Thanks to Charlene for sending: “I spotted a hawk in my backyard in the tree eating a rodent (Fort Dupont Park neighborhood.)”
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.
UPDATE 10:45am: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”
Thanks to All who’ve passed on the painful message as they try to register for Tulip Day:
“This site is currently unavailable.
If you’re the owner of this website, please contact your hosting provider to get this resolved.”
Updates when they get back online. (more…)
1013 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending: “They’ve moved down from 703 H Street, NE next to the Haymaker at 1013 H Street, NE.”
Washington, Lincoln, the Capitol and Cherry Blossoms gracing the new signage…
AND they buy gold for cash, obviously.
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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DC plates
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “On the Anacostia River Trail near Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.”
HOW?!?!?
UPDATE 10:45am Monday: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”
Well this is awesome:
“Tulip Day Washington 2026, March 15
This spring, one of America’s most colorful public events will make its debut in the nation’s capital as Tulip Day Washington transforms DC’s National Mall into a breathtaking tulip-picking garden on March 15, 2026.
Approximately 150,000 tulips will be a vibrant, one-day floral showcase with views of the U.S. Capitol. From 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, visitors will be invited to pick ten tulips for free to welcome the arrival of spring.
EVENT DETAILS (more…)
From Diverse Market Management:
“Farmers Market SW will reopen at The Wharf this spring, securing a new long-term home just two blocks away at M Street Landing following a successful ten-year residency at 4th and M Street SW. The market is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 4, and will continue to operate weekly on Saturdays through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The relocation was made possible through a partnership between The Wharf and Diverse Market Management, who worked together to ensure the market remains in Southwest and continues serving residents with access to fresh, locally sourced food.
Located in the plaza at M Street Landing outside of Pitango, Philippe Chow and The Fish Shop, (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro reopened the Navy Yard west entrance on Half Street 33 days ahead of schedule and on budget, ahead of peak spring event traffic. (more…)
“ATTN: Customers:
Until further notice this station’s system is down. No package services. Stamps/money orders ONLY. Kalorma”
Thanks to Sam for sending above from Adams Morgan: “Problems at the 18th Street Post Office.”
And Jim sends below from Farragut: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A couple years ago, I randomly took a copy of Ann Patchett’s “State of Wonder” out of a Little Free Library in NW. I have my favorites but I can’t be sure exactly which one, or exactly when this was. Probably in Mt. Pleasant or Columbia Heights, circa 2024. Today I flipped through for the first time and discovered this beautiful handwritten letter from a grandmother to her granddaughter, Jackie, dated August 23, 2003, tucked inside.
It says: (more…)