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JUST IN: The Lineup for HFStival coming back to D.C. at Nats Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“HFStival RETURNS TO D.C. AFTER 13 YEARS

I.M.P. AND NATIONALS PARK PRESENT THE HFStival SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

LOTTERY FOR TICKETS TO THE LEGENDARY FESTIVAL BEGINS NOW THROUGH JUNE 16

In 2005, D.C.’s first and longest-running progressive rock station moved from its place on the dial. While it was missed after its fade-out from terrestrial radio relevance, what left the greatest void was its most famous creation…the HFStival.

Starting in 1990, the HFStival was a yearly monster of an event that sold out quickly and featured the absolute best artists of that era each year, like The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, No Doubt, Beck, Oasis, blink-182, and The Offspring.

The Washington Nationals and I.M.P. are reviving HFStival to cater to the recent explosion of acts from that era. (more…)

2024 Capital Pride Parade and Block Party and Festival is this Weekend! There will be street closures.

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From MPD:

“On Saturday, June 8, 2024, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the Capital Pride Parade and Block Party:

The Capital Pride Parade will assemble on 15th Street from Rhode Island Avenue to U Street, NW and proceed east on T Street, NW south on 14th Street, NW east on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, where it will disband on 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW. The Capital Pride Block Party will take place on 17th Street from P Street to Riggs Place, NW.

Motorists looking to traverse Northwest and downtown DC may use U Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Independence Avenue, 17th Street, NW, and the 3rd Street Tunnel.

Please note, although vehicular traffic will not be able to cross 14th Street between U Street, NW and Independence Avenue, SW during the parade, residents will still be able to access their homes if they live east or west of 14th Street. If you live between 16th Street and 14th Street from U Street to Rhode Island Avenue, NW, please approach from 16th Street and officers will assist you getting home.

Residents and visitors needing to access the downtown corridor east of 14th Street, NW (City Center, Chinatown, and Capital One Arena) may enter from the east. These areas will experience intermittent traffic closures and motorists should expect delays.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. through Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.: (more…)

$1 Margarita** Alert!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Wisconsin and Van Ness Street, NW via IG

From Surfside Tenleytown:

“You read correctly. $1 margs from 12-2pm at Surfside Tenleytown. Summer lunches just got a little more fun.

**must purchase entree, limit to 2 margs.”

“DFHV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Pilot”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Elliot Mitchell

“Dear PoPville,

Please share this news. It is an important announcement that could improve accessible cab service in DC from nonexistent to perhaps something? People need to know about it and try it out.”

From DFHV:

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) pilot program. This initiative aims to further improve accessibility and convenience for passengers who require wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). (more…)

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