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“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping to crowd source what I’m supposed to do after misplacing my jury summons. I’ve tried calling the Juror office as their website directs me to do in order to find my juror number and reporting date. However, (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I’m trying to help a friend who has fallen on hard times with alcoholism, which has spiraled into mental health issues and homelessness.

I am trying to navigate the labyrinth of bureaucratic cluster, so that he can get wrap around services (mental and physical health services and access to SSI) as well as housing. Specifically, (more…)



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“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday afternoon, I took the L2 bus from Farragut Square up to Adams Morgan with my mother-in-law and my wife. A few stops into the journey, a visibly intoxicated man boarded the bus, carrying a bottle of clear alcohol. He sat directly behind my family and began shouting, creating an uncomfortable and tense atmosphere. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

At the corner of 13th and U Streets directly in front of the Walgreens, there is a specific sidewalk square that my partner and I have dubbed the “spill square.” It has a large spill stain on it and consistently has different, spectacular food spills strewn across it. I’ve been documenting my favorites for about a year now for fun. Pls see photos below for evidence :)” (more…)


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