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“mine has been sitting at “ballot returned” for 15+ days now”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My ballot status was updated to “ballot returned” within a reasonable time after mailing (about 6-7 days), but has been sitting in that purgatory since then. I’ve seen some chatter on other mail-in ballot threads that ballots had moved to “accepted” or “under review” within a few days after going to “ballot returned,” but mine has been sitting at “ballot returned” for 15+ days now. Anyone else experiencing this kind of lengthy delay before moving to “accepted” (or other statuses)? How long have other people’s ballots taken to move on from “ballot returned?” (more…)

“we are just going to buy another sign which simply puts more money into the campaign”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We live in the Burleith/Glover Park area and two young men – likely students – stole our Biden-Harris sign from our front yard last night. Our neighborhood is full of student group houses and these guys fit the demographic.

Hoping to spread the word (1) in case someone finds our abandoned sign in the neighborhood, (2) to let them know that you’re caught on video, and (3) we are just going to buy another sign which simply puts more money into the campaign. (more…)

Missed Connection – 14th and N St, NW Tuesday 3:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking my dog on 14th and N This afternoon (Tuesday, 10/20 ~3:30) when a guy stopped me to ask if he could take me out for drinks sometime.

I’m not sure if the pandemic has ruined my social skills, or if I have developed such a strong instinct to avoid random men on the street who call me cute..but I just awkwardly laughed and said no thank you. We went on our separate ways.

A few seconds later I realized that: (more…)

“What should new parents in DC know?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by C JRCook

“Dear PoPville,

There was a post a few months ago “what should every brand new homeowner in DC know?” I’m really curious to ask a variant on that question – what should every brand new parent in DC know?

We’re having our first kid soon – what groups should we join? What government benefits exist? What amazing programs are there? What do people wish they’d known when their kids were younger?”

“Contractor to replace front porch?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Annie Miller

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for a contractor to replace the wood front porch of our Petworth rowhouse. Due to some bad structural work and rotting railings, we’re looking at a complete replacement job but we do want to keep to the original style (i.e. no metal railings). Anyone have good experiences with a contractor for this kind of work, or any decking work?”

“how is it possible that this is the only hour this work can be done?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

It is ongoing as I type and it is 3.10 am EST. How on earth can they have a permit for this? And how is it possible that this is the only hour this work can be done? Any recommendations on who to take it up with?”

Letter OP sent to WMATA:

“I am living in the Dupont Circle area where you have a canopy construction that goes on after midnight and into the morning and creates UNBEARABLE NOISE. (more…)

“It doesn’t seem like it’s a “real” ticket, but I’m wondering if there are any consequences to us just not paying it?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I were at Market Common Clarendon today (Sunday), and came back to our car to find a “parking notice” from Colonial with a fine attached to it. It doesn’t seem like it’s a “real” ticket, but I’m wondering if there are any consequences to us just not paying it (acknowledging that they would probably try to send it to collections). Looks like someone asked this back in 2012, but wondering if anyone has more recent experience.”

“Due to COVID we are looking for creative ways to celebrate the holidays with our coworkers.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Anne Paterson

“Dear PoPville,

I work for a small company in DC that usually hosts a great holiday party at the end of the year. Due to COVID we are looking for creative ways to celebrate the holidays with our coworkers. Instead of sending gift cards in place of the holiday party we were trying to think of local or family businesses that do custom gift baskets, catering companies that send food (cooked or uncooked), or vineyards that will send gifts directly to our employees. If anyone is familiar with a company that provides these services and is in the area we would love to learn more about them!”

“We have been told by the building’s management that due to COVID we are not allowed to have guests – even in our own apartments! Is this even legal?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

I live in a large apartment complex near the DC wharf. We have been told by the building’s management that due to COVID we are not allowed to have guests – even in our own apartments! Is this even legal? Can they restrict us from having people over, even when those guests are wearing masks as they enter the property? This large building isn’t full and the leasing office has guests (strangers) visit daily (wearing masks) who tour the property with the intent to lease. How is management allowed guests and paying residents aren’t. I don’t think they can legally restrict us but I was hoping someone might have some insight into this.”

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