“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking to take my dog swimming this month. Thing is, as we just rescued him in the fall, this will be his first time doing so (we’ll definitely put on a lifejacket!). He’s a bit timid but definitely seems interested in the water. So… (more…)
“M Street Bridge and 26th Street Westbound”
“Dear PoPville,
I’d gotten to know Jeff through my daily dog walks over the M Street Bridge. He was a kind, loving human and a friend to many in the community. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I ran laundry today in Dupont. In my building that I already pay 1700 for a studio. Excuse me? A month ago this was $3. No way that two loads of laundry is now $16 in an apartment that I pay $500 more than I paid last year to live in, with no improvements.
Update, my building responded with the following message…. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Probably a can of worms in this city… An older woman saw me and another woman crossing an intersection, then floored it and nearly pancaked us. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed that most DC residents are not aware that the city will plant trees for free if you request them on the 311 app which is also free. It takes about 5 minutes to request. I’ve marked up some screenshots of the steps on the 311 app to make it easier to know what to do. It’s a simple step in helping our city fight the heat. Hopefully, more residents are aware of this and utilize this service.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We received an email from Washington Gas that our service is being suspended (disconnected). The “move out request notice”. We called the WGas and it appears as if somebody (they even gave us that person’s name) requested to activate the service at our address. No details on how (call or email). We’re in a four-unit apartment building. Has anything similar happen to anyone else?”
“Dear PoPville,
How is it that Dacha and other restaurants are getting away with charging miscellaneous fees to customers? Why are customers forced to subsidize minimum wage of their employees and then tip on top of that?? If owners can’t afford to pay their workers minimum wage then maybe stop opening multiple locations—better yet find a new occupation. 35% in tip and fees is a bit ridiculous for a beer and pretzel.”
On the flip side, Nora sends: (more…)
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Allison asks: “Where can we find the best quiche in DC?”
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“Dear PoPville,
First – I would like to be clear, I do not wish to limit free speech of any kind, just lower the volume a smidge, especially when said speakers/preachers are 5-10 feet from residences, businesses, bus stops and metro entrances as well as 20 feet from a senior apartment building.
This particular issue has been ongoing since the start of the pandemic in 2020. It involves 2-3 preachers yelling into an amplified speaker right next to the Truist Bank and steps from the WMATA 52-54 bus stop on the corner of 14th and Irving Streets NW for hours on end. (more…)
300 Van Buren Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if there is a reason why the voice that comes out of the kiosk is so incredibly loud and if there is a way to get it turned down? I went there to try to get my car inspected this morning and the voice was so absurdly and painfully loud (more…)