wildlife

Thanks to Virginia for sending: “Hawks on the Hill! Spotted this afternoon on South Carolina Ave SE between 3rd and 4th streets. Beautiful bird!”

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.


Restaurants


399 Morse Street, NE photos courtesy Stellina Pizzeria

From a press release:

Stellina Pizzeria, the acclaimed Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its popular Union Market location, which has nearly doubled in size. The expansion (which took over the former Shouk space) includes a newly constructed 28-seat bar and an additional 32 seats available on the seasonal outdoor patio, bringing the total seating capacity to 127. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

3214 Sherman Ave NW
3214 Sherman Ave NW

Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 3214 Sherman Ave NW — $999,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Steve Gaich
    “Own a Piece of DC’s Most Sought-After Neighborhood — With income potential built right in! Columbia Heights doesn’t just have character — it is character. And 3214 Sherman Avenue NW sits at the heart of it all: a strikingly handsome period townhouse that pairs a jaw-dropping original exterior with a renovated, light-filled contemporary interior. This is the rare home that delivers everything — history, style, flexibility, and one of the best locations in the city.”
  • 1024 Cook Dr SE — $750,000 — Randle Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3PM — Brendan Mullenholz
    “Enjoy suburban style living with the convenience of city access in this rarely available Craftsman home in Asheford Court. Built in 2016, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a bright, open layout with an easy flow from the front sitting area to the spacious family room and into the sun-filled kitchen. Step outside from the kitchen into the backyard featuring trees for shade privacy and plenty of space for entertaining.”
  • 1310 Delafield Pl NW — $1,150,000 — 16th St Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Jen Goroff
    “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
  • 612 4th Pl SW — $1,180,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Jason Skipworth
    “Welcome home to 612 4th Place SW, luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 612 4th Place SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3.5-bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. spread out over 3 levels.”

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Pets

Thanks to A. for sharing last night:

“Many of the dog owners in the Kalorama Triangle/Adams Morgan are in a group WhatsApp and today we received a message from one of the neighbors re- another dog being electrocuted/receiving chest compressions on the corner of Belmont Rd NW and Columbia Rd NW near Streets Market. This is a highly trafficked area for dogs as it is near multiple parks and the broader dog-owning community is highly alarmed.”

Yesterday NBC Washington reported on two other incidents downtown: (more…)


metro


photo by Megan Gamble

Thanks to Megan for sharing: “Took me 45 minutes to get between Gallery Place and Dupont Circle only to have the up escalator broken.”

WMATA reported: “Red Line: Expect major delays in both directions as trains single track between Van Ness and Farragut North because of a cracked rail outside Cleveland Park. Some Shady Grove-bound trains will turn back at Farragut North to minimize train traffic.”

WMATA GM Randy Clarke wrote: (more…)


Event

Join Mindful Movement DC this Memorial Day Weekend for a 3 night yoga retreat to rebalance strength & softness in our lives! During this weekend in the woods, we will create a sacred space to nourish and embrace our whole selves through yoga, meditation, journaling, time in nature, and community building.

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