1921 Florida Ave, NW via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

The post office at 1921 Florida Ave NW is closing for good on Dec. 13. This is horrible news for the community around the post office and for people who find this post office branch accessible and use it every day, including the elderly and others. (more…)



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Readers ask: “We’re staying in town this year for a very low key Thanksgiving, and thought it would be nice to give back to the community. Crowdsourcing the Popville community for any knowledge of local volunteer events on Thanksgiving day or over the weekend. Park clean up, food drives, etc. Thanks in advance!”

“wondering if we can crowdsource ideas for volunteering on Thanksgiving?”


“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been seeing these ads plastered all over Columbia Heights and Mt Pleasant. I’m curious but can’t figure out a contact from these signs. Does anyone know how to contact them? I’d love to get more information!”


Thanks to T. for sending: “Potential sovereign citizen near Costco in NE. Homemade tags?”

Maryland’s MDOT website says: “Depending upon the vehicle, you may request a message with at least 2 and up to 7 characters (numbers and/or letters).”


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“Dear PoPville,

I have a question about music that I hear all day long for hours and hours at a time, basically nonstop. Today it started at 6am and is still going strong. I’m attaching a video (above) with the sound of the music. Do you know what this is from? It plays all day long.”


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