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“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I breezed through the first 8 months of the pandemic and had remarked on how well we were doing spending nearly all day every day together. However, in the last few months we’ve gotten less patient and more argumentative. We’re hoping the PoPville community will have some recommendations regarding successful experiences they have had with a couples therapist/counselor, especially those focused on recurring issues with communication.”
This rental is located at Morgan near Kirby. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,700 / 2br – 1000ft2 – Modern Two-story All Utilities INCLUDED (Washington, DC — Mt. Vernon Square/Shaw) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I had a question for the community about gas bills. We got our gas bill this month (for January) and it’s higher than anything I’ve ever received – $130.
We just moved into this house on the Hill last summer from a condo, and it’s about 150 years old, so I know it probably won’t keep heat as well as other new places, but just wanted to check to see if this is normal for a 1300sf house (2 stories). This seems high to me, though.”
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Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was walking my dog Daisy through Dupont Circle today (Tuesday, Feb 2nd) just before 11am in a failed attempt to meet Potomac Phil on this snowy Groundhog’s Day. While we were there, we saw a woman walking her adorable dog with the biggest, pointiest ears. All of a sudden, we heard a shriek, and a chorus of “DROP IT DROP IT!” Her dog got a rat. (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
courtesy CODA
From an email:
“Chef Nicholas Stefanelli and team are excited to launch CODA, a new ghost pizzeria concept out of Officina at the Wharf (1120 Maine Ave, SW.) CODA is inspired by the local corner Italian pizza & sub shop Chef Stefanelli grew up on and worked at, combined with the street food and experiences of his travels throughout Italy- from the Roman Alimentari to the arancini of savia pasteceria in Cataina. (more…)
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.
Over the weekend a reader forwarded us a best fried chicken request and I realized our last thread was from 2011 and that simply will not do. It’s sad to see the recs of those no longer there (RIP Lawrence’s II et al.) Anyway, let’s refresh – where’s teh best fried chicken found these days?
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“Dear PoPville,
I’m a group fitness instructor out of work due to the Mayor’s orders. I used my initial 6 months of unemployment when the pandemic began, and refiled for the extended weeks this past November, receiving confirmation my claim was reopened and approved. I have not received any benefits since then – going on 8 weeks now. (more…)
Lucas reports from Franklin Square: “Are they cutting his home down now? I think the orange paint is new.”
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.
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From WMATA:
“Amid ongoing pandemic-related budget constraints, Metro today announced upcoming changes to its lost and found procedures to reduce administrative costs so the agency can continue to prioritize its core mission: providing safe and reliable transportation for the region.
Beginning March 1, Metro’s lost and found department will work to reunite customers with lost wallets and electronics (such as phones, tablets, and laptops) only. All other items lost in the system will be disposed of, donated to charity, destroyed, or auctioned. (more…)
Yesterday there were 37,008 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, February 1, 2021 includes 130 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 37,138.
The District reported that five additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
63-year-old male
64-year-old female
67-year-old female
81-year-old female
89-year-old female
Tragically, 921 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)