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Ed. Note: At some point every March DC Water announces “the Aqueduct switches disinfectants from chloramine back to chlorine to clean our water distribution system and improve water quality.”

“Dear PoPville,

Our block is currently under construction for the DC Lead pipe replacement initiative. Recently, our water has taken on a strong odor similar to chlorine or some other chemical. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

In crazy service charges, sharing this one from Reveler’s Hour. 22% automatically added, which is then taxed (!). There was of course also the option to tip extra. Glad we just had drinks + a burger, not a full meal like in the past.”



3221 Mt Pleasant Street, NW. To Go Window at ELLE in Mount Pleasant.

“Dear PoPville,

I love taking my dog on long city walks, especially when I can stop for a coffee or bite to eat along the way. One of the few pandemic adaptations I enjoyed was the abundance of businesses with pick-up/carry-out windows. (more…)


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