Thanks to Dan for sending this great shot.
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.
1813 Columbia Road, NW
Namak is:
“A new upscale casual Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Adams Morgan — opening in late March 2024!” 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
Calling all bookworms, thrill-seekers, supporters of the arts, and ping-pongers at all skill levels! Sign up for Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs.
826DC is a local nonprofit that offers free writing programs, homework help, and publishing opportunities for DC students ages 6-18, in our Columbia Heights writing center and in learning spaces across the city.
Paddlestar Galactica helps keep writing education 100% free and accessible for all of our students! It’s also extremely fun.
This year’s games will be Saturday, April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC. It’ll be a chaotic afternoon of ping-pong, costumes, terrible Battlestar Galactica puns, and good cheer. We’d love to have you join us!
Romance Author & Reader Happy (Ever After) Hour
Enjoy drinks with fellow romance loverss.
Confirmed special guests include Andie J. Christopher, Susie Dumond, Laura Hankin, Timothy Janovsky, Thien-Kim Lam, Chip Pons and Sarah Wendell. We’ll have raffles for signed copies and other fun prizes.
The event will feature
12th and M Street, NW
Thanks to Lisa for sending around 8:50am: “Fire on M Street at 12th.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building.”
“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim has been located in fire apartment. We continue to evacuate residents in distress.”
“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire knocked down. We continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower. This building contains many seniors. Dealing with smoke conditions on floors above. The mayday was safely resolved.”
From AlertDC: Read More
DC Fire and EMS reported: “One Alarm Fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Fire involving small concession kiosk outside. Propane tank involved.”
Lucy sends at 8am: “Was out for a run this AM when I saw the hut had gone up in flames.”
“Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Continue to wet down kiosk. Propane tanks have been secured. The victim has been flown to an area trauma center with serious non life threatening injuries. Media staging is at French Dr. and Lincoln Memorial Circle.”
“Victim is an adult male.
Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause.”
Video: Read More
575 7th Street, NW
Fresh Baguette is on a roll!! [Pun most definitely intended.] After recently opening in Cleveland Park, they’ve already got their next spot mapped out: Read More
photo by airbus777
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From a press release:
“The Sakura Taiko Fest has grown from a small concert first held in a dance studio to a full day of free, family-friendly taiko performances among DC’s famous cherry blossoms. Each year, we welcome a number of North American taiko groups and feature a variety of different taiko styles as a celebration of Japanese-American cultural and artistic traditions.
Join us on Saturday, March 30, 2024! Read More
Thanks to Rafael for sending this sweet Rolls.
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