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Whitman-Walker’s PRIDE celebration continues with Pride & Pulse Block Party on the 28th

Published June 23, 2025 at 10:45AM | Updated June 23, 2025 at 11:16AM

Whitman-Walker staff had a great time proudly walking in the World Pride Parade. We boldly branded ourselves with an upside-down pink triangle—a symbol with a powerful and complex legacy in LGBTQ+ history. Originally used during the Holocaust to identify and persecute LGBTQ+ individuals, the symbol was reclaimed in the 1970s as an emblem of resistance and pride. Today, it serves as a reminder that our liberation is rooted in the courage of those who came before us—and in our ongoing fight for justice, equity, and love.

It has been a challenging year for Whitman-Walker due to the substantial loss of grants and funding that directly affect our health research, policy, and healthcare initiatives. We’re therefore grateful to our friends at Maydan, Medina, and The Stratus Firm, who are helping us close out Pride month in style!

We invite everyone to join us at the Pride & Pulse Block Party – taking place on Saturday, June 28th in the alley by Maydan, between Florida Ave and 13th St. NW. At the intersection of celebration and care, the party will bring our community together in a vibrant, inclusive day-long street festival honoring the legacy of World Pride.

This event pulses with energy – from live music and culinary delights to art and activism – all in support of Whitman-Walker’s vital mission to provide accessible, inclusive healthcare to LGBTQ+ individuals. Join us as we amplify the heartbeat of our community through connection, joy, and purpose.

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Omicron Is on the Decline — Book Your Living Wage Cleaning!

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Published February 1, 2022 at 12:15PM | Updated February 1, 2022 at 2:34PM

Dear PoPville readers,

This winter has been rough.

Due to Omicron, many of our family, friends and neighbors got sick, and our hospitals were filled to capacity. And by overlapping with the holiday season, I know that many of us missed out on doing things we wanted to do and seeing people we wanted to see.

Thankfully, according to a recent NPR segment, it looks like we are turning a corner. In fact, according to the New York Times’ tracker for the District of Columbia, pictured below, cases are down 78% in the last two weeks. As case counts decrease as rapidly as they ascended, many of us are thinking through what we feel comfortable doing now and how to best enjoy our lives again.

NYT Graphic — Screenshot courtesy The New York Times

If one thing you’ve been missing is your regular home cleaning, Well-Paid Maids is here for you and still doing everything in our power to be as COVID-safe as possible. Our cleaners are still wearing masks to every job, we are still asking customers to be masked when sharing space with them, and our staff is still 100% fully vaccinated with a rolling booster mandate in effect as cleaners become eligible.

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District Floor Depot Now Open on Good Hope Road SE

Published April 11, 2019 at 1:15PM

District Floor Depot is Washington D.C.’s top hardwood flooring company, with over 100 5-star reviews.

For a limited time, District Floor Depot is offering 50% off install prices and in-store specials to celebrate their newest D.C. location, which opened on March 22 at 1306 Good Hope Road SE.

“There was a great turnout for the store opening and the company was very thankful for all the support we received,” said Yusuf Mehmetoglu, the store’s managing partner.

Since opening their first D.C. location in 2017, District Floor Depot continues to provide high quality products for homeowners and contractors. Their services range from floor installation, sanding and refinishing, and financing.

Carrying more than 300 styles of hardwood floors, District Floor Depot has something for everyone.

“I would like to give a special thanks to the DSLBD, DC Chamber of Commerce, Anacostia Business Improvement District, and all the businesses and residents who came out to join in the festivities on Friday,” said Mani Pahlevanpour, another managing partner.

To schedule a consultation, contact the District Floor Depot family at [email protected] or call 202-908-1313. Don’t miss out on the grand opening savings!