Dear PoPville

“Can you turn left if you are in already in the intersection when the light turns red?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Clif Burns

“Dear PoPville,

I have a question regarding turning left if you are in the intersection when the light is green, but you are unable to turn until the light turns red.

This afternoon, I was turning left onto West Virginia Avenue NE from Mt. Olivet Rd. NE when the light turned red before I was able to complete the turn. I initially entered the intersection when the light was green, as many people do, waiting for oncoming traffic to pass and to allow those behind me to continue going straight. (more…)

Missed Connection – “you said 6’5”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

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, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at the E St. NW Starbucks on Sunday, October 3rd and you were the really tall guy right behind me in line. (more…)

“Stalked on U Street”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was stalked on Saturday evening at about 10 P.M. from 13th and U st all the way to the intersection of Vermont Avenue and T street. I was walking by myself and immediately noticed this individual because they were loitering outside of Ben’s Chili Bowl staring at individuals and they were not homeless or inebriated. They were also wearing racquetball glasses which immediately struck me as odd (see attached above). I was walking to a friend’s house, (more…)

“I need to get this thing changed to not need a key when exiting”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been in DC for about a decade and moved into a studio condo in Adams Morgan 4 years ago. Since then I’ve been living with a fire hazard. An iron gate that covers my sliding glass door with a keyed deadbolt on both sides. I need to get this thing changed to not need a key when exiting but I need something like a tunnel around the lock to prevent someone from simply reaching through the bars and unlocking it. (more…)

“About DC Lime scooters “no ride/no park” zones.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Noticed yesterday that -without notifying riders- Lime has created and implemented new “off-limit” maps/zones throughout DC that make it nearly impossible to navigate safely through the city.

As an example… I live near 15th and S St NW. I am currently on Grand Jury duty so I used to ride Lime scooters via protected bike lanes on 15th street, then on protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue to the courthouse (at PA Ave and 3rd St NW). Yesterday when I arrived near Pennsylvania, all of a sudden my scooter just stopped! (more…)

Missed Connection “at Adams Morgan bridge”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeff Vincent

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, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

I was standing (Saturday at like 11:15am) at the corner of Calvert and Biltmore in Adams Morgan near the bridge wearing a light blue dress waiting to pile in my friends black car to go to the Renaissance fair. (more…)

“My friend was seriously injured in a hit and run on Friday night. We are asking for any witness statements or camera footage.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

My friend was seriously injured (on a scooter) in a hit and run on Friday night. A witness reported the following and we’d appreciate if you could amplify. We are asking for any witness statements or camera footage.

“Hit and run on the corner of 1st and Bates St. NW at approximately 10:45 pm on Friday, October 1st, 2021. (more…)

“Structural Engineer Recommendations?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jennifer Williamson

“Dear PoPville,

I recently purchased an older rowhouse in DC, and I’m noticing a number of hairline cracks that are spreading and becoming concerning. The home inspector did not have any concerns about the foundation, and I know older homes do develop some cracks, but I think it may be a good idea to get an opinion from a structural engineer. Any good recommendations? Thanks!”

Missed Connections – Garden District, Dupont Circle Dog Sitter, Red Line Train, Security Line at DCA, and Half Street SW DMV Inspection Station

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeff Vincent

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, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

“I was at garden district on 14th having a beer with a friend on a Friday night beginning of August. You sat next to us with your friend. You overheard us taking about soccer (the Euro cup and Copa America finals were that weekend). We started to talk about soccer and you told me your name was Olivia. (more…)

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