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“Gratitude to Farragut West LebTav Staff – I was finishing lunch when I heard shots and saw people running.”

By Prince Of Petworth


17th between H and I Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Around 2pm Wed., Nov 26, I was finishing lunch at the Farragut West LebTav when I heard shots and saw people running. The other customers and staff dropped to the ground and crawled behind the cashier counter. I found a small closet to hide in, but soon realized it may not be the best place to hide since I couldn’t lock the door. Outside, I heard the staff leading customers further back into the kitchen. I exited the closet and followed. LebTav staff led us to a back stairwell where we discussed whether to leave through a back exit or go upstairs to hide. We waited in the stairwell for a few minutes, with children and adults crying and hyperventilating from fear and shock amid the uncertainty of what was happening and whether we were even safe.

The LebTav staff acted as a kind of buffer between what was happening across the street and our hide out. Eventually, (more…)

“Thanksgiving Overbooked at Founding Farmers DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We had reservations last night for 8pm at Founding Farmers DC. When we got there, they told us it would be at least 9pm before they could seat us for our 8pm reservation. Meanwhile, our choice for waiting was either shoulder-to-shoulder standing room in the bar or entrance area or wait outside in the cold. I didn’t like either option and left.

My friend said he expected that. I think they might have overbooked. Did they think they were going to be able to seat people outside under their sidewalk heaters? Is this normal? It was my first year not cooking in a long time, so I don’t know. Either way, it was a disappointment.”

“DC Lead Pipe Replacement Contractors”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

Have you already sourced recommendations for which contractor to use for this DC program? If not, would you? We got approved and now need to pick one of their contractors, will need someone who will replace the patio they will need to tear up, so hoping to find the good one in the list.”

“9:30 Club (and other IMP) workers still seeking union recognition”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out to let you know that the IATSE part of IMP (Box office and production staff) are still seeking the same pathway towards union recognition IMP gave to door staff, bartenders, hospitality, and kitchen staff.

We are still seeking the same path towards recognition. We are hoping that the public could show their support for us by emailing [email protected] to voice their support for box office and production staff.”

“Any Office/ Meeting Supply Stores Left in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This week I was working an event in DC/ Downtown and was in need of last minute name badge stock. I realized that since the Staples and Office Max closed, there are no brick and mortar stores in DC proper.
I called the nearest FedEx Business Office store, (more…)

“Looking for help finding distinctive/sentimental earring!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: If you happen to stumble across this earring please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Long shot, I know, but I’m looking for help finding a distinctive and sentimental earring I lost yesterday.

Probably obvious, but the lost earring is a match to the one in the photo. The earrings were handmade by a metalsmith friend, who gifted them to me for my doctoral graduation a number of years ago.

It’s possible the missing earring fell out somewhere in Capitol Hill — 11th St NE between H and Lincoln Park, 12th St SE, S Carolina SE, Peregrine, Eastern Market metro. I was later on an Ashburn-bound Silver train around 10:00a and at several places on the GW campus before I realized the earring was missing. (more…)

Fort Totten Transfer Station has reopened but Benning is closed – Check out DPW’s upcoming Special Waste Collection Events

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: “Fort Totten Transfer Station has Reopened.”

“Dear PoPville,

What to do with electronics recycling since Benning Rd is closed; I don’t feel like paying Best Buy to recycle.”

From DPW:

“Dates & Locations for DC DPW’s upcoming Special Waste Collection Events:

Saturday, November 29, 2025, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003) — There is no cost to register.

Eventbrite registration will open soon for the following events: (more…)

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