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From MPD:

“On Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is advising commuters across the region to plan for rolling closures that will impact traffic in both D.C. and Prince George’s County.

The following roadways will have a rolling closure in conjunction with a funeral procession, expected to occur between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to Mary for sending: “Seen in the yard of the (coming soon) St. George’s Boulangerie at 7th and C St SE.”

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…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Victoria Pickering

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Event

DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.

The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.


Downtown


1201 K Street, NW at the Eaton Hotel

“Michele’s, named after Michelin Starred Chef Baker’s late mother, is inspired by his family connections to Houston and New Orleans, and how they have impacted his approach to cooking, cuisine, and hospitality. Chef Baker will use his classical French training as a conduit to bring together the multicultural flavors of both cities. Michele’s will offer an upscale New American dining experience with a French accent and international flair.”

“Dear PoPville,

Michelle’s seized today by the IRS and MPD, accounts are at zero and employees arent getting paid for the foreseeable future, if at all.” (more…)


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photo by Victoria Pickering

From MPD:

“On Friday, January 23, 2026, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to William for sending this super cool shot from “New Years’ Night. He was sitting so still and let me get so close I thought he might be injured. I was on the verge of calling animal rescue when he finally took off. Must have been sitting on something he just caught.”

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.


Petworth

Thanks to all who written in with updates to “CVS coming across the street from the CVS” at Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW.

“I went into Petworth CVS today to see BARE shelves! They shared that they’ll be closing by end of February. The pharmacy will be moving across the street, (more…)