undated photo of 11th and E Street, NW via Whitlow’s

“Dear PoPville,

I know Arlington doesn’t normally make it on to your radar, but Whitlow’s (originally a DC joint!) closed down last night (Saturday) and I am pining to know where all the friends I was packed in with are headed next weekend.

In particular, Sarah – you were right, (more…)



not the rider/motorcycle in question but the photo came up in my archives in a search for motorycycles and how can I not?

“Dear PoPville,

To the chick in Lanier Heights riding the Triumph motorcycle, I’m smitten with the sound of your exhaust. Love your style babe, can we be friends? (from another moto chick)”

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.



Photo by C Buoscio

Ed. Note: If any of these are you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

I exchanged multiple sweet glances & smiles with a cute tall fella walking his pup down Adams Mill Road (Saturday around 11am). I was practicing yoga at Walter Pierce Park dressed in black & polka dotted leggings. Would love to connect if you’re available!”

and (more…)



Photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

Had a missed connection on Sunday, June 13 at a bar on 14th Street in Logan Circle:

Him: brown hair, dark glasses, sitting at the bar
Me: dark blonde hair, white shirt, long brown skirt

Asked me about sneaking in outside food when my date stepped away; (more…)



Photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

I was crossing Idaho Avenue and heading in the direction of the National Cathedral (Saturday). A handsome cyclist stopped while I was crossing, and he nodded at me politely and complimented my dress. I thanked him and wished him a good night, at which point he wished me a great night too. I thanked him again and (unfortunately!) kept walking. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

This morning (Friday, 6/11) I asked a stranger if I could take the seat next to him at A Baked Joint. (It was packed and way louder than I remembered – mid-pandemic sensory overload!) I sat down with a biscuit sandwich and a book. He was already reading a book and asked me about mine. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

He was tall & wearing a baseball cap & was sitting at a picnic table on the far side of Elle streaterie (sp?) with three other pals. Sometime around 9 am (Thursday)? I was standing near the order pick-up window in a long black dress & holding an iced Americano. (more…)


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