Thanks to Jay for sending:
“Spotted an ad for women’s soccer on a WMATA bus! Super exciting until I realized they spelled Trinity Rodman’s name wrong…”
photo by Mr.TinMD
From NPS:
“The National Park Service (NPS) and National Links Trust (NLT) will rehabilitate Rock Creek Park Golf Course, one of the oldest public golf courses in the country. The rehabilitation of the 100-year-old course in northwest Washington, D.C., is expected to start in late 2024 and take two years to complete.
The project will respect the environment and history of the location and improve course playability and sustainability. The rehabilitation project will: Read More
From a press release:
“The TDC Foundation announced their 7th annual charity Polo tournament will be held on the National Mall on June 15th, 2024. The tournament has become a premiere Washington DC sporting, social, and cultural event—attracting thousands of guests from around the world, including young professionals, Diplomats, Members of Congress, C-Suite executives, and more.
Over the last six years, The District Cup has donated over $200,000 to local charities and generated millions of dollars for local business partners in the hospitality, catering, production, and transportation industries—including $1.5 million in revenue for minority and women-owned businesses. Read More
From a press release:
“Start your engines! Union Market District will be abuzz all year with the roar of excitement unique to F1 aficionados. For the first time in Washington, DC, multiple watch parties over several weeks will take place in one destination, hosted in partnership with Events DC and DC Motorsport Community (DCMC).
These experiences, designed for fans and newcomers alike, will continue through the end of the year, enlivening all corners of Union Market District with participation from numerous local businesses as venues.
Leading into Red Bull Showrun on Pennsylvania Avenue on April 20, legendary driver David Coulthard will make a pit stop at Union Market on Neal Place to help kick off the event weekend. This community event will take place on Friday, April 19, from 2pm to 7pm in front of The Market, which will transform into a vibrant fan fest, featuring a live appearance by Coulthard and opportunities to view an F1 race car up-close. Read More
Slowest. Games. Ever… Read More
Thanks to Jeff and Amalia for sending from last night’s game against the Lakers: Read More
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Nationals Park on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:55 PM.”
From a press release:
“Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Capital Eagle, and the Washington Nationals today announced the Budweiser Clydesdales will return to Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 1 to celebrate MLB Opening Day at Nationals Park. Read More
[More reaction, including from AG, Councilmembers, the Developer and Monumental, after the jump.]
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson and Members of the Council of the District of Columbia, and Chief Executive Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ted Leonsis announced that they have reached a deal to transform and expand the Capital One Arena into a state-of-the-art urban arena that will be the home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals through 2050. Read More
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball are making it faster and easier for fans to come through the gates at Nationals Park with the implementation of MLB Go-Ahead Entry, a hands-free, frictionless ballpark entry experience. Fans can register now in the MLB Ballpark app and to use Go-Ahead Entry throughout the 2024 season. Read More
