wildlife


Photo by Harrison Jones

Thanks to Harrison for sending last week: “Got a nice surprise this morning while photographing the sunrise when this fox darted out of the woods and into the Netherlands Carillon.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send 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.


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”

Fundraiser

From an email:

“Love animals, and want to do something to support Australian wildlife? Join us at DC Brau (3178 Bladensburg Rd NE) on Saturday 25 January, noon- 5pm!

Crafting for Critters is a local group of volunteer crafters making donated products that help animal rescue efforts. Bird nests, joey pouches, bat wraps, and a variety of other items requested by various rehab groups are on the menu. Knitting, crocheting, and sewing patterns will be available. (more…)


Adams Morgan


1721 Kalorama Road, NW via Jubilee Housing

Thanks to Joan for passing on from Jubilee Housing:

“Jubilee Housing’s latest acquisition is unique in many ways.

King Emmanuel Baptist Church sits at 1721 Kalorama Road NW and has been part of the Adams Morgan community since 1907. The church has an active congregation, which includes Jubilee Housing residents and staff members. So, when Jubilee heard that the congregation was looking to sell the church, the Property Development team jumped at the chance to preserve a historic landmark in one of the organization’s core neighborhoods.

Jubilee offered the congregation a chance to stay and worship at King Emmanuel after renovations, but church members decided to relocate the congregation to Maryland. (more…)


Animal Fix

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share 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.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Fred the friendly greyhound mix bringing holiday spirit to Logan Circle! Fred is an alum of The Sighthound Underground rescue organization.”

“This is Louie of Fort Totten at his appointment today at District Dogs.”


Dear PoPville


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric Williams-13

“Dear PoPville,

My boyfriend is going through the process of buying a house, but so many sales are the unit splits that seem like shoddy construction. While he is trying to avoid those types of units in general, I do want to see if there are some renovators that do a good job at it (or rather those to avoid). Would love to hear of any positive/negative experiences so we can at least be more informed while searching!”


DC Government


1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

From the D.C. Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee and two entities that own or control the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. for abusing nonprofit funds to enrich the Trump family. In its lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that the Inaugural Committee, a nonprofit corporation, coordinated with the Trump family to grossly overpay for event space in the Trump International Hotel. Although the Inaugural Committee was aware that it was paying far above market rates, it never considered less expensive alternatives, and even paid for space on days when it did not hold events. The Committee also improperly used non-profit funds to throw a private party for the Trump family costing several hundred thousand dollars. OAG’s lawsuit seeks to recover the amount improperly paid to the Trump Hotel, and to direct those funds to suitable nonprofit purposes. (more…)