“Dear PoPville,

John McCormack Rd. NE, near Catholic University, has been changed from 2 ways to 1 way without proper signage and no notice that I am aware of. The avenue has become a one-way towards Michigan Ave. NE. There is no signage until the merge, which has caused drivers to run over the white street markers in order to enter Michigan Ave.NE; (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Seeking recommendations for custom orthotics makers. I have a referral order, but the only company on the doc’s suggested list of providers is inconveniently located and has terrible online reviews! A different place I found nearby hasn’t bothered to return my call in weeks. So I’d like to avoid the headache (and the foot ache) and just find a place that will get the job done!”


“Dear PoPville,

We live in a large apartment building on Connecticut Ave. near the Van Ness metro station. The fire alarm has always been a bit more over-eager in the building than others we’ve lived in — we’ve expected a few non-fire-related triggers each year, especially around when the heating system’s turned on for the first time in the fall. But lately it’s become almost impossible to deal with. (more…)



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“Dear PoPville,

With the playoffs approaching I am wondering if there are any good bars to watch baseball in the DMV? Specifically, I am wondering if there are any bars for certain teams (I’m a Mets fan). I used to go to Rebellion pre-pandemic but that’s gone now.”


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