wildlife

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Craig for sending: “I saw this red-shouldered hawk (I think) hanging out at 18th and Park in Mt. Pleasant yesterday. Mt. P is a great neighborhood to raise a raptor family – good nesting sites, near the park, and lots of food walking around in the alleys.”

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.

coffee

“They have coffee and breakfast burritos”

By Prince Of Petworth


1248 H Street, NE

“The Hall on H St

A neighborhood gathering place
📍H Street Corridor – 1248 H St NE
Open 7 days a week 8am-11pm”

Thanks to Anne for sending:

“Stopped by the new coffee/breakfast place at Hall on H. They have coffee and breakfast burrito, manager said they Will be adding more to menu including those Japanese fluffy pancakes on the weekend. (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

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Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

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music

Washington National Opera Departing the Kennedy Center

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

“Washington National Opera, as a leader in opera, seeks to inspire, connect, and enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience. We tell timeless stories with programming that excites, entertains, engages, and educates. We are committed to diversity and balance – presenting classic, contemporary, and American works – to broad local, national, and international audiences.”

Big News from the Washington National Opera:

WNO-Public-Transition-Letter (PDF)

“January 10, 2026

To our friends, artists, and supporters,

As Washington National Opera begins its 70th anniversary year, the Board and staff have made the difficult decision to seek an end to our 15-year Affiliation Agreement with the Kennedy Center. We will be moving our performances to new venues as we return to operating as a fully independent entity. (more…)

Event

DC Day of Archaeology Festival

Catholic University of America University Lawn outside the Pryzbyla Center

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

Website Contact

Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.

Go to DC Day of Archaeology Festival Read more
fire

Status of Cinder BBQ after Friday Morning’s Fire above the restaurant: “we anticipate being closed for several weeks”

By Prince Of Petworth


800 block of Upshur Street, NW via DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS concluded: “Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”

Cinder BBQ shared their update with the community: (more…)

Gym

“World Champion Opens Community-Driven Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym on DC’s H Street” Grand Opening Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth


810 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“Underworld BJJ is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym located at 810 H St. NE, on January 11, 2026, bringing family-friendly fitness, fun, and competitive sports to the H St community. With classes 7 days/ week, Underworld offers to the local community an action-packed schedule full of beginner-friendly classes, kids classes, women’s-only classes, competition training, and so much more.

Just three weeks after becoming the 2025 Purple belt Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Danielle Gallo and her fiancé Aidan Oates, have opened Underworld BJJ, with the goal of transforming the H St community with the sport that changed their lives. (more…)

Library

This is cool: “a brand-new service at the MLK Library: Notary Services”

By Prince Of Petworth

Nice.

From the DC Public Library:

“We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new service at the MLK Library: the Notary Public Commission! Whether you’re finalizing a Power of Attorney, verifying copies of your ID, or handling real estate paperwork, our notary is here to help with a wide range of eligible documents. Just head to the 2nd floor on the second and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – no appointment needed! (more…)

Crime

“100 Illegal Cannabis Business Closed Since Emergency Amendment Act of 2024” – 709.89 pounds of Marijuana Seized. See what else was seized.

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that District Government reached a major milestone in its commitment to a safe and regulated cannabis market: the District’s 100th illegal cannabis business closure since enforcement closures began in September 2024. On January 1, 2026, ABCA and MPD shuttered and padlocked an illegal cannabis business that had been operating out of a private residence on B Street SE. These enforcement actions affirm the Bowser Administration’s commitment to upholding the law and protecting the health and safety of DC residents. (more…)

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