“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if they started on 1/1 but have gotten $200 in speeding tickets so far in 2024 from the Kenliworth exit off of 295 South.
Wanted to warn D.C. drivers that the 25 mph speed limit is being enforced even if it feels like an offramp from the highway where you’d gradually decelerate from 45-50. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing this to say thank you to the very kind stranger thank bought my lunch (Tuesday) when the vendor at the Italian pasta stand inside Western Market could only accept cash as their card reader was down. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What are some late night (after 8pm) businesses and things to do / places that are open in DC (after 8pm) that do not involve imbibing boozy drinks?”
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is going on with the potentially incoming Starbucks on N St NE / Florida Ave (across from the Trader Joe’s in Union Market district)? (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for anyone who grew up overseas in 4 or more countries and might be interested in being part of an informal, fun panel discussion at the NE Library later in March or April. (more…)
2000 Rosemount Ave NW at Park Road NW
“Dear PoPville,
Hopefully many of you are familiar with the Rosemount Center in Mount Pleasant in NW DC. Rosemount provides early childhood education and family support services to pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children and their families in its center-based and home-based programs. Since 1972, Rosemount has served many thousands of DC children and their families. Focused on helping DC’s neediest residents, Rosemount received its first Head Start grant in 1986 and its first Early Head Start grant in 1996.
This past Friday evening, Rosemount teachers (and then the larger Rosemount community) were notified that Rosemount’s landlord, the House of Mercy (HOM), has terminated their building lease as of August 2024. This is devastating for DC children and families, as early childhood education is at a premium in DC and the Rosemount Center is a model HeadStart school. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Any recommendations for a yard fence contractor out there? We need to replace our wooden fence but none of the recommended ones that we’ve contacted work in DC. Appreciate any suggestions.”
1253 4th Street, NE
Update: Thanks to Chris for reminding me it’s gonna be a Palette 22!!
“Dear PoPville,
Just passed by this new spot in union market district and wondering if you/any readers have more info about it.”
“Dear PoPville,
In search of the best lobster tail pastry in DC!! Just had one in NYC this weekend and now I gotta get my fix back home. Any suggestions??”
photo by Blink O’fanaye
“Dear PoPville,
I have a leather jacket I bought sometime last century. While the leather has held up remarkably well, the liner is of course a very different story. I’ve sewn up so many holes and rips, the inside is as much thread as fabric now. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good leathersmith that can reline an old jacket? I’d hate to have to start breaking in a new jacket, but I’d really like to have usable pockets again.”