Thanks to Samuel for sending this great shot from Rock Creek Park.
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.
1800 M Street, NW previously home to Slapfish and Capriotti’s before them.
Thanks to Vanessa (and everyone else) for sending news about Talkin’ Tacos coming to M Street: (more…)
Thanks to K. and M. for sending an update on the sidewalk coats:
“Curious if anyone knows what’s going on at the corner of Q & 19th Street NW. (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
1100 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: “Work at 11th and Rhode Island” (more…)
3270 M Street, NW
Thanks to A. for passing on from Gold’s Gym:
“We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you!
After months of hard work and anticipation, Gold’s Gym – Georgetown Park is getting ready to open its doors in less than 30 days!
Here’s a Sneak Peek into your new Fitness Home! (more…)
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.
From a press release:
“Bar Japonais is now open in Logan Circle located at 1520 14th Street NW. The team behind Bar Chinois, Dean Mosones, Mark Minicucci, Margaux Donati and Jake Simpson, launched the new izakaya restaurant to provide a sophisticated atmosphere blending Japanese fare and French cocktails. (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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Thanks to L. for sending from U Street: “a nice reminder to us all to look out for each other!”
Should you spot a quiet act of heroism, scooting or not, please send an email with a brief description and the neighborhood where it was witnessed to [email protected].
From a press release:
“The Polish American Arts Association of Washington, DC (PAAA) is proud to announce that the 2024 edition of their annual Wianki Festival of Wreaths will take place on Saturday, June 22 at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Steps. The festival, which has been organized for over 40 years in Washington, DC, is a celebration of Polish and Slavic traditions associated with Midsummer, when the days are longest and the night is brief. Known by alternative names such as Kupala Night, St. John’s Eve, Midsummer or Wianki, this festival dates back to pagan rituals and is today celebrated with lively music, festive dancing, and wreath making. (more…)
