wildlife

Friends of the White Whale Society Presents

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jared for sending: “Saw this little one hopping around a tree in Brookland.”

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.

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DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW

  • Turn-of-the-century Tudor charm
  • Huge lot with two-car garage
  • Calacatta quartz chef’s kitchen
  • Exposed loft for yoga or reading
  • Wood-burning fireplace and sunroom

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/5.5BA detached townhome compound with a guest house, home theatre, gym and swimming pool in Georgetown—all for $14M.
  • “Luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community.”
  • “Over 1,500 square feet of refined interior living space at The Adora, a rare offering that seamlessly blends historic character with modern luxury in the heart of Shaw.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the heart of Petworth” with a “low condo fee that covers gas and water.”
More Fresh Finds
DC Water

About that road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?

By Prince Of Petworth

Earlier this week a reader asked if: “anyone know what’s going on with the road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?”

Thanks to Bill for passing on more details from DC Water:

“Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another five to six weeks, before a portion of the road can reopen. (more…)

Dupont Circle

Shah’s Halal Food coming to Dupont Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


1331 Connecticut Ave, NW

Halal is dead, Long live Halal!!

Thanks to Noa for sending: “replacing dupont halal guys”

Shah’s Halal Food’s website says:

“Established in 2005 with one food cart in Richmond Hill, Queens, Shah’s Halal is now a 100% Halal certified international brand with over 70 plus locations. Headquartered in New York, we are a family-owned business, focused on providing a friendly and superb customer experience to audiences worldwide.

Part of our franchise strategy is to seek out neighborhoods that are rich in history and filled with passionate people from all walks of life. (more…)

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