Dear PoPville

“A family looking for an experienced teacher WITH an education degree for $24/hour in the middle of the day to give 2 children personalized instruction (and in the future, watch an infant child) is both insulting and a total disregard of a teacher’s worth.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by slatifolia

“Dear PoPville,

While I don’t blame parents for looking for help in this tough time & there are plenty of postings that are giving fair offers and fair expectations, I feel like folks out there posting ridiculous ads like this one need to be called out.

A family looking for an experienced ECE teacher WITH an eduation degree for $24/hour in the middle of the day to give 2 children personalized instruction (and in the future, watch an infant child) is both insulting and a total disregard of a teacher’s worth. (more…)

“Missed Connection – Dapple’s Owner”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by slatifolia

“Dear PoPville,

You let me pet your Great Dane, Dapple, for a solid 10 minutes at 18th & Mass Ave NW this past Tuesday. I spent about 6 of those minutes trying to work up the courage to ask for your number but obviously failed so now making an attempt at a second chance using the more cowardly/courageous (really not sure which, anyone care to weigh in using the comments section? thanks!) route of the internet. Hope this works!”

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.

“Any intel on Sichuan Pavilion on K Street NW?”

By Prince Of Petworth


1814 K Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

We’ve sadly seen Sichuan Pavilion- our favorite Sichuan restaurant around hands down- has not reopened yet, even for takeout- we call pretty much every week (desperate!) and get a message that they are still closed. Has anyone heard anything about this wonderful spot? Hoping they are OK, but this extended shutdown has us worried.” (more…)

Anyone Know What Went Down in Navy Yard Last Night?

By Prince Of Petworth


300 block of Water Street, SE

“Dear PoPville,

Last night around 11 pm in Navy Yard in the parking lot next to District Winery there were a ton if Ambulance and about 50 plus people. Do you have any idea what happened?”

Another reader wrote: “Ya’ll something is on fire in Navy Yard. Street is full of smoke.”

“How to Soundproof old plaster Rowhome?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in an old rowhome, and while the sound between neighbors with our brick walls is fine, we have bedrooms on top of each other where you can hear EVERYTHING.

I’m determined to find a solution and I’m curious if anyone has added insulation between their ceilings and floors and if they had success?

Because most old ceiling/walls are plaster in DC, I’ve been told by contractors that adding insulation can be dangerous as plaster will attract too much moisture. (more…)

“Picking up an injured stranger during a pandemic is a special kind of selflessness”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can help me find a Good Samaritan who helped out my family today.

While on a short hike with just our 3-year old this morning (without her phone! or telling us where she was going!), my mom suffered a bad fall and hurt her foot. They were able to flag a car on Broad Branch Rd near 27th St NW, and this incredible woman stopped, gave my mom a mask, and drove them both home. My mom was too pained and stressed to get her name, but I’d love to get in touch to express my profound gratitude. Picking up an injured stranger during a pandemic is a special kind of selflessness, and I’m so thankful to have my mom and daughter home safe (and in my mom’s case, on her way to the ER for X-rays).”

Ed. Note: If this is you please email me at [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Advice for Having or Cancelling a Wedding During the Pandemic”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by
slatifolia

“Dear PoPville,

We are have an unfortunate choice between cancelling our D.C. wedding at total loss or have it anyways for the sake of having it.

Our wedding was originally scheduled for late March, but as the pandemic rapidly spread we sought to change the date. Although initially reluctant, the vendors did allow us to reschedule for a Sunday in September. As we rescheduled only a couple of weeks before the original wedding, we have already paid everything in full. We would have chosen a date in 2021, but an upcoming government move half way around the world with an unclear schedule makes that impossible (don’t worry, we will probably be back in a few years (my husband-to-be fully expects it!)).

It is clear that the pandemic is far from over. (more…)

“No wonder people aren’t wearing masks when they see the very people who should be role models not doing it either.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m just writing in about my experience with healthcare workers to see if anyone else has experienced this, as well. I went to get a blood test at labcorp and the phlebotomists at the front desk took her mask OFF to talk to me. Then last week, I went to my allergist to get some tests done and the doctor walked in with his mask below his mouth. Today, I went to CVS to pick up some meds, and the pharmacist had his mask below his chin the entire 20 min I was in line. (more…)

Anyone Know a Space indoor/with cover Big Enough for 10 People to Safely, Socially Distance Celebrate a Birthday?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Sonderman

“Dear PoPville,

My birthday is this Friday and I had initially planned to do a socially distanced picnic in a park with a small group (no more than 10) of friends. However, Mother Nature doesn’t seem like she wants to cooperate with this idea.

Does anyone know of any place with a cover that would allow about 10 people to reserve a spot? Obviously trying to stay as safe as possible with COVID!”

“We were on scene after the guns but saw the women in handcuffs”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I were witness to the incident reported in the Post [‘Two Black moms took their kids to the Mall. Secret Service officers confronted them with guns, they said.‘] from our car driving on Constitution. We were on scene after the guns but saw the women in handcuffs, the crashed secret service vehicle and I noticed the Women’s car had a “baby on board” sign on the back and appeared legally parked. (more…)

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