“Joe Brotherton Trio, credit St. Vincent Wine”
From an email:
“What: Third Annual Lundi Gras Party!!!
When: Monday, February 16, 5 – 10 PM
Transport yourself to New Orleans for the evening, with Cajun food, Mardi Gras beads and hurricanes and brassy funky music from the Joe Brotherton Trio.
$20 per guest + tax includes (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if this is a common experience but my management company sent me a bill for $1. I moved out last month. Mostly pissed, slightly amused at the pettiness. Is this something anyone else has encountered?”
“Dear PoPville,
I think I had an encounter (Thursday) with “coffee guy,” the one who approaches women pretending to be from somewhere else, asks about coffee places, then tries to pressure you into a coffee date.
I was leaving my office and he approached me at the intersection of 10th and G NW. He asked me where Tatte was, because I “look like the kind of person with the swagger to go there.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In Brookland this has been our view for the past week now, it’s getting absurd. Car owner leaves for hours on end with this spot saver in place. And spot saver has only grown over time, more items have been added over time. Started off with just one red block.”
and
“Dear PoPville,
The parking wars have gotten out of hand! Last night I saw a woman essentially reburying a car in the snow (in Bloomingdale.) And this wasn’t just simply kicking some snow under the tires then driving away. She used a shovel. And when she was done with the shovel, she started moving large blocks of ice with her hands and wedging them under the car. I don’t need to tell anyone here how disgusting the snow and ice is these days to be picking up with your hands. And this was no quick act. This went on for almost half an hour! All the while her car sitting in the street with its hazard lights on. (more…)
Photo by Kris Connor/Prim’s Cafe
From a press release:
“Prim’s Cafe, a cozy neighborhood cafe inspired by legacy, love and community, will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
To mark the occasion, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary single rose from Psalm + Petal Co. Luxe Flower Bar, which will also be on site offering curated bouquets for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifting. Prim’s Cafe will debut a (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in multiple retail thefts that occurred in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., a group of approximately 7 masked suspects entered a store in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspects snatched multiple items in a “flash mob” style before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. (more…)
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW
Let’s go AdMo! Of course, Tail Up Goat was so so good…
Thanks to Josh for sending: “Rye Bunny signage has started to go up. Or maybe is complete. (The Tail Up Goat signage was very low-key too, so this may be the extent of it.)” (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
It appears that Dlight Cafe only closed temporarily (ed. note: Unclear if this is from the new owners, or new, new owners) and is reopening in the near future. They are fully redecorating and renovating the space. (more…)
1201 K Street, NW at the Eaton Hotel
ICYMI: On January 22nd we broke the news that Michele’s had been “Seized” and Padlocked at the Eaton Hotel.
And on January 26th that “Gravitas seized too”.
There was a time Baker’s Daughter had locations in Ivy City, Georgetown and Chinatown.
Thanks to Paulina for sending the latest from the Eaton Hotel: “Baker’s Daughter, the coffee shop’s location, at the Eaton hotel has been closed all week…” (more…)
Thanks to Linda for sending from Friendship Heights.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.
From the White Squirrel Institute(!!?!!):
“What is a white squirrel? (more…)