Thanks to Greg for sending from Petworth.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
From a press release:
“Today, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and Anacostia BID introduced a new welcoming sign to the residents and visitors of Historic Anacostia SE DC, the We Are Anacostia mural.
The mural is the vision of award-winning artist Luis Peralta Del Valle with inspiration from the Anacostia community. The impressive painting is approximately 200 feet, with two sides, and serves as a visual timeline marking the proud past and present of the Anacostia Historic District; (more…)
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share for the regular fix please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. AdoPtville is run by two volunteers who compile these pets weekly from local shelters.
My name is Henry! I am the sweetest little sweet that ever did sweet!
I love my people and I get very attached to my person. It makes me the perfect little companion. I like keeping my person company no matter where or what we’re doing. I like golf cart rides and am good in the car. Toys are my favorite and I’m happy to play by myself but have I loved other dogs that will play with me too.
Because I get attached to my people and my home, new introductions need to happen very slowly and involve a lot of turkey.
To learn more about Henry, email [email protected] or reach out to [email protected].
Tom may be blind, but we assure you that he can nevertheless see into the depths of your soul- and he likes what he sees.
While Tom loves everyone he meets, he is somehow capable of making every single person that crosses his path feel like the most special and loved individual in the world. To meet Tom is to love Tom- and to feel loved by Tom.
We don’t know how Tom became blind, or how long he’s been blind, but he has adapted well and is able to adroitly navigate his surroundings. Most importantly, he is 100% capable of climbing onto the couch and into your lap for the most amazing cuddles you’ve ever experienced. He loves belly rubs, cheek rubs, paw rubs, head bonks, cuddles, and staring into your heart and soul while you talk to him about your day. He is a truly remarkable and loving cat.
In addition to being an incredible snuggle-muffin, Tom is also very playful! He will spend hours a day entertaining himself with toy mice, chasing after ghosties, and chirping at you to come play with him. He also loves to sit on the windowsill, listening to birds and squirrels race by.
Tom is FIV and FELV positive. To learn more about these common cat viruses click here and here.
To see more photos and videos of Tom, check him out on Instagram at #TomCuddleston
If you are interested in learning more about Tom, please email [email protected] for additional information.
Treat(ment) Her This Mother’s Day With $100 Off $500 on Silver Mirror Facial Bar Gift Card
This Mother’s Day treat the special someone in your life to a personalized Silver Mirror facial. From services ranging from Anti-Aging facials to Dermaplaning, Silver Mirror’s personalized facials are exactly the type of luxury she’s craving.
Through May 11th Silver Mirror is offering a Mother’s Day special with $100 Off $500 gift card purchases at SilverMirror.com.
We spoke about seeing boards going up around town but this seems next level. Thanks to Isabel for sending: “GW emailed this to me today in preparation for the election on Tuesday. Have any of you ever seen something like this before?”
Full message: (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.
This rental is located at 3rd St. NE near H St. NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,175 / 2br – Bedroom available in 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom luxury apartment (Capitol Hill, H St Corridor, NOMA) (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
“Dear PoPville,
Around October 16 or 17th, in NW DC, four expensive bikes were stolen from a “secure” bike facility and the U-locks were cut through. On Saturday October 18th, building residents found all four bikes for sale on offerup by the same seller (screenshot below). The seller used this SAME background in each advertisement. (more…)
Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.
“This gorgeous mansion on Logan Circle was built by Ulysses S. Grant’s son in 1877. (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I’d like to hear if folks know of bars/restaurants that will be showing election returns on Nov 3. I’ve looked online but nothing much comes up. Four years ago I watched at Red Derby and have fond memories of the experience (despite the outcome of the election). I hope that there are opportunities to come together to watch the drama unfold, despite COVID realities.”
Ed. Note: Could be some good overlap for our recent discussions on where to watch sports and where to go while staying warm outside. And of course, I second and recommend, always, Red Derby.
courtesy Big Bear at 1700 1st Street, NW at R Street
From our friends at Big Bear:
“We’re offering pick-up DINNERS FOR TONIGHT AND HALLOWEEN – with Roasted Chicken, firecracker shrimp, hot-honey St. Louis ribs, and crab cakes. (more…)
…and he would still be here, his daughter would grow up with a father, & there would not be any protests. My focus remains on the immediate investigation & the long-term work we need to do as a community to end violence. I wish the FOP were willing to be part of that work. 2/2
— Charles Allen (@charlesallen) October 30, 2020
Full statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on Partial Release of Body-Worn Camera Footage for Karon Hylton:
“The following is a statement from Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, following yesterday’s partial release of MPD body-worn camera footage:
“I have been in contact with family members of Mr. Hylton multiple times since the incident. They are grieving and in deep pain processing his death. I shared with them my deepest condolences for their loss.
We have more questions and few answers after yesterday’s partial release of two Metropolitan Police Department officers’ body-worn camera video footage of the injury, and later death, of Karon Hylton. What we do know is that he should be alive today, and that how Mr. Hylton was treated, and why he was killed, cannot be disconnected from his race.
The Executive has released some video footage of the incident, and it is important to be clear about what is known and unknown at this time: (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.