wildlife

Thanks to Samantha for sending from near H Street, NE “in mid flight.”

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…)


City Ride

Thanks to Jim for sending the beauty above:

“Looks like Santa ditched the sled and is riding in style this year.”

And I spotted the beautiful boat Cadillac below: (more…)


Sponsored

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  • “A beautifully maintained row house in Columbia Heights that pairs original DC charm with true move-in-ready condition. This exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths total, including a fully separate basement rental unit with its own entrance — ideal for rental income, an au pair suite, or multigenerational living.”

  • “With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”


Woodley Park


2653 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Petit Plats

“Dear PoPville,

Last month I saw your post about Petit Monde Bistro and Cafe in Woodley Park potentially closing, and I got worried because I really like Petit Monde. I emailed with them, and they let me know that nothing was set in stone yet.

On Friday, I popped into grab an iced tea, and I asked what the situation was, and they told me (more…)


Event

Lower Georgia Ave is keeping the spice tradition alive with the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off 🙌

Local businesses will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award & other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for family-friendly fun to sample your fill and pick your favorite.


Van Ness


4340 Connecticut Ave, NW at Yuma, previously home to Acacia Bistro

“Dog Haus serves the Absolute Würst in gourmet hot dogs, hand-crafted sausages, and premium burgers, all on grilled King’s Hawaiian Rolls. We also offer the best fried chicken sandwiches and wings in town. Visit us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Our full-service Bar & Grill features 24 rotating craft beers on draft, a full wine list, and a signature cocktail bar. We are the perfect spot for watching sports, large groups, and enjoying food made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and plant-based proteins. Perfect for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering in the Van Ness (Washington DC) area.”

Have a peek inside: (more…)


coffee


9th and M Street, NW

Ed. Note: Old heads will remember this space was previously home to First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) which closed back in 2019.

Thanks to Debbie and Jared for sending the great news about a new coffee and tea option coming to Shaw at 900 M Street, NW – Cotti Coffee and WUU Tea Studio” (more…)