“Dear PoPville,

STOP with Rat Poisoning: even small amounts kills dogs and other animals like squirrels, birds, and other wildlife….DO NOT put out green rat poison pellets, the rats carry them to other people’s yards and even trace amounts can be lethal to wildlife and our pets! We all want mice gone, but not at the expense of killing other harmless animals and our beloved pets. If you are putting it out, STOP and if you know others who are, please spread the word….let’s all use the HUMANE way to abate mice, put out traps and/or call 311 to talk to the rodent control they will help with finding burrows and making sure we take care of the problem the ethical way without selfishly and unethically killing our fur-babies! FYI – Glue Traps are also harmful as birds can fly into them and lose their wings. (more…)



1800 Connecticut Ave, NW

UPDATE from BrineOysterDC:

“Here’s what’s up (we share the same owners as Russia House!):
Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!”

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what’s the deal with Russia House? They say they are still closed because of the pandemic. (more…)



photo by Jeff Vincent

“Dear PoPville,

I think I had a missed connection Friday night between 13th and 14th near Jenni’s. She was walking LuLu and was super nice. Wish I’d found out her name as well!”

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, many have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made. Yesterday’s MC at Ivy and Coney was made, I think responses were forwarded.



photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

As I look to my end-of-year giving, what local nonprofits do folks love? I’ve given to WABA and Horton’s Kids, and am always looking for other wonderful people and work to support, especially those with smaller budgets where my money can make more of a difference.”



1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R

“Dear PoPville,

Not sure if anyone else has written in regarding this but figured it’s my duty as a dog owner.

Two and a half months ago my dog and I started going to the revamped Shaw dog park. We were stoked since it’s much bigger than most dog parks in the area and it’s convenient location. Then trouble began. (more…)


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