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“How to Soundproof old plaster Rowhome?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in an old rowhome, and while the sound between neighbors with our brick walls is fine, we have bedrooms on top of each other where you can hear EVERYTHING.

I’m determined to find a solution and I’m curious if anyone has added insulation between their ceilings and floors and if they had success?

Because most old ceiling/walls are plaster in DC, I’ve been told by contractors that adding insulation can be dangerous as plaster will attract too much moisture. (more…)

“How do we get them to understand that what they see as an innocuous bag of fertilizer is infringing upon us?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

For the past few months, with both the heat and our working from home, we’ve been noticing a foul, poop-like odor coming from the front yard. It’s overwhelming, and because of it we haven’t been able to enjoy the outdoors. We couldn’t quite figure out what it was; after searching a bit, we discovered that the neighbors had a bag of organic fertilizer in their yard, hidden from our sight, behind the wall we share with them. They’re never next door, and we haven’t ever spoken with them. We know that they’ve rented their basement out in the past because we’ve talked to their tenants (who, since then, have seemingly moved out). (more…)

Missed Connection at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Like Love in the Time of Cholera, but less magical realism as we live in DC so lets be real. I was walking at the bottom of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park; you were sitting alone on the edge of where the last pool would be if it had water in it, wearing a delightful summer dress and had blonde hairish. I was wearing maroon running shorts and a black tee shirt with black hair. You gave me a delightful smile and I returned one. I noticed a look as I looked backed as I walked away and then walked to the top of the fountain. Upon descending back down to wear you were to say hello, you were gone. Love in the Time of Covid-19 still has magic to it, at least I hope.

Poetically yours,
David”

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

The Pain is Real

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Lexie Schapitl

Thanks to Lexie for sharing this excruciating sight from “from North Carolina Ave. near Lincoln Park.”

“Married couple at Chez Billy Sud Patio gets standing ovation”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lissy for sending from Saturday night:

“We spotted what we discovered was this newly married couple a few tables over. People had been sending them glasses of champagne with one couple offering to buy them a bottle to take home. Here is a video as they got up to leave. The entire restaurant clapped for them when they got up to leave. It was heartwarming.”

Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.

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