Adams Morgan


1815 Adams Mill Road, NW – There was a time…

This space was previously home Southern Hospitality and before them the longtime home of  Adams Mill Bar and Grill.

Le Mont Royal, “a French-Canadian Disco”, Opened in Adams Morgan on January 6, 2023

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Le Mont Royal:

“You read that right…we’re closing next week. Sunday, January 4 is our third birthday AND our last night of service. (more…)


Columbia Heights


16th Street between Euclid and W Streets NW

ICYMI: Fences Go Up Around Freedom Plaza and John Marshall Park – “PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION AND FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION”

Thanks to everyone who sent photos yesterday:

“Just walked my pup through Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park and on the upper level there are fences that block off the railing that over looks the lower portion of the park and doesn’t allow you to go down the stairs.” (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to Sid for sending this beautiful Falcon or Juvenile Hawk(?) from Chevy Chase, 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.

From All About Birds:

“Peregrine Falcons are the largest falcon over most of the continent, with long, pointed wings and a long tail. Be sure to look at shape as (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

4327 8th St NW
4327 8th St NW

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Rant/Revel


photo by Adam Fagen

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Event

Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for a daytime burlesque and variety party that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful performers they can find.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.


wildlife

Thanks to Bridget for sending the great shot above.

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.

Many, many more hawks* below: (more…)


Politics

“Dear PoPville,

I hung an 8 x 10′ sign in my yard, attachment 1. After a couple of months, received the attachment 2’s letter slipped into our mail slot, no return address. I can’t believe someone in today’s world wouldn’t understand or recognize SimpliSafe doorbell cameras. Can’t wait to see this person again.”

And do read the reply: (more…)


Announcement

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.