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“They ate my $155 deposit!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Chang Chang owner Lydia Chang: “I have personally contacted both Tock and the guest to expedite the return of the deposit, as well as offered the guest a gift card to make up for their frustrating experience.”

“Dear PoPville,

I made a reservation at Chang Chang for six through Tock, which charged me $25/person plus a $5.00 fee. The email confirmation said my deposit would be refunded upon arrival at the restaurant. That didn’t happen, even though my entire party showed up on time and ordered a feast of quite tasty food and drinks.

When the bill came and no credit was reflected there, I asked to speak to a manager. He told me that (more…)

Huzzah!! “All is not lost. New lost and found policy expands items Metro will hold to return to customers”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by washingtonydc

Ed. Note: As the current point person, de facto, for metro’s lost and found items – I most welcome this updated policy!!

From WMATA:

“Left something on Metro and need to get it back? If it ends up at Metro’s lost and found, you may be in luck. Metro will now keep a wider list of lost items left behind on trains, buses, at stations, and other Metro facilities.

The new policy, updates changes made due to pandemic-related budget constraints in 2021 that restricted Metro’s lost and found storage to wallets and electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, and cameras only.

In addition to these items, Metro’s lost and found department will now work to also reunite customers with lost keys, glasses, backpacks, headphones, luggage, and purses. (more…)

Metro plans full-scale security exercise at Capitol South Station, Sunday (Sept. 17)

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. The exercise will simulate a real-life security threat to test operational coordination, communications, and response between law enforcement agencies.

During this time, the Capitol South Station will be closed from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. (more…)

Anthem “point of sale provider had an intermittent glitch for a brief period last week”, if you were double charged they will reverse it!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC_Chica

“Dear PoPville,

I went to the Postal Service show on Tuesday 9/5 at the Anthem, and it turns out they double charged me for my drinks. I called them about it and they said it was a widespread problem for a couple of shows… Update: The refund posted to my account.”

The Anthem tells me: “Our new point of sale provider had an intermittent glitch for a brief period last week. It has been rectified. (more…)

“Weekend track work and maintenance on the Red Line to close four stations”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“This weekend, Sept. 16 – 17, Metro will close four stations on the Red Line to perform track work in the interlocking, where the two tracks intersect and is critical to maintaining safe reliable service. To accommodate this work the Shady Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook, and North Bethesda stations will be closed, with free shuttle buses replacing trains. (more…)

“Mayor Bowser and DC Health Encourage Residents to Protect Themselves from Winter Respiratory Illnesses by Getting New COVID-19 Booster, Flu and RSV Vaccines”

By Prince Of Petworth

Where will you be getting your boosters? Pharmacy/CVS? Doctor’s office? When do you plan on getting one/them?

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health are encouraging District residents to protect themselves, their families, and the community from respiratory illnesses by receiving new and existing vaccines and boosters for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu.  (more…)

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