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“Anyone else find one of these keys?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I found these keys in my neighborhood. It had a name and a phone number on the tag so I texted the person to let them know I found them and this was the reply. What a strange prank from a “friend.”

Hold The Phone, “in 2021 just six payphones are active in the entire city”

By Prince Of Petworth


1432 H Street, NW via Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

Thanks to G. for passing on Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia’s post yesterday:

“As part of our regulatory duties, we certify every payphone in the District. That used to be quite the task, but now in 2021 just six payphones are active in the entire city. (more…)

Looks like someone listed their backyard as a restaurant on yelp

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Caroline for sending. And the reviews are (mostly) top notch:

“Great food and drinks made and served by the owner/chef. Deducted one star because the proprietor mocked me mercilessly for ladling soup onto my entree (I thought it was a sauce after a few drinks).

You won’t go home hungry, sober or early.”

“I must say I’m a bit surprised at the lack of Michelin attention given some of the other restaurants on the list in the area.

Also, the soup ladling story mentioned in the four star review is NOT the full picture and leaves out some EXTREMELY important details that would change everything. Do not trust it.” (more…)

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