1503 17th Street, NW
Amazing. The best.
“Traditional Japanese Fine Dining and Private Omakase.”
From Sushi Taro:
“🎉 We’re Celebrating 40 Years! 🎉
This July, join us as we celebrate 40 wonderful years of serving our community! (more…)
3070 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Obviously that’s Mayor Barry on the left but, I’m embarrassed to ask, who is on the right?
Thanks to Nora for sending from the side of Ercelias in Mount Pleasant: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
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,
I was sitting at the bar at Tiger Fork on Saturday night (July 11) when a beautiful woman with model like features, dark hair in an updo, pale skin walked past me. I stopped her to tell her I loved her amazing pale, lavender purple dress with stringwork. (more…)
You’re doing fine. You’re handling it. Everything’s under control.
Until it’s not.
Maybe it sneaks up on you slowly—the weight getting heavier, the smile getting harder to find, the things you used to enjoy feeling empty. Maybe it hits all at once. Either way, that moment when you realize you can’t do this alone is not a moment of weakness. It’s a moment of clarity.
Mental health is the part of wellness we whisper about.
We post highlight reels but hide the breakdowns. We say “I’m good” when we’re drowning. We wait until we’re in crisis to ask for help because we’ve been taught that struggling means failing. That’s a lie.
The truth is:
- Everyone struggles. The person next to you at work. Your best friend. Your family. The colleague who always seems put-together. Mental health doesn’t discriminate.
- Struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. It means you’ve been carrying something heavy. And it’s time to set it down.
- You deserve support. Not someday. Not when it gets worse. Now. Today. Whatever you’re feeling right now—it’s worth getting help for.
- Taking care of your mental health is taking care of your life. Therapy. Medication. Talking to someone. Rest. Boundaries. These aren’t luxuries. They’re necessities.
- Recovery is possible. Healing isn’t linear, but it’s real. People get better. Feelings change. You can feel better.
If you’re struggling today:
- 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7, free, confidential)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Local DC mental health services: https://dcmhca.org/
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Reach out. To a friend, a family member, a counselor, a hotline. The hardest part is asking. The rest gets easier.
Your mental health matters. You matter.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that permits have been issued to two personal delivery device (PDD) companies, Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics. Their sidewalk robots will offer door-to-door food delivery services in the core of the District.
“Personal delivery devices offer an additional option for food delivery in the District and can be an alternative to trips made by larger vehicles,” said DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum. “We are excited to add this delivery option.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
To the families at Andy’s Pizza in Shaw: restaurants can absolutely be family-friendly, but the communal water pitcher isn’t a toy. Watching kids repeatedly fill cups just to dump water on the floor, splash each other, and soak themselves while adults chat and ignore made being there unpleasant for everyone else. What surprised me most was that staff didn’t intervene until I finally said something. A little parental supervision and something from management would’ve been appreciated. Maybe take the kids to a splash pad instead? (more…)
Story Collider is back in DC for five true, personal stories exploring the phenomenon of positive feedback—from the runaway loops that leave us spiraling to the unconscious connections that take root in our minds.
Hosted by Shane M Hanlon & Maryam Zaringhalam at Penn Social DC.
1317 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“Spicewalla supplies chefs and home cooks with small-batch, fresh spices from around the world that are roasted, ground, and packed by hand in their Asheville factory. The brand, known for its iconic colorful tins, aims to equip cooks at every level with the highest quality building blocks for flavor. Spicewalla retail stores are immersive sensory experiences, stocking 250+ individual spices, 60+ exclusive blends, gift-ready collections, and other essential pantry brands inside a vibrant, joy-filled space. (more…)
13th and Clifton Street, NW
From a press release:
“An air quality health advisory has been issued for the Washington, D.C. region today due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. Air quality is forecast to reach “Purple” (very unhealthy) levels, posing health risks for everyone.
On “Purple” air quality days, the air is considered very unhealthy for everyone. The risk of health effects increases for all people, while children, older adults, individuals who are pregnant, people who exercise outdoors, and those with heart or lung disease, including asthma, may experience more serious health impacts. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities whenever possible.
While air pollution is not good for anyone to breathe, some individuals are more at risk from its effects, including children; older adults; those who are pregnant; people living with asthma, (COPD) and other chronic diseases; people of color; people who have lower incomes; people who work outdoors; and people who live or work near sources of pollution.
The American Lung Association in the District offers these five tips to avoid lung irritation and health complications due to high levels of air pollution: (more…)
4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“Botiwalla is Chef Meherwan Irani’s love letter to the legendary late night Irani Cafes of his childhood. These tea and kabab houses celebrate the late-night food scene of India with its glowing charcoal sigris and sizzling meats. (more…)
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2600 block of Adams Mill Road, NW
Thanks to Brian for sending just after 10am this morning: (more…)
Thanks to M. for keeping the nightmares fresh :)
“I saw this beast near the corner of 13th and S NW in a tree box, and the glasses are NOT kids glasses.” (more…)