1200 block of U Street, NW photo by Fritz Myer
Thanks to Fritz for sharing another one of his incredible historic shots from 1987:
“U St. 1987 construction of the Green Line”
Just incredible. Truly.
4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW at Upton
Thanks to Jenny for sharing from the coming Botiwalla location in Tenleytown.
ICYMI: We hear the opening will be September 1st but still waiting for confirmation on that. (more…)
1155 Dahlia Street, NW
UPDATE: “We are open!”
On Monday we shared the long overdue news that the Slice and Pie had opened up their downtown location on H Street, NW. Thanks to Kevin for keeping us current with a look at the status in Walter Reed: (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.
photo by Elvert Barnes
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photo by The U.S. Capitol Police
From The U.S. Capitol Police:
“The United States Capitol Police (USCP) seized a guillotine, which was spotted in the bed of a pickup truck along the 100 block of East Capitol Street. (more…)
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From the DC State Fair:
“The DC State Fair announces its return on Sunday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Anthem Row (800 K St NW).
This beloved celebration is free to attend and brings together thousands of Washingtonians for a day built around the things that make DC’s homegrown talent shine: art, agriculture, and the culinary arts. Modeled on state fairs across the country but with distinct DC flair, the Fair is where neighbors turn into friendly competitors and where creativity, community pride, and local flavor take center stage.
Bring the whole family for: (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending this great shot from Georgetown.
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925 13th Street, NW
Very cool. The word from Planet Word:
“Planet Word, the nation’s only museum of words and language, has installed two chat benches inviting visitors to sit down and start a conversation.
The benches, made possible through a gift from CubeSmart in honor of their outgoing board member Deborah Ratner Salzberg, are open to the public and join a broader effort across Washington and the country to use designated spaces to reduce isolation and encourage human connection. (more…)
“Art – National Cherry Blossom Festival Statue – “Hope” by Aaron Feinstein
$750″
“Dear PoPville,
It’s not a panda sculpture but one of the cherry blossoms is up on Facebook Marketplace.”
“Dear PoPville,
I received a call from a “No Caller ID” number today. The voicemail (see transcript below) claimed to be Nathaniel Porter of the Metropolitan Police Department trying to reach me about an urgent matter. (more…)