wildlife

Thanks to Jeffrey for sending: “It was such a pleasure to see Larry in the alley behind my house, doing the lord’s work by dining on fresh rat pancakes! He seemed very pleased with himself. Sadly, I did not get a picture as he was lifting his afternoon snack’s tail…”

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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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.”

grocery stores


4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (also an entrance on Upton, pictured here)

Thanks to Steve for passing on the update on Lidl’s opening date at Upton Place:

“Are you ready for fresh, high-quality groceries at incredibly low prices? The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! We’re excited to announce the grand opening for our Cathedral Heights location is Wednesday, September 4th. (more…)


Capitals

From a press release:

“The Washington Capitals and CityCenterDC announced today a Capitals takeover of CityCenterDC’s popular Palmer Alley to celebrate the Capitals’ upcoming 50th anniversary season. Starting this September, Palmer Alley will be transformed into a Caps-themed atmosphere featuring pucks, hockey sticks, a Weagle fixture, and more suspended throughout the retail alleyway. The takeover marks the first time a sports team has collaborated with CityCenterDC for a sports-related installation. (more…)


Rant/Revel


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Petworth


3903 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Chicatana, the acclaimed Mexican eatery in Petworth known for its “fine Mexican cuisine,” is thrilled to announce its relocation to a larger space just a few doors down from its current locaFon. To celebrate this exciting new chapter, Chicatana will host an exclusive pre-opening party on August 29, 2024, followed by its grand opening on Friday, August 30th. (more…)