Update: Another reader writes, “Just an FYI if anyone experiences this they should call Humane Rescue Alliance at (202) 723-5730 to report.”

“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday 2/23, I was in the fenced dog park with my dog when a man started to yell at me from the sidewalk. My dog went to bark at him since he was yelling. (more…)



photo by Beau Finley

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have any great places to donate to in the area? We have lots of clothing but also housewares, books, etc. I frequently donate to Martha’s Table and other big organizations but I’m wondering if there might be any great ones that I don’t know about or for communities that have been hit particularly hard by the current political state of affairs, etc. Thank you!!”


“Dear PoPville,

I was an election worker in 2024 during the primary and general elections, and I have worked every election since the pandemic to ensure that older workers who needed to stay home were replaced. It was overall a great experience over the years, but now it is tax season. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday around noon at Duke’s Counter in Woodley Park, I benefited from a random act of kindness and need to thank the two very generous people responsible. I was telling my bartender buddy about my early forced retirement coming Monday and the impossible situation of trying to work through a funding freeze. (more…)


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