Dear PoPville

“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…)

“Dear PoPville,

My car was hit over Christmas/new years while parked in Mt Pleasant (next to Bancroft Elementary.) The bumper was hit and damaged. I didn’t see a note at the time and turns out it had slipped down into the hood of my car so I just found it. Unfortunately I can read almost 99% of it except for 2 digits in the phone number. The most important part! Could you help me track down this mystery person? Thanks!”

Ed. Note: If you have a photo/hi res video of that part please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

We were in the pit at the Springsteen concert Monday night. At about 1:30 into Bruce’s cover of Nightshift on 3/27 as Bruce was dancing on the catwalk he looked right at my wife, reached down and grabbed her hand and held it for the better part of 8 seconds while he sang right at her. (more…)