Mayor Muriel Bowser

Mayor Bowser says DC sports teams can re-apply to host fans after March 22. The Capitals have already submitted a request.

The Washington Capitals are one step closer to hosting some fans at Capital One Arena this season.

On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted a number of pandemic restrictions in Washington DC. During her press conference, Bowser also revealed that that sports teams in the district can apply to begin hosting fans after March 22.

The timing comes less than three weeks before the Washington Nationals’ season opener on April 1 against the New York Mets.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Muriel Bowser comments that Capital One Arena could open for Capitals and Wizards games by mid-March

Half of all NHL teams have already opened up their arenas to some fans. Now, the Washington Capitals may join them.

On Monday, Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the district is looking to scuttle some restrictions on businesses. The Washington Post’s Julie Zauzmer reported that included “attendance at professional sports games.”

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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New agreement between Mayor Bowser and Fort Dupont Ice Arena sets deadline for private funding goal

On Tuesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena signed an agreement which will secure the $21 million of public funding that was promised to Fort Dupont in 2014 to make repairs to their current rink and build a new two-rink facility.

The agreement comes with a compromise for both sides.

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By Elizabeth Kong 2 years ago

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Capitals Stanley Cup ring now on display at DC City Hall (Photos)

On February 1, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and team owner Ted Leonsis presented the city of Washington DC with its very own Stanley Cup championship ring.

The ring, which is deconstructed into three pieces to show each side, is encased in a commemorative plaque. The ring was accepted by local firefighters from DCFD Engine Co. 2.

On Monday evening, the handoff was completed as the ring was delivered by a DC Fire Department firetruck to the John A. Wilson Building (City Hall), where the ring will be on display.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser accepted the ring during an annual Open House event for constituents being held by Bowser’s office on Monday evening.

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By Elizabeth Kong 2 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin presents Stanley Cup championship ring to Washington DC

Alex Ovechkin was suspended for Friday night’s game against the Calgary Flames due to skipping the All-Star Game, but that doesn’t mean the Capitals captain didn’t stay busy.

Ovechkin presented the city of Washington DC with a championship ring encased in a plaque that included the team’s Stanley Cup photo on the ice at T-Mobile Arena.

Ovechkin presented the bling to a group of local firefighters from the DCFD Engine Co. 2. The Mayor’s Chief of Staff was also on hand for the ring presentation.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Fort Dupont funding for new facility in jeopardy, DC council could vote to save it on Tuesday

The Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been a part of the Southeast DC community since 1976. It helps make hockey accessible for everyone through events like Gonzaga High School’s Purple Puck Tournament every Christmas, and programs like Kids-On-Ice which teaches children how to skate for free.

Funds promised to the rink by DC government for repairs and the addition of a second sheet of ice are now in jeopardy. In January, Mayor Bowser formally requested to shift the funds promised to Fort Dupont to a different use. Caps owner Ted Leonsis voiced his displeasure with the potential reallocation on Twitter, Friday.

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By Julia Karron 2 years ago

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Mayor Muriel Bowser estimates that at least 500,000 people attended the Capitals’ Championship Parade

On Monday, DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser called in to The Sports Junkies’ show ahead of the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Nationals Park. During the call, Mayor Bowser estimated that at least 500,000 people attended the Capitals’ Championship parade to celebrate their first ever Stanley Cup win.

With the sheer volume of Caps fans that turned out to line the streets as the buses carrying the players drove by, as well as crowded the stage at the National Mall, it wouldn’t be shocking if that number was accurate.

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By Donya Abramo 3 years ago

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Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman pays up on Stanley Cup Final bet, wears Capitals jersey

Wednesday afternoon, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman published two humbling, but awesome photos.

The mayor of Sin City published pics of herself posing in an Alex Ovechkin home jersey. Mayor Goodman did so to pay back a bet she started with Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser before the start of the Stanley Cup Final.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issues order for fans to ‘Rock the Red’ safely

The entire DC area has come down with a highly contagious case of Stanley Cup fever as the Capitals compete in the Stanley Cup Final. With the Caps up 3-1 in the series, tonight’s Game Five has the potential to be historic for the franchise and the city. Tens of thousands of fans are expected to flock downtown to watch the game at various viewing parties throughout the city.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a proclamation Thursday morning, outlining the street closures around Capital One Arena, as well as encouraging all Washingtonians to “Rock the Red.”

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By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago

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