“Dear PoPville,

Do you or any of your readers know what is getting constructed in the middle of the Anacostia just upstream of the Frederick Douglass bridge? At first I thought it was part of the 11th street bridge park, but I don’t think they even have a builder yet (and that’s a different bridge).” (more…)



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“Dear PoPville,

I would be grateful if you could poll the hive mind about people’s experiences with dog training programs where the dogs are boarded for one or two weeks and undergo obedience training. We have a couple of sweet but stubborn pups that would benefit from professional training, (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone live (or have a contact who lives) at 2109 10th Street, NW? Two of my packages were recently misdelivered to that address (unit available upon request), and I’d greatly appreciate any help to get them! I can definitely provide ID to prove that I’m the individual to whom the packages are addressed. Thanks for any assistance folks can offer!”

Ed. Note: If anyone does, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.



1916 14th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if anyone has seen the presumably unhoused guy who tells everyone to have a good day outside of Trader Joe’s on 14th lately? He’s always there, and the crate he sits on is still there, but I haven’t seen him in a few weeks (though i usually go by at 8am). Hoping he’s okay.”



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“Dear PoPville,

I was recently back home cleaning out my childhood bedroom and I happened across some old sports memorabilia including baseballs and baseball cards signed by Hank Aaron and Pete Rose. Are there any legit stores/individuals in the area that appraise, buy, sell, auction these type of items? I appreciate any recommendations!”


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