3227 Georgia Ave NW
“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital. – re-opening mid September”
Thanks to Hailey for sending: “Qui qui update! New signage added.”
STAY TUNED for an exact opening date.
photo by Victoria Pickering
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From DPR:
“With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one-day opportunity to jump in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games.
All dogs must have a current and valid dc dog license.
Doggie Day Swim DC
Saturday, September 6 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Multiple Locations (more…)
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?
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone notice the fence surrounding the residence is now covered in some type of black material? Guessing security related, but looks terrible. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to clarify the details of a very unsafe situation brought about by the federal governments escalation of force in the district.
On Friday the 29th, Coolidge High school hosted a football game. Almost immediately, an MPD helicopter began to buzz the neighborhood at low altitude. Multiple neighbors than began to investigate what was happening when agents from FBI, HSI, ATF, US Secret Service (as well as MPD) began to swarm the school. I would estimate there were about 50 to 60 of them. Rumors began to swirl that this was an immigration raid (with a large crowd now largely confined to a closed field). In reality, high school kids had begun fighting, leading to the rest of the game being cancelled.
While the Feds were there, and as misinformation was spreading, no less than 3 small stampedes occurred (about 30 – 40 kids at any given time). Additionally, (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
1155 Dahlia Street, NW
Thanks to Rumit and Johnny Lee for sending:
“Jinya Ramen Bar @ 1155 Dahlia Street NW (in the Parks at Walter Reed) to close September 14th. (more…)
4600 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW
Do you know how freaking expensive Pella windows are?!? And yet: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
At the post office at 18th and Kalorama. It’s scheduled to open at 9, it’s 9:20 and for the umpteenth time they’ve got 8 customers standing out front waiting. This has become a normal operating procedure for this location. (more…)
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The protester above was following guard troops on M Street with her sign above while wearing a DC Flag superhero-style.
And further down M Street these guard police were keeping an eye on this sketchy crew waiting patiently for the light to turn green before crossing the street:
And of course more sandwich guy posters hitting new targets: (more…)
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1345 S Street, NW
Last week we broke that news that some of the folks from Snappy’s plan on opening a 2nd bar in Logan Circle around 14th and S Street, NW. The liquor license went up over the weekend for Franks Wild Years which will be coming next door to the Garden District and underneath Left Door on S Street: (more…)