Thanks to Tracey for sending:
“This giant hawk was in our backyard in NE DC.”
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.
20th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce that the second Bindaas Bowls & Rolls, carryout concept, will open on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The “to-go”- focused concept will replace its sister restaurant, Bindaas, in Foggy Bottom and will offer popular Indian dishes that better serve the dining audience residing and working around 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 20006. Diners can anticipate classic bowls and tempting rolls to build their own customized meal with their favorite ingredients. (more…)
photo by LaTur
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photo by Callan Swenson
From the Mayor’s Office:
“DC Public Schools will be open Thursday and Friday with 2 hour delay.
NEW: DCPS will reopen tomorrow, Jan 29, and Friday, Jan 30, on a 2-hour delay.
Teams have been working hard to make sure we’re ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our learners back to their classrooms.”
“DC Government will open tomorrow, Jan 29, at 10AM.
It’s crucial that we continue operations to keep our city moving forward.”
Full release: (more…)
photo by Mark Andre
From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Status: Open With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open and employees have the Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework. (more…)
Thanks to Ryan for sending above: “They’re emptying the sidewalk cans along East Cap this afternoon!”
Thanks to Gene for sending for sending a less successful attempt below: (more…)
Thanks to Laurie for sharing this awesomeness from Capitol Hill: (more…)
Thanks to Grif for sharing this insanity from Logan Circle with us:
“DC plows just skipping all the unplowed snow/ice and plowing the cement…”
To the video!: (more…)
Thank to Derek for sending above: “Getting wild up in Columbia heights with people defending shoveled parking spots 😬”
‘NO PARKING
Parking here will result in flat tires!!’
Thanks to Phil for sharing below from Capitol Hill: (more…)
photo by Callan Swenson
“Dear PoPville,
Curious… who is responsible for plowing alleys? Would love to hear who I can reach out to to communicate that ours hasn’t been touched.”
DC’s District Snow Team FAQ says:
“Will my alley be plowed?
No, the District does not plow alleys.
Will my trash and recycling be collected during a snowstorm? (more…)