Dear PoPville

“maybe this is a scam that everyone knows about?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by District Shots

“Dear PoPville,

We have been living in our house in for nearly 7 years and in the past month, we have started receiving mail for a “Mary Johnson” or sometimes “Mary Jackson.” At first it was mostly junk mail, but we also received what looked like legal documents from an ambulance chaser law firm that advertises on daytime TV, life insurance information (more on that later), and we’ve had two visitors to our house from confused people who appear to be legitimately asking for Mary Jackson. They claim she has called them to a) sell her house and b) get an estimate to paint her house. (more…)

Georgetown

“Il Canale Covid Reopening for delivery/pickup and they’re donating a pizza to first responders when they sell a pizza”

By Prince Of Petworth


1065 31st Street, NW

Thanks to Brant for passing on from Il Canale:

“We have a few exciting news to announce! From Wednesday, April 29, 2020, you can continue to enjoy your favorite Neapolitan pizza, entrees, and desserts from IL CANALE through safe, contactless online delivery and takeout.

Delivery can be ordered through your preferred service including UberEats, Caviar, and Doordash. For takeout, we request guests to call ahead of time to place your orders.
Il Canale is giving back to the community by donating pizzas to first responders

Il Canale is committed to supporting communities on the first line of the fight against the pandemic. For every pizza you order, we will donate a pizza to the first responders to show our gratitude for their hard work and lift the nation’s spirits through these trying times.”

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DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

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More Fresh Finds
quality of life

‘Despite it all Awesome Abounds’ Vol. Fifteen

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Aaron and Amanda for sending the shot above from their awesome wedding in Capitol Hill. Congrats! Read about their awesome day in the Post They got married in the middle of the friendliest street in town — and the neighbors all came to help.

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

More awesome: (more…)

Dear PoPville

“I would also really welcome any tips on how to handle similar situations in the future”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I usually run through Georgetown once a day – yesterday evening, around 5:30, I had a pretty scary experience: a short, stocky guy in a windbreaker standing close to the corner of M and Wisconsin, at the entrance of the parking lot next to America Eats, muttered some disgusting and menacing things to me. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Mental health resources in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

My husband has been dealing with mental health issues for most of his life. About a year and a half ago we were able to get him on some meds. It’s not enough though. He, and I, need someone to talk to and real professional help. He’s seen a few doctors over the years and their solutions have varied from unhelpful to just ignoring his pleas for help. I’ve reached out to countless therapists over the last six months and either been ignored or put on wait lists to no avail. The pandemic has made all of this worse and I’m very scared for him. We can’t manage to find help, even in this big city. Does anyone have any recommendations on therapists taking new patients, doing telemedicine or other resources? No, he will not use something like Crisis Textline or headspace. I am at a loss, and utterly dismayed at how impossible getting help for mental health has been. It’s all made to seem simple – that asking for help is the hard part… we are past that though and screaming for help but no one is listening. Can anyone help?“

DC Government

“Mayor Bowser Launches Online Survey for ReOpenDC; Also Provide Feedback at a Virtual Town Hall”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Tim Brown

From the Mayor’s Office:

“After launching the ReOpenDC Advisory Group, Mayor Muriel Bowser is seeking feedback from District residents, workers, and employers through an online survey and virtual town hall.

“Like cities and countries around the world, the District’s response to COVID-19 has been unprecedented, and so too will be the process of reopening,” said Mayor Bowser. “Every resident has a seat at the table and an opportunity to share their perspective, thoughts, and dreams. Our hope isn’t just to simply ReOpenDC, but to be a better DC when we do reopen.”

The ReOpenDC Virtual Town Hall will provide an opportunity for District residents to learn about the work of ReOpenDC and to ask questions of Mayor Bowser and ReOpenDC co-chairs, Ambassador Susan Rice and Secretary Michael Chertoff. The virtual town hall will occur on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. To register, visit coronavirus.dc.gov/reopendc.

“Our focus will be on harnessing the best ideas from residents and experts across the public and private sectors to plan the re-opening of the District,” said Ambassador Rice. “Only through active and ongoing engagement with our neighbors will we be able to form a plan for reopening that aligns with public expectations while emphasizing the need to improve the quality-of-life of all District residents.”

The ReOpenDC survey, which can also be accessed on coronavirus.dc.gov/reopendc, asks residents to share their feedback regarding reopening, as well as any big ideas, concerns, or feedback about reopening. (more…)

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