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“Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, will pay $9.9 million to resolve allegations that it misled customers about ticket prices, charged deceptive fees, and used illegal pressure tactics to get fans to buy tickets for a decade.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by John Sonderman

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, will pay $9.9 million to resolve allegations that it misled customers about ticket prices, charged deceptive fees, and used illegal pressure tactics to get fans to buy tickets for a decade.

Since the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) began its investigation, Live Nation has changed its practices to provide customers information about the total ticket cost up front, and it also now shares more information about the purpose of fees and how they are shared among the companies receiving them. Live Nation has agreed to maintain these changes, in addition to making a monetary settlement payment.

This settlement resolves a consumer protection investigation that is separate from OAG’s antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.

“For at least a decade, Live Nation and Ticketmaster boosted profits by charging predatory, hidden fees — taking advantage of DC residents buying tickets for their favorite artist or team and pricing others out entirely,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “With this settlement, we’re putting millions of dollars back into the pockets of DC fans and ensuring that the price fans see when they first start shopping for tickets is the price they actually pay.”

An OAG investigation into Live Nation’s practices uncovered evidence that the company misled consumers in multiple ways, in violation of the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, including evidence that Live Nation: (more…)

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CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Focused Location in Washington, D.C. – Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


3701 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I don’t know if you’ve had occasion to visit this new “CVS.” But it’s literally just the pharmacy counter and that’s it. Obviously fine for its main purpose and Safeway is more or less across the street, but still kind of annoying they got rid of literally everything but the pharmacy.”

All the info about the new spot from a press release:

“CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) unveiled its first pharmacy-focused, apothecary-style CVS Pharmacy® location in Washington, DC. The new pharmacy, located at 3701 New Hampshire Avenue NW, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other health care services provided by pharmacists.

Pharmacy-focused locations, like the New Hampshire Avenue NW pharmacy, will open in select communities across the country, (more…)

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DC Chamber Musicians Season Finale

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

1517 18th St., NW.

Washington, District of Columbia 20036

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The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

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photo by Natalie W.

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“Volunteers Needed – Help Move Soil at Bruce Monroe Community Garden (April 21)”

By Prince Of Petworth


3012 Georgia Ave, NW (between Columbia Rd and Irving St)

From an email:

“Bruce Monroe Community Garden is looking for a few extra hands for a soil delivery day on Tuesday, April 21. We are opening this up to the community to ensure we have enough people for this big effort ( If anyone’s up for a few hours outdoors helping move soil at the garden, we’d love to have them!

Details: (more…)

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Friends of the Righteous Rainbow Society* Presents

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Crosby for sharing this beautiful photo from last week on 17th Street, NW.

*Friends of the Righteous Rainbow Society is made possible with the support of the Robert FitzRoy Institute of Meteorology. As always, you can submit your righteous rainbows (and other storm photos) to us at [email protected] or through our socials @PoPville Thanks!

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Missed Connections – Union Station on the Red Line, Before Midnight on Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Missed connection right around midnight on Saturday, 4/18 on the Red Line – beginning at Union Station and then boarding another train at Metro Center.

You: (more…)

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