Dear PoPville

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m a park roller skater and I moved into the city about a year and a half ago. I was in Arlington for a while and had access to many more parks and while I love Shaw Skate park all I really want is a half pipe to practice tricks on. I’ve talked to quite a few rollerskaters in the area and none of us have seen one. If anyone in DC has a secret half pipe in their yard or knows of one anywhere please let me know! I’d be happy to help with maintenance costs or otherwise pitch in to have one to use regularly!”

Ed. Note: “Did you know there is a National Park in DC with roller skating? Now you do.”

photo by A. Drauglis

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a displaced Floridian living in the district. DC is great and all, but I really, *really* miss seeing reptiles all the time and was considering owning one as a pet, however, DC pet laws are a little vague if you know about animals… Here’s what they say: (more…)

photo by Fritz Myer

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if there’s a resource that pulls together the many ways to support DC right now, not just a single calendar or organizing guide, but something broader for both people here and allies. I’ve seen lots of really helpful one off resources and awesome orgs, but I haven’t found one place that packages things together in a way I could share as a one stop shop for say, my mom.

I’m picturing (more…)

photo by Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

Ran across a very DC problem. I need insurance on my car, and the quote asks if I park in a garage. Like many DCers, my backyard fence has a garage door on it, with alley access. There’s no roof to make it a full garage, but obviously no accidental or intentional harm can come to the car once I park it in my backyard behind the garage door.

Would others say this counts as parking in a garage?”

photo by Eric Wilfong

“Dear PoPville,

Genuine question: should folks not be ordering DoorDash, Uber eats, etc. to not put drivers in danger? Or since food delivery serves as a source of income that would hurt them?“

“Dear PoPville,

There’s a BMW X5 M series at the BMW service center. It has a US Government official use only plate with a “S” designation for Department of State.

Given the administrations / DOGEs at times aggressive effort to reduce agency spending paid for by the taxpayer, I’m curious to understand how a performance luxury SUV is a justified cost. (more…)