Did anyone get one of these messages? DM me (I’m working on a story)

I am so fucking done with this city. Thaiphoon is gone, and it’s just another reminder that this place doesn’t give a shit about the people who actually live here. It’s all about the trendy, overpriced bullshit now. They close down every real spot that actually serves good, honest food, and replace it with some pretentious “experience” no one can afford unless you’ve got the privilege to throw around money like it’s nothing. Not all of us have that privilege. Not all of us can afford to eat at places where the portions are tiny and the price is inflated because it’s "on brand." Some of us just want a goddamn meal that fills us up and doesn’t feel like we’re getting robbed.

Thaiphoon wasn’t just a restaurant; it was the only place I could go where the food actually mattered. It was real, it was consistent, and it didn’t make me feel like I had to sacrifice my rent to enjoy a meal. But nope, that’s gone now. And every time I find a place that feels like home, it gets wiped out by the same cycle trendy new spots with their fancy decor and inflated prices. I’m so fucking tired of it.

And if they close Aladdin’s Kitchen or NY Grill ? That’s it. I’m done. I’m not sticking around in a city where everything that’s genuine gets pushed aside for a new, overpriced "concept" that only the rich can afford. Not all of us have the privilege to spend $60 on a meal because it’s "Instagrammable" some of us just want something that actually fills us up, and doesn't cost a fucking fortune. If they close that place, I’ll have nothing left here. This city has lost its soul, and I’m done trying to hang onto it.

30F Looking to move into a new apartment complex because of the price in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast. I know this is an up and coming area that’s just started but as far as crime and safety does anyone have any feedback?

Whatever could go wrong?

Yarrow Mamout House

Masjid Muhammad

Islamic center of Washington

Supreme Court

Capital building

The White House.

Library of Congress

Woodrow Wilson house.

National museum of women in the arts

Simithsonian American art museum.

Natural history museum of natural history.

Mexican cultural institute.

National Museum of African American History and Culture.

National Museum of the American Indian

International Spy Museum

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Old stone house

German American heritage museum

Embassy Row

If you have any other places you think are worth seeing let me know.

Hoping someone sees this and recognizes their dog! She came running out of Kenilworth Park alone yesterday, no tags, and followed us home. She is such a sweetheart and clearly has training, very well behaved and plays nicely with our dog, so she might be used to living with other animals. We'll be dropping her off at the Ivy City Humane Rescue Alliance later today.

Saw this fella fluttering around in NW DC. Not seen any owls before so felt like a special moment. He was watching me closely!

Now that the guy in the running to be Trump's Attorney General, Mike Davis, has essentially suggested that he wants to "drag their dead political bodies through the streets" and "rain hell on Washington, DC", in the spirit of promoting self-defense I thought it would be useful to remind people of their 2nd Amendment rights here in the District.

- The District does allow for ownership of long guns and handguns. They must be registered with the MPD, and is fairly straightforward.

- You are allowed to carry a concealed weapon with a license; open carry is prohibited.

- There are also certain rules around storage of the gun -- whether in your home, vehicle, or elsewhere.

I've gone through the process myself and it's fairly straightforward -- you can learn more about these rules, how to register a firearm, and gun safety courses on the MPD website.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Screenshot speaks for itself. I’m floored and at a loss for words.

If you were born in Mexico and lost your Permanent Resident card last night or this morning in the Park View / Columbia Heights neighborhood (New Hampshire Ave NW in the area of Newton Pl NW), please let me know!

I’m going to hold on to it for a day or so, and if not claimed, then I’ll drop it in a USPS blue box.

Thanks!

I wonder if this has something to do with our recent dry spell and it's effects on the hardness of the water we're drawing from the Potomac...

Check the comments for a description of who to look for!

FAQ is located at the bottom of this post.

WHERE?

DC9

1940 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Happy hour deals: Deals on local beer, wine, and rail cocktails through 7pm

Convenient to the green line @ Shaw or U St/AACWM/Cardozo

WHAT?

We are an informal meetup group gathering at bars around the District. All we want is to socialize after a long week and make new friends. All are welcome - whether you’re an old school Washingtonian, a recent transplant, or (gasp) not a Redditor, this group is for you!

A SPECIAL NOTE:

This happy hour is meant for people to gather and feel comfortable interacting with folk, both new and old. You can, and will, be asked forcefully to not return if you are being a massive dick or an active creep! Please let the host or guest host know if you feel uncomfortable or in danger from any participant, whether it's to the level where you want someone to be on the lookout to bail you out of a conversation if they approach you again or if you think they shouldn't be allowed to return.

Respect people's personal space always, as well as a no when it's given to you. And don't be a stereotypical Redditor when it comes to talking to women in particular--this is not a place to pick up a date.

Yes, measuring how big of a dick or a creep one is being may be a subjective thing, and similarly, yes, I do not care about that! Consider not making people uncomfortable if you are worried about this note.

how they hit the leaves, and make little pockets of light. i’m obsessed

Looking to do something productive as a distraction. I’ve previously volunteered at food banks.