Thanks to Anita for passing on her query about whether or not the General Thomas Statue in the middle of Thomas Circle, was getting painted gold – a legitimate question these days!!
ANC rep Nancy Groth replies:
“NO. The statue of General Thomas is bronze that naturally turns into a green patina over time as the copper majority component oxidizes. Every five years or so they remove the green patina and burnish the bronze back to a bronze color. (more…)
Speaking of nature, thanks to Katie for sending the sign above from someone having a little fun:
“AREA CLOSED
Because of our incompetence and corruption. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending this beautiful photo from near 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.
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:
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
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:
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?
photo by Joseph Gruber
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a Gun Salute with 36 LOUD rounds from Washington Navy Yard on Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 9:45AM.”
And remember, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to Jeanne for sending this beautiful specimen from Fort Totten.
“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
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.
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Thanks to all who messaged us about the Lucha signage now up at the former Dos Gringos (RIP) space in Mount Pleasant. (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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photo by Julia
*I’m aware this is a photo of a bull costume but I work with the photos I get!! :)
From an email:
“Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day is Back in D.C. – July 14!
Cow Appreciation Day is BACK at Chick-fil-A! After a long-awaited return, one of the brand’s most beloved traditions takes place at restaurants nationwide for one day only, bringing more free food for its Guests.
🐄 Dress Like a Cow, Enjoy a Free Entrée: On Tuesday, July 14, Guests who visit a Chick-fil-A restaurant dressed in cow-themed attire can redeem one free entrée.
When: Tuesday, July 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time, while supplies last
Where: Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide
How it works: Guests who visit the restaurant, dressed in their best cow-themed attire will receive one free entrée, subject to availability”
Full release: (more…)
photo by Paul Sirajuddin
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 biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time, (more…)
photo by Pablo Raw
“Dear PoPville,
My wife and I would like to renovate our older-than-me kitchen in our DC rowhouse. Our plan includes a full gut renovation down to the studs, installation of IKEA cabinets, converting from a gas range to induction, and replacing an existing back door and window with a large sliding door. We have our permits, but are looking for recommendations for a new general contractor who is communicative and reliable. I’d really appreciate any recommendations from the community!”