wildlife

Thanks to Rebecca for sending: “My friend Susan spotted this majestic creature today on a walk together in Forest Hills.”

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.


Sponsored

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.”

Glover Park


2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Mario’s (OG Surfside)

M. reported on Friday:

“We just walked by Bonjon Rumi and saw some cleaning and rearranging taking place. A very nice lady opened the door and chatted with us. They’re opening tomorrow at 11! Lunch and dinner for now, and [drumroll!!!!] BREAKFAST to follow!

We needed a breakfast spot in the neighborhood since FOREVER!!!” (more…)


Event

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.


Rant/Revel


photo by Robert Lintott

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Zoo


photo via Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Official word from the National Zoo:

“Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁 DC’s newest celebearities are HERE! Our two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have arrived at the Zoo after landing this morning at Dulles International Airport.”

All I see is a giant Fed Ex advertisement with a photo/drawing of a giant panda so STAY TUNED.