photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to share that I misplaced my wallet today and thought it was gone forever but a very kind person took a moment to put it in my mailbox. I just wanted to maybe post a thank you to that person for their decency and their kindness really made a difference in my day. Faith in humanity totally restored. (more…)
photo by D. Garrett
“Dear PoPville and the MBT Community,
On July 28th, around 5:30 p.m., I was struck by gunfire while riding home from work on the 8th Street NE section of the bike trail (the section of protected bike lanes across from the Dew Drop Inn.) I was riding fast, trying to beat the storm and deciding whether to stop at Trader Joe’s to pick up some vegetables when I heard gunshots. They were all around me. Moments later, I was lying on the street, trying to make sense of what had happened and bleeding.
Then, all of you showed up.
I can’t thank you all enough. You asked all the right questions, (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Friday evening I had an early dinner with my wife and two young children at Keren. My wife and I had our first date at Keren 10 years ago, and we were so happy to see it reopened. This was our first time going with the kids. We had a great meal, and when the check came we learned that (more…)
“picture from the hospital on Saturday evening. The meds make me look more comfortable than reality!”
“Dear PoPville,
I had a terrible fall off of an e-bike on Friday (around 7:45-8pm) on H Street (I think btw 3/4th or 4/5th), and so many members of the community stopped to help me. I want to thank them, and let them know I’m (mostly) OK.
My front tire slipped on the trolly track (while trying to go around a double-parked white SUV), (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On June 5th around 8pm, I was hit while riding a CaBi at Florida and 11th Street, NW by a hit and run driver. I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the bystanders who came to my aid immediately after. They blocked traffic, called 911, contacted my sister to alert her and sent her pictures of the case number and description of the car/driver the cops got. One kind person even (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to reach out to the kind people who helped me at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Rhodes in Arlington this afternoon (Saturday around 2-3pm) when I tripped on the sidewalk and fell full tilt onto the pavement. Still not sure what went wrong and I’m okay (though a little banged up and sore). The young lady in the SUV who jumped out and offered to call 911 was great and much appreciated. Thankfully, my injuries did not require this. Also, the two gentleman who helped me up and made sure I was okay. They were truly great! It is encouraging in today’s world that people still step up and look out for one another. I am truly thankful. A blessing to them!”
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I hope you can help me track down some good samaritans who helped me at the Shaw dog park on Sunday (5/31) around 12:30pm. I was bitten by a dog and multiple people helped by calling 911, assisting me, and helping my dog. I am so grateful so many people came together, especially, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Maryland Condominium wanted to give a shoutout to City Wildlife’s April Linton and Autumn Autumn Klinge for their help in safely securing a nesting duck and her family.
About a month ago, we discovered a mallard had laid her eggs in one of our rooftop’s gardens. Upon discovery, we were recommended to CW, who IMMEDIATELY came over and built an enclosure around the nest. One month later, and just in time for Mother’s Day, the babies hatched. (more…)
Thanks to Nicole for sending:
“In a world that’s well, depressing, I’d like to extend BIG praise to the volunteers of DC City Wildlife’s Duck Watch. I had the privilege of watching one of their best in action (last Friday.) My friend and I spotted a mama duck and her 13 ducklings stuck in the empty fountain at City Center. Thankfully, (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
“Dear PoPville,
Location: Trinidad
Not all heroes wear capes. I was walking with a friend crossing Florida to northbound Staples St NE at approximately 2 PM on Saturday 18 April 2026. My friend and I looked west-northwest on the south side of Florida Ave, and approximately in front of 1322 Florida Ave NE, we saw someone moving a Lime bike. It was perpendicular to the eastbound bike lane, completely blocking the path. This good samaritan was removing it from the bike lane and putting it on the sidewalk, parallel to the path of travel and out of the way.
I am raising awareness about two things: (more…)