Dear PoPville

“Thanks to the Gentleman in Mt. Pleasant last Friday”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by brunofish

“Dear PoPville,

Last Friday my better half embarked on her usual hike through Rock Creek Park that begins off of 17th near Bancroft elementary school. Just as she was getting on the trail headed into the park, she tripped and hit her head on a rock. She was speed walking, fell pretty hard and was dazed. She got up and started to come back to our place when she passed out on 17th Street, fell again, and broke her nose. She had tried to call me but, hadn’t told me where she was. (more…)

“I have been trying for two years to get a permit to build a retaining wall in my backyard from the Department of Buildings”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I have been trying for two years to get a permit to build a retaining wall in my backyard from the Department of Buildings. Over this time, I have submitted 5 or 6 versions of the design, hired two separate engineering firms (structural and civil) in order to respond to DOB’s comments, and enlisted the help of my ANC commissioner (who got nowhere). In effect, I have done everything I can think of except hiring a facilitator. (more…)

“Every single year!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This problem returns after every significant snow of the year …. I myself have fallen on my bum trying to walk down the stairs which turn into an ice slick. (more…)

“lost a sapphire tennis bracelet at Franklin Hall on Florida Ave”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday, January 14, my fiancée lost a sapphire tennis bracelet at Franklin Hall on Florida Avenue.

This bracelet belonged to my mother who passed away when I was a small child, so in the event that anyone picked it up, I would really appreciate its return. Reward for anyone with info.”

Anyone with info can email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

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