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Wedding Ring Found in Columbia Heights

Published June 15, 2026 at 3:30PM

photo by LaTur

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping you might share posts like this – near the Quick Stop on 14th and Euclid I found (for once) someone’s important lost jewelry. The wedding ring looks like it’s been worn for many many years, but also looks like it’s been out on the ground for a while as it’s muddy from the recent storm.

I got it out of the rain and safe, it’s somewhat distinct in design so if the owner can reach out and describe it I’d be happy to return it to its owner.

Thanks!”

If you think it’s yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

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“Lost Engagement Ring”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 27, 2026 at 2:00PM

photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 I lost my engagement ring at or outside of Hank’s Oyster Bar at the Wharf. It’s a sliver, emerald cut ring with lots of sentimental value. (more…)

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Looking for a lost cross, “have had since my first communion”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2026 at 3:15PM

1725 DeSales Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday evening (March 10th), at some point during a work happy hour at Le DeSales in Dupont and my walk back to Georgetown on M St. (from 18th St. until 30th Street), I lost the cross off my silver crucifix necklace, which I have had since my first communion. (more…)

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“Lost Engagement Ring on March 10”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2026 at 9:35AM

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday, March 10, while running errands, I lost my engagement ring somewhere between Station House on 2nd Street NE and the Kaiser building. (more…)

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“Lost wedding ring, Union Station, Monday 3/2”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2026 at 12:00PM

“Dear PoPville,

This is a longshot, but I thought worth a try. My wife lost her wedding band sometime during her train ride (Amtrak regional #107, approximately 10 pm arrival at Union Station) and the Uber ride home. She went back to the train the night she lost it (big round of applause to the lovely Amtrak staff who very kindly helped her look) and looked through the entire car she was in and the path she took out of the station. No luck with lost and found or the Uber either, (more…)

Remember that Sweet Letter Found in a Little Free Library Book? We Found Jackie!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2026 at 2:45PM

Jackie wrote in and is getting her letter back this weekend:

“It was written by my paternal grandma (who just celebrated her 90th birthday). I cannot believe this letter was found! The person is incredible for going to these lengths to return it to me. I can’t believe I’m able to get this letter back. (more…)

“Found letter in a Little Free Library book. I’d really love to get it back to her if we can figure out who she is.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2026 at 1:00PM

“Dear PoPville,

A couple years ago, I randomly took a copy of Ann Patchett’s “State of Wonder” out of a Little Free Library in NW. I have my favorites but I can’t be sure exactly which one, or exactly when this was. Probably in Mt. Pleasant or Columbia Heights, circa 2024. Today I flipped through for the first time and discovered this beautiful handwritten letter from a grandmother to her granddaughter, Jackie, dated August 23, 2003, tucked inside.

It says: (more…)

Did Anyone Lose Their Wedding Ring about a month ago?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 12, 2026 at 12:00PM

photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

I found what appears to be a silver wedding ring on the ground of the parking garage in the Washington Square office building (1050 Connecticut Ave.) about a month ago. I worked with building management to try to find the owner but haven’t had any luck, (more…)

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Looking for a Miracle: Grandpa’s Ring

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2026 at 2:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

I lost my ring in DC this past weekend (Jan 25). It was my grandpas and a very important family item. Here are the details of the ring:

Gold men’s ring with a hole worn in one side and a diamond set. I think I lost it on the national mall (between 7th and the Lincoln memorial) but it could have been the metro (foggy bottom to Shaw) or around the Shaw metro area. I know, a very large area of potential findings. Thank you.”

If by chance anyone happened to find the ring please email me at [email protected] and I can connect you with OP.

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“Missing Ring SOS”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 10, 2025 at 9:45AM

photo by Joe Flood

“Dear PoPville,

I realize this is a long shot but I’m so sad and desperate for any help. I was out at Red Derby Friday night and Saturday morning realized I didn’t have my ring with me. It’s a gold ring with garnets on it. It belonged to my grandma who passed away in September and I am heartbroken about losing it. I walked from Red Derby to Otis Place via Spring Road.”

If by miracle someone found it please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP!

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