“Dear PoPville,
looking for recommendations for a good moving company. Local move – DC to Old Town. thanks!”
The early replies: (more…)
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photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
“Dear PoPville,
I was approached yesterday (Monday) around 4:30pm at 17th and P street with the same scam you’ve reported on before – A young guy saying “my wife is over there, we live in that tan building, just moved here a few days ago and are GW law students….locked our keys, phones, wallet and everything in the car…..just $45 short to call a locksmith…willing to give collateral if you help me out” (more…)
photo by Lorie Shaull
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I are doing some end of the year cleaning, and we have a few pairs of old shoes that are far too worn to be donated (some have holes, etc). I’m hoping to avoid sending them to a landfill. Is there an organization in DC that will accept old shoes and recycle them? Thanks!”
“Dear PoPville,
This might sound totally weird, but I hoped others might have information that could help! A few months ago, I was grabbing a coffee at Java House on 17th — I was in there with one other customer, who was doing finger guns and kicking their knees up. I didn’t think much of it until I realized they’d locked eyes with me and seemed to be threatening me in some way. I looked away, but as this person walked across the cafe to leave, they ran straight into me, knocking me off balance. (It was clearly intentional — we were the only two people inside, and this was out of view of the folks working behind the counter.) It weirded me out, but I left quickly and got out of there.
Fast forward to earlier this week, (more…)
Sam wrote: “DCA is a nightmare. Took 2 hours and 15 minutes to deplane. People are miserable. Bags everywhere.”
alexandra wrote: “Nothing like a two hour plus taxi line at DCA at 1AM.” (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I was playing tennis on Sunday (January 2nd) at the courts on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. A very patient (and good-looking) guy asked us how much time we had left. Once we finished, he commented on my (stellar) game, and I commented on his awesome tennis bag (with wheels). I was wearing black shorts and glasses. (more…)
photo by Jeff Vincent
“Dear PoPville,
Can we crowdsource best ways to find apartment tenants? Craigslist always feels full of scams to comb through. Is apartments.com or zillow rentals better?
mosquito anti-loitering device from Chinatown back in 2010
“Dear PoPville,
There is a constant high pitched alarm sound coming from Georgia Ave and Lamont street. It has been on for over a week at all times and makes it miserable to be outside. (more…)
15th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Quick PSA – was just walking downtown and streets are cleared okay-ish, but sidewalks and crosswalks are *rough*. What’s worse – the 15th street bike line. Solid ice!!” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We had Curative appointments for PCR tests this morning. No info online, appointment never cancelled, but we ventured out only to find that the site we selected (LAMB PCS) was closed. (more…)