Hi all,

Did anyone here notice the confederate flag near the African American civil war memorial outside the U street metro station? I am not from this country originally so it took me a moment to realize that it was a confederate flag but I thought that was horrible. I didn't know what to expect of this election(first time I was in DC after the elections) but that is very low for anyone who is a human. I just thought I would vent here

I live in Fredericksburg VA and don’t travel north all too often, however when I do I park at Franconia and take the train up. I know you can get to DCA from Franconia Springfield metro, however I am going to be flying out of BWI for the first time. Am I able to take the train up that far? I did some digging and it said I could take red line then take a bus, but I am looking for some clarification from someone who’s a little more metro savvy. Thank you!

Going to a 630 pm special family birthday dinner in Georgetown with both kids and their grandparents on Sat night. Any recommendations on what we can do after? Shows at the Kennedy Center are too expensive for all of us.

Does anyone know a number that's still open this time of night? I tried to call mental health hotline and they said dc was closed but I really need to talk to someone

I was in DC and captured a photo of a very beautiful monument I am almost certain is related to Nelson Mandela. It appears to be a dark granite and has what I was told was a 7 day tally for EACH week he was in prison. Does anyone know the name of this, or have any more information that might help me find it? Thanks!

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A dear friend of mine has been gluten-free for more than a decade after a celiac diagnosis. Now his doctor wants to re-test him, which apparently means that for a week he should start eating all of the gluten to see how his body will react. When it comes time for him to dive in, I want to be prepared. He's been deprived for more than a decade, and he deserves only the best things. He is a very excellent human. So here is the question:

If you had only a week to consume all the best glutenous foods in DC, where would you go and what would you eat?

While "hop a train/flight to NYC/Paris/Italy" are totally valid answers to this question (and under consideration), I'm specifically looking for gluten in DC as a response to this post.

Me and my buddies want to get together for a Friendsgiving next weekend. Any ideas on “dudes activities” or even restaurants would be appreciated! (Dinner doesn’t have to involve the classic Thanksgiving dishes).

Ok please help me I am at my wits end. I am a travel nurse and recently just moved to DC on the 1st. On the 11th of the same month I noticed I heard some squeaking but thought it was my dryer. Fast forward a week and we have caught 6 mice (some dead some alive). I can’t sleep I am so stressed and my landlord although has had an exterminator out it has not stopped. I told her it was an infestation and that she knew about it before moving in but she denied. Even though the exterminator states that he has been to the apartment complex many times. And when I took an actual look around the apartment there are multiple traps and a shotty job at covering holes.

I am having him come for a third time due to hearing scratching in the walls. What’s do I do! I have already spent well over a hundred dollars on supplies and overall I’m just exhausted I feel like I can’t even rest. What are my options? I feel like my landlord isn’t even trying at this point.

Side note she lived here right before I moved in so I know she knows about the state of the apartment and the little rodents that inhabit it.

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

FAQ is located at the bottom of this post.

WHERE?

Ivy and Coney

1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Happy hour deals: None after 6pm, bring your own happiness or ask a friend to lend you some

Convenient to the yellow/green lines @ Mt Vernon or Shaw (green only)

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.

Does anyone know the size of this store. Is it a normal REI or a flagship style with with expanded gear and large regear section. Thanks!

Next summer I am moving to the Nova/DC area. My office is right off the Tyson’s silver line metro stop, literally a 2 block walk.

I’d rather live in DC than Arlington; looking at specifically the Noma, Navy Yard neighborhoods close to a Metro station.

Does this sound like a nightmare/unreasonable commute? I’d have to do it 2-3 times a week. This past summer I stayed at Foggy Bottom and commuted to Tyson’s and it really wasn’t that bad.

Any general advice regarding this or moving to DC would be appreciated! Also, thinking about getting rid of my car to save money. Just a 22 year old trying to figure out the world. Thank you!

anyone know where you can buy some Injera bread near capitol hill or H St??? I dont wanna go all the way to NW to buy one food item that's kind of perishable lol

Hi! I have a Border Collie and just moved to DC a couple weeks ago. I used to take her to daycare where we lived before so I'm looking for some recommendations for dog daycare spots near Shaw. Thanks!

Hi! I’m getting a pretty lil kitty (yes, I’ll include a photo), and I plan on keeping him mostly inside, but occasionally taking him outside with a harness and leash. Do I need to register my cat with the district?

Some websites say yes, some say no. But I’ve found no indication in either direction on the district’s website.

hello everyone! so this is the seat map for an incoming concert at Nationals Park that i want to try and get tickets to. i've never been to Nationals Park before so i don't really know what areas are best. i've seen online that certain sections in the 100s are blocked by a safety net? i want to be close but i know i won't be able to handle the pit (standing only), so i was just wondering what the best and closest seated areas that aren't blocked by a safety net might be?

Giving away 2 free tickets to the Marc Rebillet show at the 9:30 Club on Nov 27th. DM me if interested

HRA recently put out a plea to volunteers for any and all help as they are dealing with a massive staffing shortage. They apparently "closed" the other day with two animal care staff on site to handle 200+ animals. No idea what "at close" means, so it could've been hours that this is the case. Volunteers are reporting that animals are not being fed and are missing meals because of this.

If anyone has time over the next couple of weeks to help out - the pups would greatly greatly appreciate it. As a fired volunteer myself, I would recommend going in, helping as many dogs as you can, and keeping your head down. They don't like hearing concerns about the standard of care and will let you go for it :)

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I need to wait for a friends flight, but she is landing 6 hours or so after me. I'm assuming I can't stay in any of the airport lounges or anything since I will need to go through immigration and get my check in luggage and going into the city with my luggage doesn't seem like a great idea either. Any suggestions on what I could do?
Edit: Its Dulles Airport and we are not staying in DC

Hey everyone, I found a lost iPhone 15 pro in Adams Morgan. I know it's probably a long shot posting here but would love to find the owner. It has no case and is blue titanium color. It was disabled when I found it and didn't have a medical ID setup, but I was able to get the IMEI, serial number, and the first letter+domain of the owners email. If this might be yours please reach out!!

I have witnessed two serious crashes by people using bikeshare this week. In both crashes the riders were not wearing a helmet and hit their heads on the pavement. PLEASE WEAR A HELMET!!

Long time DMV-er who remembers the days of Dodge City, Velvet Lounge, Tropicalia, Rock & Roll Hotel, U Hall (RIP to all) and it seems like there's no place to really shake ass anymore - I'm not talking about going to Decades and listening to "Now That's What I Call Music" Vol. 400, I'm talking specifically about the rowdiness and unfettered letting loose that Tropicalia or Velvet Lounge used to offer...Saint Ex always gets too packed and it seems like the offerings are slim pickins...someone prove me wrong?

Hey all, my 11 yo daughter and I will be in DC this Sunday from Minnesota. We are big MN UFC fans and are looking for a place to watch the game Sunday afternoon. Preferably close to the national mall. Thanks so much!

If not, any good ones in Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York? Or is a plane ticket to Vienna/Prague the best way?

Hi all!

Looking for things to do on Thanksgiving that are a bit less crowded than all the Smithsonian’s will be. It’s my boyfriend’s birthday and trying to come up with something. We’ve got food for the day already planned, just need activities. TY!

Edited to add — his parents will also be here, so not looking for super intensive activities

I don’t normally see someone carrying a sandwich platter on the Metro but it seemed kind of funny.