“Dear PoPville,

When one has a recording of a porch thief, are you supposed to report it as a crime and submit the video? Is it helpful for crime stats?

Would love to hear actual recommendations other than just complaints.

My video is obviously of someone very masked up that probably won’t be helpful for evidence collection.”


“Dear PoPville,

I was at Sudhouse on Saturday when a guy walked up to me and kept trying to get my attention ( and not in a good way). The bartender repeated asked me if I was ok and I signaled no – they had security escort him out. I was so thankful to the manager there for making sure I was ok. When I walked out of the bar about an hour later the guy followed me down U Street. He had been waiting for me. Luckily one of the guys on the Sudhouse patio noticed this go down and walked me back to bar and away from this creep. (more…)



photo by brunofish

“Dear PoPville,

I would like to take drawing lessons and I hope you can tell me where I can find them in the area. I would like the lessons to be in person and in the evenings or on the weekends.

Full disclosure, I live in Bethesda. I’ve checked Glen Echo and Montgomery College, but nothing fits my criteria. Where should I look next?”


“Dear PoPville,

any word on vigils for Ukraine in dc this evening?”

and

“Huge question do we know of or is there a list of Ukrainian owned DMV businesses?”

and

“I’m a Ukrainian American living in DC, feeling helpless as so many of us do watching friends, family, and our ancestral homeland be attacked by a dictator hell bent on eliminating Ukraine, it’s people, and their sovereignty. Please help spread awareness of resources and how the public can help.” (more…)



South Dakota and Delafield St NE

“Dear PoPville,

There has been a sign for Z Burger at the convenience store (formerly Four Seasons, now DC Supermart) at South Dakota and Delafield St NE for months – maybe a year?? When I was there last night, I asked about it and the owner said it will open by the end of this month. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Writing to see if this been an issue for anyone else, and if there’s anything DC can do about it? DC rats seem more organized than ever. I street park my Tesla in Mt Vernon Triangle. They set up a nest INSIDE the front bumper of my car, and ate the wiring in my car (more…)


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