It’s not just the stairs – they also have a free food pantry out front. From Pleasant Plains near Howard University and Georgia Ave.
good people
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve read many stories here about the kindness of strangers in times of trouble. I myself experienced this last week after a car hit me head-on while biking home near the National Mall. At least half a dozen people stopped to make sure I was ok, offering names and numbers as witnesses to the accident. An out-of-uniform cop make sure I had the information of the driver and asked a least of dozen times if I needed medical attention.
I thought this would make a good question at some point. Something like “When have you experienced the kindness of strangers/neighbors in a time of need?”
Photo by Paul B Jones
A very good example arose yesterday – Paul wrote us:
“@PoPville rock creek pkwy closed because of crash below Calvert. Photo looking at Connecticut bridge”
Mike Lenahan filled in some details:
“@PoPville I was directly behind the car that got hit. Came out of nowhere. Tree simply went from standing to horizontal in a second.”
“Car was crushed. I pulled over, called 911, & helped lift the tree off the car with maybe 15 other people.”
“Dozens of people helped. Runners, commuters, a NPS ranger, and – of course – first responders.”
“A jogger who happened to be a doctor spoke to the man through the shattered window and kept him talking.”
“EMS starting tearing into the vehicle to get the man out. A bystander had a chainsaw that he used to cut up the massive trunk.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brett Bowers
“Dear PoPville,
I received a speeding ticket in the mail this afternoon. It was clearly delivered to the wrong address because in fact, the address on the ticket does not exist and I don’t own the car that was caught speeding. I notified the DMV via the general email but have doubts as to whether that will resolve the situation. I’d hate for there to be a mix up and someone have to pay a huge fine for not receiving the ticket in the first place. On the other hand, if something dodgy is at play, I’d like to let the DMV know. Any idea how to resolve?”
From an email:
“4Daysx3Nights x 30Kids x 20Years = A Million Memories
Every year for the past 19 years on the first Monday after school lets out, the staff and friends of Madam’s Organ Blues Bar in Washington D.C. take 30 kids from the tougher side of Adams Morgan to Dewey Beach, Delaware. A big swimming pool, boating excursions, clamming and catching crabs, cook-outs, surf, sun and a beach bonfire? It sounds like everyone’s dream!!
And for 4 days every year the kids are living that dream!!”
2461 18th Street, NW
Photo by PoPville flickr user Casey Labrack
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to share a really great experience I had last night that is one of those small gestures that remind you there are really great people in this city.
I hailed a cab to go home last night and when I got in, the cab driver asked if I had cash because his credit reader was broken. My first reaction was extreme skepticism because I’ve had plenty of cab drivers lie to me about their card readers being broken in an attempt to get me to use cash so they don’t pay vendor fees. When I told him I didn’t have cash (I really didn’t), instead of getting frustrated, he said “okay, well I’ll give you a ride anyway.” (more…)
Photos courtesy Children’s National
From Children’s:
“Flo Rida spent time today with patients at Children’s National Health System, in the new Seacrest Studios. He was interviewed by patients in our Seacrest Studios, took photos, and signed autographs for children. I’m including some photos if you’d like to post any. Photo credit: Preston Keres/Children’s National Health System
Seacrest Studios is a 920 sq. ft., state-of-the-art multimedia broadcast studio located inside the Main Atrium. The studio broadcasts entertainment programming throughout the hospital and provides a creative, interactive experience for our patients.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share a story of a true good Samaritan. I was walking this evening around 6:30pm near Connecticut and M St NW and saw a girl in her 20s stumbling down the sidewalk. I thought she was probably intoxicated, but then realized something else was going on when she started running in and out of traffic on Connecticut and then fell, slamming into the sidewalk. As I got closer I could see she could barely breathe and was clearly panicking, experiencing some sort of drug effects. While my friend and I were trying to figure out what to do, a woman in her 30s walked by, saw what was going on, and approached the girl. She asked her name, crouched down next to her and started rubbing her back and breathing with her, calming the girl down. The girl began vomiting and the woman held back her hair, not flinching a bit. She continued to talk to the girl, breathe with her and reassure her while I called an ambulance. Once the paramedics arrived and had taken control of the situation, she wished the girl well and quietly went on her way.
I know sometimes it seems there’s plenty of bad in the city, but this woman’s utter compassion was a first-hand reminder that people really are pretty amazing. The woman said that she was a med student, and I have no doubt she’ll be an amazing doctor. It was incredible to watch. The girl could have had a far worse outcome if it hadn’t been for someone willing to jump in and help a total stranger.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Patrick Hills
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, after making the mistake of going to the Trader Joe’s in Foggy Bottom (and waiting in line for 45 minutes), I had to make my way back to Eckington. After several bus plans fell through because they never showed up, my phone died and I decided to make my way to Chinatown to take the P6. Conditions were awful and at 7th & H a man fell in the middle of the street – I helped him up only to have him say a few pervy things to me. Classic DC.
All of this made for a really crappy and cold night. Then my grocery bag ripped at the bus stop that I ended up standing at for 30 minutes. I want to say THANK YOU to a man named Roger who ran across the street to Walgreens to get me a few plastic bags that I could put my groceries in. This was one of my worst DC commutes (it took 2.5 hours to go about 4 miles), but he reminded me that some people are really good. Roger – if you see this thank you from the bottom of my heart – I will pay it forward.”
From the organizer of the Handmade Holiday Card Drive for residents of the Old Soldiers Home/ Armed Forces Retirement Home:
“We received over 1000 handmade cards this year. The vast majority of the card makers learned of the project through Prince of Petworth/PoPville. The amount of effort and thoughtfulness that went into the cards is pretty overwhelming as I sort through them for tomorrow’s delivery. Just wanted to say thank you for spreading the word and thank you to all of the individuals, offices, churches, schools, and other groups who came together for this service project. Our neighbors at the AFRH will truly enjoy each and everyone.
Thank you and Happy Holidays
Sarah”
And thank you, Sarah, for spearheading the whole effort.
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This is what community and the Beautiful Life is all about. Thanks to Robin for sending the word and photos:
“There were three snow plows stuck on Ingleside Ter for 3 hours. The neighbors dug them out. There were probably about 20 people there.”
