Dear PoPville

“Friday Night H Street NE Incident”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Friday night (February 17th) my friend and I (we are both young women) were leaving the Little Grand (7th and H St. NE) a little after 11pm. We were walking home going west on H Street NE when a man standing outside of the Whole Foods yelled something at us (I didn’t hear what he said as my friend and I were in mid-conversation). The man was tall, stout, and probably in his 40s. My friend and I kept walking and we could hear him continuing to shout at us. He was saying things like, he needed to tell us something, he was the black Jesus, he knew God, and was mad we weren’t talking to him. We realized he was following us as he was shouting. He followed us to H and 4th NE when (more…)

Looking for a photo of “POTUS and my toddler at Red Hen”

By Prince Of Petworth


1822 1st Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’m desperate! My wife and I took our 2 y/o and 2m/o out with us to Red Hen this past Saturday. Well, wouldn’t you know our current President Joe Biden walked in! Not only did he walk in, he B-lined straight for our table and my son, Miles!? Biden leaned in and spent a good 15-20 seconds acknowledging, speaking, and waving to my little boy. It was truly a moment I’ll never forget! I desperately want this photo! (more…)

“Unemployment Benefits Lawyer”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been having a dispute with the DC unemployment office for the past month or so and it’s been an absolute nightmare. There’s no clear communication from them and when I ask for clarification, I get stuck being bounced back and forth between people and departments. At this point, I need a lawyer to help me deal with this issue. (more…)

Tennis lessons anyone?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

My New Year’s resolution was to learn tennis (I’m an absolute beginner). I’ve signed up for some lessons at Rock Creek but they are expensive ($100/1 hour lesson). Do readers recommend anyone local in the Columbia Heights area that gives private lessons? Assume others might want to know too, as we approach spring!”

“buying and installing a new front door”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by evegophotos

“Dear PoPville,

Our house needs a new front door! Please give us your recommendations for a reputable exterior door installer, as well as where to buy a new exterior door (besides Lowe’s or Home Depot). I’d like to hear from satisfied homeowners who’ve actually worked with a reputable local business to purchase or install a new front/exterior door to their house. TIA!”

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