wildlife

Thanks to Mimi for sending this great shot of our friend from the National Gallery of Art!

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.


parks


photo by Eric P.

Update From NPS on the Horse Center situation:

“The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the concessions contract for the Rock Creek Park Horse Center, formerly held by Guest Services, Inc. (GSI), to Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc.

As the new concessioner, Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. will take over providing equestrian and related services on May 21, 2025 including: (more…)


Animal Fix

Meet Judge – Your New BFF!
2 Years Old | 47 lbs | Lab/Shepherd Mix

Party animal, toy chaser, pro snuggler—Judge does it all! This goofy, playful boy loves everyone he meets and is always ready for fun.

Crate-trained, learning fast, and ready for adventure. Judge is looking for an active family to keep up with his big heart and bigger zoomies!

Ready to fall in love? !

Meet Mango!

Sweet, shy, and secretly silly—Mango is a little gem! At first, she loves finding a cozy hideaway to settle in and watch the world with quiet curiosity. But once she feels safe, her playful side shines through!

Mango can’t resist a mouse toy or a string to chase, and she’s recently discovered the very mysterious cat in the mirror (she’s still deciding how she feels about it!). After some playtime, Mango loves to lounge nearby, keeping her people company in the most charming, low-key way.

With a little patience and a lot of love, Mango will blossom into a wonderful, loyal companion.

Ready to meet your sweet Mango? Apply today!


Event

The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.

On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.


Restaurants


2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys

From a press release:

“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)