photo by Wayan Vota
“Dear PoPville,
Recommendations for interior car detailing shops or mobile dealers? We’ve had a Toyota Corolla for seven years now, and the model we got has fabric seats which stain when even a little water is applied, so it looks ratty despite working great. I really don’t care about the exterior, but want a total refresh on the inside. Wondering where people would recommend going (or having come to us!) in the DC area…I’m flexible about near-suburbs too.”
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know if there is a free or inexpensive way to efile DC income taxes? I’ve used TurboTax for years, which will efile federal for free but charges $25 for DC, which just seem unconscionable.”
photo by Geoff Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
Are any readers aware of bars/restaurants planning specials for Trump’s arraignment this Tuesday? I’m planning to treat myself to takeout and my only idea so far is to get takeout from a place in Court House – hah!”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Dear PoPville,
I’m dealing with a nightmare downstairs neighbor and an apathetic landlord and, contrary to my normally stubborn nature, I’m realizing this is a battle I can’t win and I need to move ASAP. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
5 incidents involving a group of kids (between the ages of 7 to probably 13) terrorizing the homes on Kirby St NW and Morgan St NW. They run up to the homes kicking or throwing rocks/bricks and then run away and then come by and do it all over again. It’s escalated now to them throwing rocks at anyone who confronts them. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We are looking for these two lovely people whose golden doodles were likely our dog’s offpring! We met them during a walk in Rock Creek Park. They got their pups from the same place where our dog was the mommy dog – Paw Pads. We would love to arrange a reunion! If you can help find who they might be let us know!”
If you know them/are them please (have them) email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP!
“Dear PoPville,
Recommendations for auto-shop following attempted car theft? A couple of juveniles tried stealing my wife’s Kia from the park and ride at Ft. Totten. It’s too old for the computer trick so after smashing a window and cracking the steering column they moved on, trying one with a club before finally being caught in a third vehicle in the lot. So I have a 2010 Kia, missing a window and wipers that won’t turn off. Wondered if anyone had recommendations for places to take it in DC for repairs…”
photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader
“Dear PoPville,
I’m in desperate need of a financial advisor who’s proficient in socially responsible investing and welcoming to first-time investors like myself who want to know what to do with the wad of cash we’ve finally been able to save that’s currently stored under our mattress. I’m also looking for a tax professional who specializes in working with U.S. residents who work abroad and application of the foreign income tax exemption.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’m an owner of a condo unit in a 22-unit building that has been a condo for ~15 years (I have owned for 3.5 years). When I bought, all financial documents seemed okay and my realtor said she thought it looked fine. But after buying, some estimates for future repairs were done and it turned out that we’re very behind on reserves funding. I joined the Board and (with all of the other Board members) voted to increase the HOA fees by inflation + 10% for at least the next 3 years (this is still not enough for fixing our reserve situation, and we will need a special assessment for work needing to be done in the next few years, but it felt like a start). (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
Can you please send the word out asking if any restaurant is still serving potato skins? They’re my favorite and besides the random TGIF I haven’t seen any on any menus. Also my second favorite is nachos- beef, black beans and ALL the other good stuff that evenly spread on each chip. Can you help me out??”