DC Water

“When we finish the Piney Branch Tunnel, it will hold at least 4.2 million gallons of rainwater and wastewater during heavy storms.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Clockwise from top): Overflow area where combined wastewater and stormwater are released into Piney Branch; Work to construct tunnel shaft underway; Construction next to sewer overflow area where tunnel will begin; and Crews working on construction site”

Update from DC Water:

“DC Water broke ground on the Piney Branch Tunnel, the final major tunnel in our Clean Rivers Project. This work will help keep sewage and trash out of local waterways and make Rock Creek, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay cleaner for our community.

When we finish the Piney Branch Tunnel, it will hold at least 4.2 million gallons of rainwater and wastewater during heavy storms. Instead of overflowing into Piney Branch, that water will go to the Blue Plains Water Resource Recovery Facility, where it will be treated. (more…)

Dating

Missed Connections – AWS Summit 2025

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by LaTur

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Basically, I had a long chat with a wonderful gal at AWS Summit 2025 (last year) and I was just reminded about that missed opportunity when this year’s conference just ended. I felt that we really vibed and I’d love to get to know her more. I’m throwing a hail-mary today and also posted to the DC area subreddits.

Full story below: (more…)

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Try this: The 10-minute worry window

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Your brain doesn’t have an off switch. But it does have a window.

That thought that won’t stop looping. The “what if” that hijacks your whole afternoon. The 2 AM spiral about something that happened three years ago. We’ve all been there:

  • The parent replaying every decision they made today, wondering if it was enough
  • The student staring at a group chat, convinced everyone else has it figured out
  • The person driving to work, already rehearsing an argument that hasn’t happened yet
  • The one lying in bed, mentally re-reading a text for the tenth time
  • You, right now, carrying a worry that’s been running in the background all day

Here’s the truth: you don’t have to solve every worry the moment it shows up. You can schedule it instead.

Try this: The 10-Minute Worry Window

  • Pick a time each day — 10 minutes, same time if you can.
  • When a worry pops up outside that window, jot it down and tell yourself: “Not now. Later.”
  • When your window opens, let yourself worry fully. Set a timer if it helps.
  • When time’s up, close it. Physically stand up, take a breath, move on.

This isn’t about ignoring what’s bothering you. It’s about giving your mind permission to rest in between. Worry doesn’t disappear just because you name a time for it — but it does lose some of its grip.

If your worry window keeps spilling into everything else, that’s worth talking about too:

  • 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Find local DC support: knowyourpathdc.com

Small tools, practiced daily, add up. You’re allowed to worry. You’re also allowed to let it go.

#BeMindfulDC #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone

Want me to draft 2-3 more variations (shorter for Instagram, more clinical for LinkedIn, etc.) or keep building out captions for other graphics in this series?

Columbia Heights

Continuing Coverage of the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Fountains Cont. “Water seems maybe clearer?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Todd for sending the latest yesterday (Thursday) afternoon around 2:30pm:

“Water seems maybe clearer? Closure signs appear to be down.”

And so concludes this week’s continuing coverage from Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park.

Stay tuned for coverage from Slurpee Park next week.

John shared some background in 2025: (more…)

sports

Ping Pong Patrol: “After nearly a decade* in Washington, DC, we have made the difficult decision to close SPIN DC. Our final day of service was June 27.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1332 F Street, NW

*SPIN DC opened here in December 2018.

Terrible news for fellow ping pong enthusiasts:

“After nearly a decade in Washington, DC, we have made the difficult decision to close SPIN DC. Our final day of service was June 27.

We’re incredibly grateful to every guest who celebrated birthdays, hosted company events, played their first game of ping pong, or simply stopped by for a great night out. Most of all, we want to thank our amazing team, whose passion and dedication made SPIN DC what it was.

While this chapter is coming to an end in Washington, the SPIN story continues. You can still enjoy SPIN at our seven other clubs across the U.S., and we hope to welcome you there soon.

To everyone who was part of the SPIN DC story: thank you. It has been an honor to serve this community.” (more…)

Dupont Circle

End of an Era: Giovanni’s Trattu Temporarily Closed or “Temporarily” CLOSED!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


1823 Jefferson Place, NW

Established 1978!!

Uh oh, Looks like things have indeed taken a turn at Giovanni’s Trattu :( I was only 13 years off…

I did see one yelp comment that said the space had been sold to new owners so perhaps they are renovating and/or rebranding? There were no permits on the closed door indicating any work/renovations. Certainly seems like an end of an era one way or another…

The phone number on their website has been disconnected and google currently lists them as “temporarily closed”:

“At Giovanni’s Trattu, on of DC’s premier Italian restaurants, we invite you to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant traditions of Italy, where every dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity.” (more…)

Woodley Park

Props for Useful Metro Signage!

By Prince Of Petworth

While I am not a card carrying member of the cult of metro, I definitely am a fan. And this is another good reason why. So simple. Yet so useful. Well done.

Of course real metro riding gangsters know to take metro to Cleveland Park when going to the zoo so you can walk downhill and take Woodley Park on your way home :)

Challenge to Metro signage peeps: Now do L’Enfant Plaza!!

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