wildlife

Thanks to Ryan for sending this beauty: “Up in Rock Creek Park on the pedestrian only section of Beach Drive near Wise road, I was able to take a few pictures of this Belted Kingfisher.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


Rant/Revel

photo by angela n.

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Event

Join us for this family-friendly holiday event and shop early for your family and friends. The Market will showcase artisans' Tatreez (hand embroidery) products such as home decor, bags, fashion, custom jewelry and toys. Food will be catered by the Festival Center, plus we will have coffee stand and cold drinks selection. The event will also include non-profit organizations operating in the MENA area.


Dulles

“Conceptual rendering of VIP Terminal’s garden terrace. Credit: daa International, Corgan”

From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:

“Airports Authority Moves Forward with New VIP Terminal at Dulles International

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected daa International to develop, lease, and operate a dedicated VIP passenger terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport. The facility will be the first of its kind for any airport in the National Capital Region.

The 37,000-square-foot VIP terminal will be constructed near the airport’s cargo buildings on a 1.2-acre site. Separate from a private jet facility, the VIP terminal will offer passengers flying on any commercial airline an additional premium option to board or disembark at Washington Dulles.

Elevated services will include: (more…)


Dear PoPville

photo by Lorie Shaull

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been a loyal PestNow customer for about 6 years now and for most of that time we’ve had a very positive experience. They were responsive, effective, proactively communicative, and most services were already included under my quarterly payment. Over the last year or so, I’ve started noticing some changes – no longer giving specific time windows for treatments so that I can make arrangements to be home then, quoting exorbitant prices for things that used to be included or a small extra fee, the most helpful employee leaving, etc.

For the first time though, I went to pay my bill only to discover a new portal. Turns out they were bought by a private equity firm (Entomo Brands) a couple years ago and it seems those signature private equity changes have now been implemented.

All that to say…I’m now in the market for a new pest control company, not owned by PE if that’s still possible! Ideally they would do ~quarterly preventive services to keep bugs out and rats far away/dead. Bonus points if they have options for indoor treatment that’s kid-friendly and include treatments for additional services as they might arise.“


Mount Vernon Squangle

1027 7th Street, NW at L Street, NW previously home to Petite Cerise

“🇫🇷 French Café & Modern Bistro
☕️ Morning Coffee & Midday Bites
🍽️ Evening Dinner & Wine
📍 Mount Vernon Square, D.C.
Coming Very Soon.”

Thanks to Jared and Page for sending word last week. Finally an update on the former Petite Cerise space. The liquor license placard for Camille says: (more…)