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“I wanted to share an experience that has shown me there is still kindness in the world.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share an experience that has shown me there is still kindness in the world. I work for a large international non-profit and yesterday 70 people were laid off, 10% of employees. I am safe but know many of the employees, including my best friend, whom I’ve worked with for more than 7 years that were impacted. I was angry at the world and went for a run. After 4 miles I was overcome with emotion and stopped at the corner of 16th and S St NW to compose myself. As I was doubled over sobbing, a kind man stopped and walked over to me. (more…)

“I’m curious to hear about people making voluntary positive changes as a result of the pandemic.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

First, my sincere condolences to those who have experienced involuntary and unwelcome changes in their lives recently — the death of a loved one, sickness, the loss of a job, food insecurity, and more. Those changes are dreadful and extremely sad. I hope things get better soon for those who are hurting.

Second, this is sort of like a Friday question of the day. I’m curious to hear about people making voluntary positive changes as a result of the pandemic. When the current health crisis is deemed less urgent and stay at home orders have lifted, will readers be inspired to make some permanent changes in their lives? If so, what? (more…)

Poll: So, What’s Your Stay at Home Set Up?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Lucy M

I’ve spoke about this a bit @PoPville on twitter but want to do an official poll because I’m super curious:

“DDOT to Begin Spraying Ginkgo Trees Overnight”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo street trees on April 20, 2020. The spraying will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.

The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. DDOT will use the same spray it has used for the past 20 years, Shield-3EC 24(C). (more…)

Let’s Turn it Around with ‘Despite it all Awesome Abounds’ Vol. Ten

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sam a lam for sending the above awesomeness from near Lincoln Park.

Another reader reminds us that good people still exist: “a couple bystanders (and their pooch) checked on me after a gnarly bike accident. dog cried bc social distancing prevented him/her from licking me back 2 health. thank u kind strangers!”

Please email your awesomeness to [email protected]

Lots more awesome below: (more…)

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