“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…)


“Dear PoPville,

The Hechinger Mall Safeway has installed an elaborate system meant to stop some of the medium to large theft that has been troublesome for many retail stores in the District. It must be something that Safeway is rolling out to deal with loss prevention. It features an electronic swing gate at the entrance and heavy metal gates around the checkout areas. To get out from the self-checkout, you need to scan your receipt before the exit gate will open. I have seen this type of system at the Navy Yard Safeway. (more…)



1155 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

12:45PM today (Friday) I watched, dumbfounded, as 3 youths jumped out of a car and ran just 10 feet in front of me and hacked away at the glass, grabbed the goods jumped back in the car and sped off.” (more…)


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