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“Alt-rock legends Gin Blossoms are performing a FREE live show tonight”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Power to the Patients to Host Gin Blossoms for Special Performance at Congressional Baseball Game Pre-Party

On Wednesday, June 11, the PTTP Congressional Baseball Game Pre-Party with Gin Blossoms will take place at The Bullpen (1201 Half Street, SE) in support of true price transparency in healthcare. The event will run from 5:00-7:00 PM EDT, with doors opening at 4:00 PM EDT and the concert starting at 6:00 PM EDT sharp.”

From an email:

“Alt-rock legends Gin Blossoms are performing a FREE live show tonight, Wednesday, June 11th at The Bullpen — and D.C., you’re invited. (more…)

Speaking of Getting Towed – Street Closures, Airport Info, Maps and more about Saturday’s Military Parade

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during, and immediately following the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The Army’s 250th Birthday Parade is designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation that is based in part on the event’s significance, size and attendees. Designating an event an NSSE allows for significant resources from the federal government, as well as state and local partners, to be used to ensure a robust security plan is in place.

This page will provide public safety information, road closures, and restrictions related to this event.

For information about the US Army’s 250th celebration, please visit their website.

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“Military Aircraft Noise Advisory” issued in relation to Saturday’s “U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

From a press release:

“U.S. Army Military District of Washington will be participating in the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade, Saturday, June 14.

Due to the incoming military aircraft to support operations, you will notice an increase in noise from June 10-15. The celebration will include several aerial performances from aircraft such as, the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and the CH-47 Chinook.

The Army Birthday Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at the National Mall, (more…)

“Connecticut Avenue NW Streetscape Work to Begin Monday, June 23”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to begin streetscape work on Connecticut Avenue NW between S Street and California Street starting Monday, June 23, 2025, weather permitting. This marks the first phase of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project. The deckover portion of the project is expected to begin in late July.

Construction will begin in the median between S Street and California Street NW, followed by work on the small island between T Street and California Street NW. Sidewalk construction is scheduled to begin in early Fall.

Traffic Impacts: (more…)

Speaking of Disasters – Shakira’s D.C. show at Nats Park on Saturday has been canceled!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by wolfpackWX

From MLB:

“Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira’s full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31. As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled. Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned. Refunds will be issued automatically for Ticketmaster and nationals.com purchases—no further action is required. For tickets purchased through third-party resellers (StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc.), please contact your point of purchase directly.

A message from Shakira: (more…)

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