Dear PoPville

“Just wanted to get the word out to people that no bikes are safe, even on a second story balcony!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Thought I’d give a heads up to residents living in the Adams Morgan area that bike thefts have been happening.

From what we could figure out, someone climbed over the locked back gate with a busted up wooden ladder at around 4am on Friday, August 12th. The individual used the ladder to climb up and onto our balcony, stole my mounted bicycle, climbed back down the ladder and left leaving behind some rope and this ladder at the scene. Which absolutely creeps me out because this was definitely premeditated. (more…)

“What’s the best sandwich in DC when considering quality, price, and convenience?”

By Prince Of Petworth


So’s Your Mom, home to the legendary Bronx Pastrami

Trenton asks: “What’s the best sandwich in DC when considering quality, price, and convenience? My vote is 100% Prego Again. What do you think PoPville?”

Aside from the Crunchy Boi, chicken sandwiches, Reubens, turkey clubs, breakfast sandwiches, and sandwiches available for sit down at a restaurant, many more thoughts were had: (more…)

“Can DC Water just take my space?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I own a parking space behind my building. It is deeded with my condo. I woke up this morning to find a notice that DC water will be taking it over for at least 2 days next week as a construction staging area. I didn’t get any notice other than finding this sign in my parking spot. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy are These?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Do you think neighbors would be able to help me identify these bugs hanging out in the water pooled in my compost bin? I swear these things came out of nowhere and they’re huge! (more…)

“A quieter Shaw”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Something is working. The neighborhood has been a lot of quieter as of late. Saw where police busted two illegal ATV riders the other night.”

“My bill went from $6,000 to $3,000 – I hope this helps other people in the future.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m here to report the Power of PoPville!

My meter relocation issue was posted on Monday and on Tuesday, I received a call from someone in the construction department of Washington Gas. Apparently several people had forwarded him the posting and he was calling to help answer my questions and resolve the issue.

A PSA on responsibilities related to moving a meter: (more…)

“Mug Clubs?”

By Prince Of Petworth


500 H Street, NW via Irish Channel

“Dear PoPville,

I relocated to 4th & Mass NW from Kansas City 2 months ago. I’m finally settled, and have been looking for my “go to” neighborhood bar for the past 2 weeks. The other night, I tried Irish Channel (5th and H near the Capital One Arena) and I think it might be “the one.” I noticed a group of people had custom Irish Channel mugs with their names, and seemed to be very friendly with the bartenders. (more…)

“a good vanilla Italian soda in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth


recently opened Italian Bar at 5008 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if the community could help me out on my search for a good vanilla Italian soda in DC! Before moving to DC, my local coffee shop had the best Italian Soda. I know it’s really just club soda and flavored syrup, but there is a certain nostalgia about sitting outside with an Italian Soda. I’ve been craving a Vanilla Italian soda for a few weeks but haven’t been able to find anywhere around DC that does them. Any recommendations on where to look?”

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