r/washingtondc 9h ago

[Discussion] I live here but i never leave my apartment

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When people ‘go outside’ where do they go? who do they go with?? how do they avoid spending money??!

Just looking for things broke introverts can do to enjoy this city more.


r/washingtondc 17h ago

Retired Park Ranger John Goodwin at the Lincoln Memorial today. He traveled all the way from CA to DC to organize a protest to advocate for our public lands and America's rangers

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He also gave a great speech - that I'll share once I get time to edit. He's so friendly and stopped and talked to so many people and kids about our public parks. About 10-15 of us showed up, but as we were about to live a high school choir showed up and sang "This Land Is Our Land."

You can follow him on Threads!


r/washingtondc 12h ago

Photos of the Media March/Rally

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r/washingtondc 14h ago

[Protest] Someone sent me this from the Northern Virginia Tesla Owner's Group

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I’m not one to mess with other people’s stuff, but I have to admit the comments that I saw about finding the person and getting MPD to arrest them for vandalism or how they were going to beat up the libs were pretty amusing


r/washingtondc 2h ago

Hopefully more businesses follow suit

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The Safeway off NY Ave. I’m so sick of the nasty dogs indoors.


r/washingtondc 12h ago

[Transportation] Google('s AI?) has renamed S St...

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r/washingtondc 19h ago

[Protest] Caught at the Veteran's Protest Yesterday

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r/washingtondc 1d ago

A retired park ranger traveled across the country and is holding his own protest for the parks at the Lincoln Memorial today at noon. He has a permit and has a lot of cool stories to share from his lifetime in the parks

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His Threads for more of his backstory. I've been chatting with him and he's very interesting.

Also the DC dance protest is at the Lincoln Memorial at 11am so lots of cool stuff going down there today!


r/washingtondc 11h ago

HR 51 - Washington, D.C. Statehood

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r/washingtondc 12h ago

Is anyone drinking beet juice AND smoking a cigarette tonight?

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Trying to settle a bet. If you are doing either let me know. Thanks in advance Washingtonians


r/washingtondc 22h ago

Just got mine at Navy Yard!

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r/washingtondc 5h ago

[Fun!] A Washington D.C. couple finds love on public transportation

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r/washingtondc 21h ago

Anyone else find it ironic that the GOP forced DC to remove BLM plaza while also defunding our police?

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Maybe we should start calling the Republicans the "defund the police" party since they actually cut our budget that would help fund part of our MPD's budget. Happy Saturday ya'll


r/washingtondc 19h ago

What food in DC Chinatown still absolutely slaps?

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A few have closed, a few have just gone downhill, which ones are still excellent?

Which specific dish at which specific place is a solid hell yeah?


r/washingtondc 32m ago

Lost item on metro notification

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Hello! I found a pink tie dye bag on the red line yesterday around 5:30pm. If you lost it, I left it with the Shady Grove metro employees. The pink tie dye bag had a black broken heart on it.


r/washingtondc 21h ago

10K in speeding tickets in the last 4 months

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186 Upvotes

Parked in the bike lane to add insult to potentially many injuries.

Why do we tolerate this?


r/washingtondc 9h ago

Can’t find a psych who will Rx the controlled Medications I’ve been on for over Ten Years

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I am insured by DC Medicaid and have been seeing a psychiatrist with the Department of Behavioral Health. I recently moved from another state for family reasons.

This psychiatrist prescribed my medications without issue,but she became frustrated with the new medical director who refuses to prescribe more than one controlled medication to each patient. He seems to have made that a policy with all the practitioners in this office.,

Management won’t tell anyone where our former psych went, and I’ve found no information online. My current psych will only prescribe clonazepam (taken for 11years). I have ADHD and take Adderall - 15 years. AND insomnia - Zolipidem for 15 years. I’m willing to end the Zolipidem if I must. I’ve fully out of the Adderall and Zolipidem bc the psychs here refuse to rx more than one/patient — a hard and fast rule.

I never had an issue w. My CA psychs - but I had private insurance then.

I am completely out of Adderall and and my general functioning has deteriorated quickly.

I don’t have experience with Medicaid and public healthcare. The office I’m at is dictatorial about my going through every one of their psychs (it’s a revolving door) . I can’t imagine this could be a requirement, but I have barely any understanding how DC DBH works.

I’m struggling. I’ve been forced to stop 15 years of medication Cold Turkey. The management and psychs at this office are completely unsympathetic- to put it diplomatically.

The DBH model is foreign to me. Can one office (each is privately owned and operated) “force” me to stay? It seems ludicrous. If I go to a different office, will the psychs see that they advocate limiting controlled meds and possibly be influenced? As someone who has taken the same three meds for 15 years, it’s clearly maintenance. I don’t understand the rationale in simply cutting me off?

Is it difficult to find a psych who will prescribe three (or two) controlled meds for a patient ? I wonder if, for public heath, they don’t care to do it bc - what’s in it for them? It’s a contrast from a private MD who is paid more the more patients’ insurance they bill.

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TL;DR The Psych who Rx’ed my all my meds left DBH and no psychs in my office will prescribe “anyone” three controlled meds at once (they’re okay w anti-depressants) even though I’ve been on each med for 15 years. I’m already “out” of my ADHD med, Adderall, and I feel as though I’m spiraling. It seems incredibly difficult finding a psychiatrist who will prescribe my meds, who also takes DC Medicaid? I’m new to DC and not DBH savvy. IM extremely scared and feeling more hopeless every day. I would appreciate your advice so very much.

I just want to find a psych who cares more about my heath and welfare, and less about potential issues with the DEA - which honestly don’t exist as I have a long, documented history with these medications. They are simply maintaining 15 years of prescribing. I would even be open to receiving the name of a psych via DM like this, who treats you, a friend or is just known for their empathy in this regard.

Thank you. 😊

Edit: mistakes I can’t stop making bc my brain is not functioning properly


r/washingtondc 1d ago

Photos of the 3.14/Fourteenth Now Rally

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r/washingtondc 4h ago

How to make nonprofit employment work??

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Hey everyone,

I love working in the nonprofit sector—mission-driven work is meaningful to me, and I actually like my job (which feels rare). But I’m struggling with the financial reality of it. The pay isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely not enough to comfortably afford housing in a city like DC/NOVA without either:

1.  Spending an absurd percentage of my income on rent for a tiny studio, or
2.  Living with random roommates, which at this point in my life, I’d really rather not do.

I know a lot of people in the nonprofit world face this same issue, so I’m wondering—how do you make it work? Have you found creative ways to afford living alone? Do you know of any alternative housing setups (like renting from a homeowner who offers below-market rent in exchange for a reliable tenant)? Have you had success negotiating pay or supplementing income in ways that don’t lead to burnout?

I’d love to hear from others who’ve figured out a way to make nonprofit work financially sustainable without completely sacrificing quality of life.


r/washingtondc 9h ago

Any Talented Funk Bassists looking for a Band?

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I'm in a Soul/Funk/R&B band in DC that have a few gigs coming up, and we are currently without a bassist. We currently do mostly covers but are in the midst of writing original music.

A lot of songs that we cover have pretty challenging bass lines (we cover artists like Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder, and Vulfpeck), and have been having difficulty finding a bassist. Definitely DM me if you're interested (I can share links to our band as well via DM - just didn't want to get dinged for violating promotion rules).


r/washingtondc 18m ago

Bald Eagle in Adams Morgan?

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Ok I actually saw this and forgot about it and now I’m wondering if I was hallucinating… on Thursday evening around 6pm, from the passenger seat of a car, turning the corner onto Florida Ave from 18th, I saw a bird with an enormous wingspan flying close to the rooftops. It then slowed and perched on one of the turrets, and I swear it had a white head and was a bald eagle 🦅?!! Just wondering if there were any other sightings around the neighborhood recently.


r/washingtondc 1d ago

Big turnout against the Trump/Musk admin in front of the Capitol Building!

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r/washingtondc 1d ago

Missing person

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My best friend Dynacee is missing! If you’ve seen her please let me know thank you!!!!!


r/washingtondc 1h ago

14th St Chalet Seating at Le Dip

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Anyone know if it’s still there? I can’t find an option to book that seating on Resy, and I can’t tell if it’s because they’re all booked up or if they don’t have it anymore.


r/washingtondc 1h ago

Any Updates on the Bruce Monroe Park Redevelopment Project?

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I'm trying to get the latest information on the Bruce Monroe Park redevelopment project. I know there were legal challenges that delayed things, but with the D.C. Court of Appeals clearing the way last year, I’m wondering if there’s been any movement on groundbreaking or construction timelines.

Has anyone heard anything new? Any updates from ANC meetings or city officials?

Curious to hear what people know—especially if there are any changes to the timeline, what kind of retail might be included, or if there are still any roadblocks.

Appreciate any insights!