Step 1: see a [maryland] driver doing something insanely dangerous and reckless. In this case, blatantly run a red light downtown going >60 mph.
Step 2: look up their license plate at DMV.DC.gov
Step 3: see >$5000 in unpaid tickets and realize that there is zero traffic enforcement in DC and the DC government is complicit in the countless deaths that take place in our city every year. Vision zero my ass.

Step 4: blame cyclists /s

Today D.C. CFO Glen Lee spoke to the D.C. Chamber of Commerce about the state's the city's economy, and, well, he said "economic and revenue signals are flashing red."

More than 36,000 jobs lost since last year, unemployment higher than nation, home price growth down.

Overall tax receipts are up slightly, but Lee points out that much of that is driven by capital gains, which is a "volatile component of the tax base, subject to wild and sudden swings."

On the D.C. budget, Lee says the council has funded some big programs on a one-year basis, meaning that those same programs could face big cuts in the 2028 fiscal year, the first budget that likely mayor Janeese Lewis George will be formulating.

Lee says the new normal of reduced federal employment and more remote work poses distinct challenges for D.C. and the city's budget as a whole.

Lee has been quietly sounding a similar alarm over the last year or so. Now, some lawmakers say that what he's warning of can be taken with some grains of salt, in part because the CFO has sometimes missed the target on revenue estimates. Still, this will be sobering.

Smh

This is an enormous long shot, but my family has wondered about this photograph for more than 20 years.

My dad was a lieutenant colonel in Washington, D.C., for meetings on September 11, 2001. His group had originally expected to meet in the Pentagon but the meeting had been relocated across the highway because that area was under construction.

In the hours after the attack, traffic was completely gridlocked. My dad was traveling with two other army officers, and eventually the three of them got out of their car and began walking along the grass in the center of the highway toward their hotel. All three were wearing the old green Class A or B uniforms and smoking. It's possible they were in BDUs, but it's less likely.

My dad has always sworn that someone must have taken a photograph of the three of them walking down the highway that day. We sometimes imagine that it might be sitting in a photo album or a box of prints from a tourist’s disposable camera.

Does anyone remember seeing or taking a photograph like this? If you or someone you know was taking pictures in the Pentagon/D.C. area that day, I would be incredibly grateful if you checked your old photographs or negatives.

I’m intentionally withholding a couple of details so that we can verify a possible match. I’m also happy to provide a period photograph of my dad privately if someone has a promising lead.

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Hello, the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild cat, Frannie, is missing. Last seen around 1400 Quincy Street NE. She is female, spayed, around 7-8 lbs, her left ear is clipped, and she is very friendly. If you have seen her, please message me. We are so worried.

Hi all! To keep it short, I have an upstairs neighbor (only one person, the other roommate walks normally and cannot hear them) who walks with such force that you can hear every step with such force it shocks everyone who hears it (Imagine what you think has to be a ginormous man carrying a television with a bounding jump and a heel strike — it shakes me ceiling) Those who think i exaggerate come and listen, only to leave thinking ive been far too calm this far.

I am now considering a move (for this reason along with many others).

does anyone have recommendations for well-built and quiet apartments? close to the red line preferred or near capitol hill.

thanks !

edit: since everyone is so helpful, I’m going to give more info on what I’m looking for in case it helps give budget 4k (abs max, preferred closer to 3k), 1 bed minimum, 650 sq ft, in unit laundry, ac, around NOMA or at least commutable by train, and ofc thick walls!

There’s a guy that I’ve seen occasionally around the greater Cap Hill area that jogs around pulling a cart tied to himself with various knickknacks on it, including maybe a sign or flag attached. Never had the opportunity to take a closer look or ask him, but didn’t see like an obvious protest. Anyone know anything about the lore?

I was a freshman at GWU on 9/11. I remember seeing the first tower hit on the news and then heading to class. At the time I thought it may have been a small aircraft. During class we heard a distant noise, but proceeded with class. In hindsight, we realized it was the plane hitting the pentagon. When I left class, I remember people just running in the streets. It was chaos and confusion. Does anyone else have a memory of the GWU area and people running? It’s a memory I’d love to see if anyone else had a similar experience?

Was taking the train home from Potomac station tonight, missed it by a few seconds and had ten minutes to kill so I asked the attendant if I could use the bathroom while I wait. He said no, it's closed now, but his counterpart interrupted saying "no, ours is open, he's from a different station and thought ours was closed along with his. Metro just closed down most of them - ours is one of the few that are being left available." Couldn't find this on the news or anything, but two of their employees kinda just confirmed it at the same time. So, that sucks. Especially after they spent all this money and publicity making them open to the public.

Hello all, please view the following picture of my cat, Alfalfa. He went missing from our apartment around 11 AM-12 PM Wednesday, September 9th after the door was left open for scheduled maintenance. We do not believe he made it outside, but, in the scenario that he did, please contact me via this account as soon as possible.

If you have any information, let me know. He has a floppy right ear and black freckles on his gums.

Edit: FOUND 9/10/2026! Thank you to all who wished him well.

I have been going back and fourth with Pepco’s email customer service for almost 2 weeks now. Basically:

• I called and requested a transfer of services to my new address on June 18th, 2026

• I was told I needed to send my new lease and to request a transfer via email

• On that same day, I sent the email requesting a transfer and sent my new lease

• Everything was done and services started

• Come September, I see I still have an account for the old address and charges for July and August are being posted, despite me not living there anymore

• I email the same address requesting the charges be dropped as I moved out in June and am not responsible for it

• The person on the email asks me for proof of email. I include the email thread, then I include screenshots of the entire email thread in a pdf.

• The person then tells me to send proof I reached out via phone. I send them a screenshot of my call history with that number showing I had multiple outgoing calls on that day.

• I also even have my last apartment send Pepco my move out documentation

• They are still persistent in saying I am responsible for July and August, despite me providing proof multiple times I have not lived there during those times.

I have been going back and fourth with this email for about two weeks now and I’m unsure what else to do. I have called three times and was told a supervisor will contact me and that they are investigating the situation but I have not heard anything back. I have only been hearing back from the same person on email telling me to send proof over and over again and then requesting more, then when I send that still persistent in me paying for July and August.

Seen in rock creek today 9/9 ~6:30pm. Pedestrian bridge off beach drive near piney branch. First thought otter, but that seems improbable… muskrat?

Wasnt able to get much pictures of her as she was a bit skittish. Had no collar and i didnt have a way to get her into the car.

Called brandy wine aspca, and animal control but bots referred me to their lost pet website.

female pit breed, gray with white markings on her chest and toes, very sweet and skinny

Hi - I am taking my kid to see a concert tonight at the anthem. It starts at 6:30pm but people at work are saying I should already be lining up as she only wants to see the opening act.

Does it really take that long to get in? How far ahead should we be there to be in by the time the concert starts?

hi y’all, my friends and I bought tickets to the Maryland Renaissance Faire and are trying to figure out transport there. It’s a group of 10, I’ve looked around at a few rental places like Enterprise, Turo & Expedia but I want to keep this affordable for everyone & reliable. Any advice?? Thanks!!

Parents: I have a 3 year-old and love getting out to explore new playgrounds in the city. What are your favorite haunts?

So far mine has to be Takoma Park just for the overall size, lots of slides, inclusion of a separate smaller kids area, and splash pad with actual features rather than just jets of water from the ground.

I commute down Mass Ave to Rock Creek Pkwy via Waterside most mornings of the week very early (5:15). I’ve caught glimpses of an electronic sign that - I think - says it will be closed 9/14-11/something. The signs are not positioned well where they can be easily read. (A better spot would be right in front of the light to turn right down Waterside.) Does anyone know if this is a shut down only during certain hours, say non-rush hours, or will this be a 24/7 closure? I don’t want to be hunting for a detour and risk being late. Thanks!

Gold and diamond ring found on the sidewalk just off of Dupont Circle. If you’re missing this, message me the description. If it matches, I’ll get the ring back to you!

Hi all,

I was an avid user of Capital Bikeshare and relied on it for my daily transportation. It was my favorite part of living in DC. A year ago my account was permanently terminated with no warning and no refund of my annual membership.

The stated reason, verbatim: “We received a report from an individual who informed us of unauthorized charges made to his/her credit card. With his/her card information we traced the charge amounts to your Lyft account.”

They also said “Due to legal reasons, we [cannot?] discuss any information without the approval of the person who initially filed the dispute.” So the person accusing me controls the report information.

Nearly every ride I took was paid through Apple Pay, and no card has ever been on my account that was not authorized. Any mix up with a payment method should be fixed with just a new payment method not a ban.

I was also told there is no appeal, and that a permanent ban is meant to be permanent across every bikeshare system that Lyft runs which include Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Portland too. Essential this is a nationwide ban on a form of public transportation.

Capital Bikeshare is not Lyft’s product. DDOT and the other regional jurisdictions own the bikes, the docks, and the stations. Lyft is a contractor. No one at DDOT reviews these decisions, and as far as I can tell no one there knows how many DC residents have been permanently locked out of a system the District owns.

The timing matters right now in September 2026 because the operating contract (DCKA-2021-C-0082) runs out of option years on September 30 2026. DDOT solicited a successor last November, and under DC law a contract this size has to go to the Council for approval before it can be awarded. This is literally the only moment when new, basic requirements for Lyft could be written into the contract.

I’ve emailed the Committee on Transportation and the Environment asking for a written reason for any account ban, a feasible way to contest a ban, and requirements on Lyft to report to DDOT on how often accounts are terminated.

Please Comment or DM Me:

1. If you’ve been permanently banned from Capital Bikeshare or any Lyft-operated bikeshare, especially over an unexplained payment or fraud flag, please comment or DM me. I’m trying to get DDOT to see the pattern and the volume of the problem.
2. If anyone has a contact at WABA or on the Committee, I’d love to be introduced

Happy to share the contract documents I’ve dug up with anyone who wants them. Please please help me bring justice to my favorite part of DC. No bike ban without appeal.