“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…)
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
Potomac Place Tower in SW DC hasn’t had elevators working on one side since Oct 10 due to a fire.
There’s no other means of getting upstairs but using the stairs. That’s 150 steps for people like me who live on the 7th floor. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Good friends of mine put out a bunch of groceries for those in need— furloughed gov t workers, people impacted by the SNAP crisis, etc. in 16th Street Heights. A good model for all of us to help our neighbors out!”
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
I think this is the same duct cleaning scam I’ve seen posted on popville. Someone sent it to the whole mail group for police notification for SW DC: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Reporting live from Trinidad, I’m really bummed to share that even the new orange, clearly marked “food compost” bins from DC’s composting program get stolen. Our bin lasted in our alley for exactly one night. (more…)
Ed. Note: When I asked about the two similar issues at Albermarle and 38th, DDOT assured me they weren’t permanent. I have heard no updates about how much longer those will be there or why they have been there so long. I continue to NOT hold my breath…
“Dear PoPville,
There has been a steel plate on 2nd St NW between Missouri Ave and Jefferson Street for about two years — I’m certain of the timing because it appeared shortly after we moved into our home. I’ve tried to get it taken care of via 311 requests, our ANC rep, and councilmember to no avail. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
One of my friends is going to be on Jeopardy tomorrow and we wanted to have a watch party in DC at a bar! Do you know if there are any bars that show jeopardy? It feels very DC to already exist hahaha. I think apparently Midlands said they would host! Apparently they’ve hosted quite a few over the years.”
Which other bars regularly show Jeopardy? Which ones would be most fun to watch your friend, hopefully, crush it?!?
