Dear PoPville

“The hat guy from 2021 was staring into our house.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The guy mentioned in this article from 2021 was staring into our house today (Friday, Nov. 18.)

We recently got our windows switched out and don’t have blinds on them all now. We are the end unit but have several vacants along the alley so typically are not worried about people looking into our house. I went into the downstairs bathroom and he was doing exactly what was described in this. Staring into my house and did nothing until my husband told him to leave. Hat and scarf the whole bit. (more…)

“I’ve been without running water or a bathroom…I’m wondering what my rights are?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in an older building in DC and I had a leak come through my bathroom. I’ve been without running water or a bathroom since 8:30 PM (Saturday.) The plumber is here and has torn out the ceiling.

I’m wondering what my rights are? I don’t feel comfortable staying here. Just without running water, bathroom .. and who knows what’s in the ceiling.”

“a dry cleaner, alterations shop or other location that will dye my wedding dress?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for a dry cleaner, alterations shop or other location that will dye my wedding dress. I was hoping to be able to dye it black or another color so I can wear it to other events but I would prefer to leave it to a professional instead of trying myself. I already talked to Bessons on 14th and Parkway which are my go to places and neither of them offer the service. Any recommendations are appreciated!”

“Scary occurrence in Dupont”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to write about a scary incident my friend and I had in Dupont around 7:00 pm last night. We were standing at a crosswalk waiting for the light in front of the circle, and a man approached us. He got very close to me and I assumed he was going to ask for money when he instead hunched down and said in a high-pitched voice, “Hi I’m Elmo” which he repeated a few times. (more…)

“Francis Field – Gates Removed”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Writing with an update on the Francis Field situation. The gates enclosing the field have been removed (picture shows side gate; all three are like this). This comes on the heels of increased enforcement of the DC leash laws. (more…)

“At a (sensitive) wits end”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Before I begin, I do want to say that dealing with someone living with a mental illness is difficult and we all must be sensitive, accommodating, and helpful to them as they battle.

I live in an apartment building in DC. Over the past couple of years, residents have been living with an individual who has had extended periods of mental difficulties. While we all need to be gracious and empathetic, I think you will agree that these periods have included things that have gone too far. For example, the individual: (more…)

“any other residents of Zone 1 or other zones are also experiencing this?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Not the car in question, just one I passed on my walkabout last weekend

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out because I have now received my third parking ticket from an officer for not abiding by the Residential Parking Permit sign for Zone 1. My issue is I do have a Zone 1 RPP clearly displayed on my windshield so I’m extremely confused as to why I am getting these tickets. I was curious if any other residents of Zone 1 or other zones are also experiencing this?”

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