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“Dear PoPville,

Can you give a shoutout to Mama Ayesha’s? It’s such an amazing place and we just left tonight (Friday) and it was borderline empty. I feel like it could use some love!” (more…)



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“Manny in Cheverly. He’s getting older but still the goodest boy.”

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“Dear PoPville,

Last night there was a “safety check” (Tues 8/27 starting around 8:30pm) on Georgia Avenue at Dahlia St. There’s at least 15 police cars, tow truck, paddy wagon, and they are funneling everyone into single lane northbound and southbound to check cars. Cops said it was a safety check, but otherwise don’t have any more information.” (more…)


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