“Dear PoPville,
We own our home in DC, and have lived in it for about 3 years. We’ve always gotten the odd piece of mail here or there that was addressed to the wrong person, and I just chalked this up to quadrant typos (something getting sent to NE vs NW) or just a mistake. However, over the past few months, we have been getting 1-2 letters a week addressed to different people, with a variety of names. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We live in Eckington and have not received mail for over a week now. This has been an ongoing issue in our neighborhood for months now. I’m now waiting on receiving an important prescription medication that is late. Is there anything we can do? (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
So this is how my Tuesday started…
And this LEGEND of a postman took the time to salvage my failed mailings and return them to our house! (more…)
This is something that has been bothering me for a while. I’ve mentioned that the bullet proof glass at the bodegas around town is a bit off putting but I can understand it a bit as the history has been a bit choppy and small businesses have a lot to loose. But I was totally perplexed at the bullet proof glass at the Petworth Post Office on 9th Street. I mean is that really necessary today? Is the fact that it’s a felony offense to rob a post office not enough deterrent? Do the employees really feel that threatened? Or is it just too expensive (or simple inertia has set in) to remove it? I’m honestly interested to hear what you guys think? Any one else offended?
you have to write that your house is occupied on your mailbox.
this is a pretty good place to retrieve your L.L. Bean catalogs.
What the hell do they use these mailboxes that don’t open for?
I feel like this is the mailbox of the greatest generation. Does that make sense?
How has your experience been at the Petworth Post Office at 4211 9th St.?
A reader writes: “I just had another terrible experience at the post office (4211 9th NW). I’m wondering if I’m the only one who has bad luck there.
I tried to send a portable/personal dvd player today and asked if the woman could bubble wrap it for me. She said “No.” After waiting for a reason or maybe an alternative and not getting one I asked why. She said she didn’t have any. “A cushioned envelope?”. Nope. When I asked how I was supposed to ship the dvd player she said I’d have to find another post office.
I moved to the neighborhood about 5 months ago and have been elated. Walking on air… The neighbors are great, the kids have been considerate, the gas station people are nice, the restaurant owners are gracious. I understand there are other, more important issues that need addressing (crime)… but really, is it too much to ask to have a decent post office?
Ours is fine if you want to mail a single white envelope that you already have the stamp for. Otherwise, you’ve got to find another post office.”
What are your thoughts?