16th and T Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what’s happening with the old New Hampshire Market on the corner of 16th and T Streets? A wall collapsed a few years ago now and the property is just sitting there, vacant and blighted. It looks like a real hazard.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
While my girlfriend and I were eating dinner, someone came to the door. They showed me a “badge” from “MPEG.” They talked to me about our neighborhood receiving a “high carbon” notice, and that they are looking for high emitters. (more…)
photo by Rob Cannon
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a rowhouse (about 90 years old), and my neighbor is set to begin replacing a sewer line in their basement. I was wondering if the jackhammering could put my foundation at risk. Should I try to do anything beforehand? Is my neighbor inherently responsible for anything that could go on with my home? Any info is appreciated!”
1639 R Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like they are not going to replace the original turret. Surprised historic allowed this. And they put regular shingles on the roof vs slate which looks cheap.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to write in to let readers know the man who approaches women on the street asking for a coffee date is still around.
I was walking super fast on F street NW heading toward 6th Street NW trying to get to the metro when a man stopped me. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
saw this hybrid Toyota SUV up on these on our walk this morning – from a distance I thought it was just a bad wheel upgrade – on Newton near Brown in MtP. All 4 wheels. I’m strongly assuming wheel theft but the upgrade from plastic crates is interesting.”
“Guni wheels are used for moving a car around a body shop or garage. not driving on roads. (more…)
20th and M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wonderful roadwork 20th and m st bike lane. These piles are up to 5 inches high and unpacked.”
Another reader warns: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am curious if any readers have also had a bad experience with 7th Flats, the apartment building in Shaw. I moved out this summer and they have yet to give me my security deposit back despite regular communication from me. (more…)
photo by Joe Newman
“Dear PoPville,
Are there any bars in DC that televise big wrestling events from WWF, WWE, etc?
Asking for a friend who loves wrestling and just moved to DC”
photo by Ian Thomas
Tom asks us: “do you know about the “game of frogs” statues around DC?”
Games of Frogs Instagram says:
“There are 150+ concrete frogs placed around Washington DC. Find them, tag them #gameoffrogs, spread the word.”