 4
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

📍 Union Market District
🗓 Opening April 5
Sundays, 10am to 2pm
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⏰ APRIL OPERATING HOURS CHANGES ⏰ (more…)

“We’re celebrating 50 years of Go-Go and DMV culture by remaking the classic Easterns jingle with Junkyard Band.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The classic Easterns jingle has been part of DMV culture for decades, and we recently remixed it with DC Go-Go legends Junkyard Band to celebrate both the legacy of the jingle and 50 years of Go-Go in DC. To mark the moment, we’re hosting a free community Go-Go concert on April 12.

We’re celebrating 50 years of Go-Go and DMV culture by remaking the classic Easterns jingle with Junkyard Band. We’re also collaborating with Capital City Mambo Sauce to debut a commemorative mambo sauce bottle for the event. The celebration will be hosted by DJ Flexx at our Easterns Automotive Group location in Laurel.

It will be a free, family friendly community event with food, entertainment, and more.”

Background: (more…)

One More March Last* Christmas Tree and a PSA on what to do with them now.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This is one of two Christmas trees (the other is in a treebox) near the corner of Park Place and Otis Place NW, both of which have been hanging around since January, pre-Snowcrete. (The fence for the Old Soldier’s Home.)

When I called 311, I was told Christmas tree pickup was over and any trees in the alley for regular trash pickup will be taken if space allows.” (more…)

“All the benches were removed from Logan Circle” – Logan Circle Park Closed Monday through June 15th.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

In Logan Circle developments continued, signs up this morning stating the park will be closed starting Monday.

Scuttlebutt is replacing the sidewalks and benches (which are already removed), we’ll see…”

Ed. Note: Presumably the benches will be refurbished and reinstalled as part of the refresh? That would be insane if they permanently removed the benches…

Other readers reported yesterday: “All the benches were removed from Logan Circle this morning. Any idea why they took them?” (more…)

About the “Amtrak Trip Alert | Special Event Washington, DC Union Station” – Trump Speaking at National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jordan Barab

From the White House Press Pool: “7:20 PM EDT THE PRESIDENT delivers Remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner
📍 Union Station”

C-Span will air the event at 7pm tonight – “President Trump gives remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner.”

Thanks to N. for passing on the alert from Amtrak:

“Due to a special event at Washington Union Station, station access and services will be adjusted on Wednesday, March 25th. Beginning at 9am, all vehicle access, including ADA transport vehicles, will be restricted and unable to access the main station entrance. All pick-ups and drop-offs must occur on local streets surrounding the station and customers should anticipate heavy traffic and the need to travel from surrounding areas to access the station.

Customers being dropped off or needing assistance getting into the station should consider being dropped off at a Metro Station and taking the Red Line to Union Station or modifying your reservation to depart from nearby Amtrak stations like Alexandria, VA, New Carrollton, MD, or Baltimore, BWI Airport. 

Additionally: (more…)

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