Fundraiser

“Joey was an H Street Legend.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to G. for passing on the GoFundMe:

“Celebrating Joey the Greatt Hernandez

Joey was truly the life of the party. He had an infectious smile, a quick wit, and a natural ability to make everyone around him feel welcome. Friendly, loyal, honest, and genuine, Joey brought laughter, wisdom, and kindness wherever he went. He was someone people could always count on—for a good conversation, a helping hand, or simply a reason to smile. A jack of all trades, Joey was hardworking, talented, and dedicated in everything he did. He loved music, sports, cartoons, gatherings with friends, and celebrating life in every way. His vibrant spirit and unforgettable personality touched many lives, and his absence leaves a deep and lasting void.

Joey’s unexpected passing has been especially difficult for his elderly parents, (more…)

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Breaking the silence: your mental health story matters

By Sponsor
Image from Breaking the Silence: Your Mental Health Story Matters

We’re taught to show up. To be strong. To handle it. But what happens when “handling it” means you’re falling apart at 2 AM? What happens when the pressure to be okay becomes the thing that’s not okay?

This is what we’re not talking about enough:

  • The 18-year-old scrolling Instagram and feeling like their life doesn’t measure up
  • The 65-year-old who lost their routine and feels invisible
  • The person who cries in their car before work
  • The friend who seems fine but isn’t sleeping
  • You, right now, reading this and wondering if it’s normal to feel this way

It is. And you’re not broken for feeling it.

Mental health isn’t about being “sick” or “crazy.” It’s about being human. It’s about the weight we carry—from grief, stress, loneliness, uncertainty, change. It’s about those days when getting out of bed feels impossible. And it’s about knowing that these feelings don’t have to be forever.

Here’s what we want you to know:

  • Your feelings are valid. You don’t need anyone’s permission to struggle or to seek help.
  • Help is accessible. Whether it’s talking to someone you trust, calling a lifeline, or seeing a therapist—resources exist. And they’re easier to reach than you think.
  • You’re not the only one. Millions of people in DC and beyond are navigating this. The shame? That’s the stigma talking. Not the truth.
  • Small steps count. One conversation. One call. One moment where you choose yourself. That’s everything.

If you’re struggling, reach out:

  • 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Find local DC support: [link to resources]

Your story matters. Your struggles are real. And your recovery is possible.

#BeMindfulDC #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone

Announcement

Rest and Reset this Summer with Cherry Blossom Healing Arts

By Cherry Blossom Healing Arts

Summer in Washington DC is beautiful — and relentless. The heat, the pace, the packed schedules that somehow get busier instead of slower, the humidity that settles into your body like a second layer of fatigue. Stress doesn’t take a summer vacation, and most of us spend the warmest months of the year running on empty, overstimulated, and wondering why we can’t seem to slow down even when we want to. When the nervous system is chronically overwhelmed, we see it everywhere — restless sleep, a racing mind, anxiety that flares without warning, a body that feels simultaneously exhausted and unable to rest.

Acupuncture works by shifting the nervous system out of the chronic fight-or-flight activation that most of us have quietly accepted as normal life. It regulates cortisol, calms the adrenal response, reduces inflammation driven by chronic stress, and helps the body remember what it feels like to actually exhale. Patients consistently describe leaving their appointments feeling like something has been turned down — the volume of everything, the urgency, the tightness they had stopped noticing they were carrying.

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Park View

Looking for Information about a “Hit and run in Park View 6/20”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My car and a few others were street parked over the weekend in Park View (Newton Place and Georgia Ave, NW) and hit around 330 AM. I was able to get video footage, but cannot identify the license plate from the video. In the video there’s a few witnesses, so I am seeking any information people may have. Thank you!”

If anyone has info please email me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP.

To the videos: (more…)

Event

Breathivate: A Transformational Breath, Light, Sound, Vibration Experience

The Wellness Oasis on Kennedy

732 Kennedy Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20011

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Reserve your complimentary 30-minute Breathivate session combining breathwork, light, sound, and vibration for conscious transformation (2 ppl per block).

Take a break from the noise. Reconnect with your body. Elevate your mind.

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Flyover

Heads Up: France’s equivalent of the Blue Angels Flying over DC this morning around 10:20 am!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy of the Patrouille de France

Thanks to Emily and Denis for passing on from the French Embassy:

“WASHINGTONIANS! On Monday morning, you will have the opportunity to see the Patrouille de France on their #Liberté250 Mission. If you’d like to see these elite pilots in action, have your aviators and your camera pointed towards the sky at: (more…)

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