 2014 Capitol Riverfront Perception Survey
The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to making the Capitol Riverfront clean, safe, friendly, and vibrant. Every year, the BID conducts a perception survey to hear from neighborhood residents, employees, and visitors about what we are doing well and how we can improve your experience in the Capitol Riverfront. Please click here to take the survey.All individual responses will remain anonymous and will not be shared with anyone. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to enter your email address for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Bluejacket Brewery!
The Capitol Riverfront BID is also giving out prizes throughout each week to survey participants. You could be a lucky winner by taking the survey today!
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Fashion Yards is Back with More Fashion Trucks & Pop-up Shops
Get your fashion fix from DC's best style sources this Sunday, October 26th at Fashion Yards!
This one-day extravaganza of unique shopping, tasty snacks and drinks, and DJ tunes will take place at 300 Tingey Street, SE from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Capitol Riverfront. Fashion Yards will feature the best 4-wheeled fashion boutiques in DC, pop-up shops, and gift card giveaways. Click here for the full list of fashion trucks and pop-up shops that will be at Fashion Yards with all of your favorite wardrobe staples.
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Spooktacular Events in the Capitol Riverfront
Halloween is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for these festive events in the Capitol Riverfront that are sure to guarantee a ghoulishly good time.
The Capitol Riverfront BID is hosting Pumpkins in the Park at Canal Park, located at 200 M Street, SE, this Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Pumpkins in the Park will feature pumpkin decorating, face painting, and a performance by Mr. Skip at 12:00 pm. All kids and kids-at-heart are welcome to ce lebrate fall with some fresh air, creativity, and free family-friendly entertainment!
On Saturday, October 25th, the National Museum of the United States Navy will host spooky tours through a pop-up Haunted Gallery. Tours of the museum gallery, located at 736 Sicard Street, SE, will be open from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for those 12 years and under, and from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm for ages 13 and older. While this event is free and open to the public, interested parties must reserve tickets. Call (202) 433-8200 or (202) 433-6897 to get your tickets today! On Sunday, October 26th, there will be a Halloween Party hosted by Waterfront Church on the 2nd floor of the Courtyard by Marriot in the Capitol Riverfront, located at 140 L Street, SE. The Halloween Party will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and will feature games, pumpkin painting, candy and more! This is a fun, local, and free event for kids to enjoy.
On Saturday, November 1st, the traditional Day of the Dead, The Yards at 300 Tingey Street, SE will be transformed into a stylishly spooky playground for GraveYards. Live music, roaming street performers, fortune tellers, and face painters will create a mystical environment for guests who can pass the evening listening to lively mariachi bands, kicking back in the beer garden, and touring a celebrity "graveyard," where they can pay their respects to the likes of Elvis. This event is free and open to the public.
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Upcoming Openings at The Yards
Capitol Riverfront residents and employees can now look forward to several retail openings in The Yards!
Willie's Brew & Que is now open at the Boilermaker Shops, located at 300 Tingey Street, SE. Willie's serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and dinner daily from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am. Enjoy homemade barbecue and plenty of sports games on any of the fourteen 70-inch and 60-inch TVs at Willie's.
On November 3rd, Unleashed by Petco will open in the Boilermaker Shops at The Yards. Unleashed by Petco is anything but the ordinary pet store with high quality everyday pet essentials.
On November 5th, Harris Teeter will open its doors as the first full-service grocery store in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Set in the recently opened Twelve12 complex, the 50,000 SF Harris Teeter store is within walking distance of Nationals Park, and surrounded by top neighborhood destinations like VIDA Fitness and Bluejacket Brewery, as well as the riverfront Yards Park and Riverwalk Trail.
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MoveDC Plan Announced in the Capitol Riverfront
On Tuesday, DC Mayor Vincent Gray announced the release of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT)'s MoveDC Plan at the Earth Conservation Corps Pump House.
With the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge behind him, Mayor Gray outlined his plan to add 70 miles of high-capacity transit, 200 miles of bike lanes, and a new downtown Metro rail line in the District by 2040.
MoveDC also calls for DDOT to enhance pedestrian safety, provide real-time arrival information at DC bus stops, and create a neighborhood parking program. For more information on MoveDC, please visit the MoveDC website.
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Fall in Love with the DC Circulator
For just $1 a ride and arrivals every ten minutes, it's easy to fall in love with the DC Circulator. The Circulator gets riders to key destinations across the District quickly and at a low cost.
DC Circulator has partnered with some of your favorite retailers along the Union Station - Navy Yard route.
Check out a few of the great places DC Circulator can take you and enter to win awesome giveaways from DC Circulator partners. Simply post on social media using #loveDCCirculator and share why you love the Circulator!
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