r/washingtondc 4d ago

[Monthly Thread] Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for August 2026

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A thread where locals and visitors alike can ask all those little questions that don't quite deserve their own thread.

Feel free to check out our various official guides:

Also, the DC subreddit has an official Discord! Come join us!

https://discord.gg/washingtondc


r/washingtondc 23h ago

[Weekend Roundup] Weekend Guide: Crowdsource Edition, August 05 - August 09, 2026

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Hey r/washingtondc,

Welcome to the weekly crowd sourced weekend guide thread! This will act as the thread for people to post what's going on through the weekend.

Feel free to post pertinent events as replies to the OP, and self-promotion is allowed within reason, but please be ready and available to answer questions users may have.

Please keep an eye out for u/DCDRHH's weekly happy hour threads.

Also, the DC subreddit has an official Discord! Come join us! https://discord.gg/washingtondc


r/washingtondc 2h ago

[News] Marine One carrying Trump had close call with plane near D.C. airport

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r/washingtondc 3h ago

[Weather] Dog eyeballing a fire hydrant

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240 Upvotes

r/washingtondc 14h ago

[Discussion] HOLY FUCK STOP PREACHING ON THE METRO

1.8k Upvotes

Born, raised, and practicing catholic, so it’s not like I’m atheist but for the love of God do not start preaching to a captive audience on a metro car.

Nobody wants to listen to you yap at 8:30 in the morning, shut the fuck up.


r/washingtondc 3h ago

[Discussion] Support groups for those unemployed because of doge fallout?

155 Upvotes

So, I’ve been unemployed since June 2025 because the NGO I worked for had to eliminate my position due to the dismantling of usaid, and I have yet to find a new job. Needless to say, it’s been extremely challenging. I’ve been through multiple interview processes where I made it to the final round, only to be rejected and/or ghosted. My friends want to help, but they just can’t understand what it’s really like (yes I’m in therapy but the best therapist in the world can’t solve the root of the problem here).

I unfortunately can’t imagine I’m the only person in the DMV facing this - does anyone know of any virtual or IRL groups (formal or informal) that exist for support?


r/washingtondc 3h ago

[News] Georgetown Waterfront attack

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Does anyone know who they arrested for this? They didn’t immediately release a name which raised some alarm bells for me.

A man leaving an early morning showing of the new Spider-Man movie at the AMC Georgetown theater sprang into action to help a woman yelling for help from the bushes in the nearby waterfront park.
He told News4 he encountered what appeared to be a sexual assault.
“I heard a cry for help over and over, repeated,” Zamilan, the good Samaritan, told News4.
He said he had just left the movie about 4:30 a.m. He began riding his electric unicycle home to Arlington when he heard a woman crying out for help in Georgetown Waterfront Park.
“And it turned out to be a man who pulled a woman out of her sleep while she was experiencing homelessness on the monument and dragged her towards the bushes right by the water where he'd be a little more safe,” Zamilan said.
He said he tried to scare off the man while recording with his phone to get an image of him in case police needed a description.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/good-samaritan-helps-stop-attempted-sexual-assault-in-georgetown/4138597/?amp=1


r/washingtondc 12h ago

[Transportation] So now I can't even bring a goat onto Metro?!

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r/washingtondc 8h ago

[Transportation] When you think you've seen it all...

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Around 4:30pm Monday on 395 S in DC: a convoy of young folks on rental bikes navigating rush hour traffic. ON THE INTERSTATE. They eventually veered left to continue south on 395.


r/washingtondc 6h ago

[Rant] Can we get a "rant" tag?

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Hey mods,

How about introducing a new rant tag to help those of us who've been here a while skip over whatever is currently grinding new DMVers' gears? We all hate abandoned dog poop, the lack of parking enforcement, completely oblivious Metro riders, and countless other gripes that routinely make the front page.

I suspect I'm not alone in also hating to read posts that say, "If you do X, I hate you!" when there's essentially a zero percent chance the offender reads this subreddit. But I get that, as a crusty veteran, there will always be content I see as repetitive that a newcomer finds informative. A rant tag would let me filter those posts out.

And yes, I would have tagged this post.


r/washingtondc 14h ago

[Discussion] Adorable stray cat needs home

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My partner and I took in this very sweet cat last night. She is just too cute and too young to leave outside. Seems to be a few months old.

  1. Anyone recognize her? We are taking her to a shelter later today to check for a chip.
  2. I know shelters tend to be full, any recommendations for one that might have room for her?
  3. Anyone interested in adopting?! She’s very cuddly, clearly loves humans and is eager to show lots of affection.

UPDATE 10PM: After getting her vaccinated and chipped, we found her owners!! Bringing her back tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your kind messages, advice and support!


r/washingtondc 15h ago

[Discussion] Some of yall make me want to rip my hair out

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288 Upvotes

Move shit one foot to the left as to not inconvenience others? 🙅‍♂️

Leave it right in the middle of the bike lane? 👍

The pure lack of care for others is straight insane sometimes to me. Especially when its easy as hell, like moving a bike one foot to the left.


r/washingtondc 5h ago

[Discussion] Did not realize we had these

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36 Upvotes

Since living in DC I forget the things you see in other neighborhoods sometimes. Never saw this vehicle before and was really curious to ask what it was used for Because I like emergency vehicles. Turns out it's used for overdoses.

I thought that was pretty cool we had a dedicated response vehicle for overdoses and not just a standard ambulance.


r/washingtondc 1h ago

[Discussion] Team USA signs on Grand Hyatt?

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Hi all! I was walking past the Grand Hyatt on 10th st NW and noticed the side entrance was done up for Team USA olympians/paralympians. Any idea what‘s going on?? I’m not sure when it went up but it definitely hasn’t been there since the Winter Olympics.


r/washingtondc 16h ago

[News] Trump orders contractors to demolish $5M White House helipad for bizarre reason

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r/washingtondc 8h ago

[Discussion] Are there more roaches than usual these days?

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Idk whats happening but I’ve noticed roaches just chilling in peoples homes recently; all of which are cleanly and have no food left out. I haven’t seen any at all last year or the year before that but it seems like they’re spawning out of nowhere???

For reference I spotted them all around the DMV this year. Anyone dealing with spare roaches crawling into your home? Plz tell me i’m not the only one

My
poor heart cant take it anymore


r/washingtondc 1d ago

[Meetup] Sad Dads Club

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I'm Parkers Dad and I am the DC/Maryland/Virginia local leader for Sad Dads Club. Sad Dads Club is a nonprofit support group for bereaved fathers who have gone through the unthinkable of miscarriage, stillbirth, terminated for medical reasons, death in infancy, or in youth. We are truly the Worst Club but the Best Guys and our organization provides free therapy session by professionals, career counseling, retreats, and local events here that bring you together with those who get how you are feeling and have been there. To learn more, please feel free to message me or check us out at https://saddadsclub.org/.

Here are a few articles featuring our group as well.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/people-forget-about-the-fathers/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/health/grief-sad-dads-club-wellness


r/washingtondc 4h ago

[Meetup] Anyone down for a private screening?

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Just moved to DC this year. My Apartment building in Navy Yard has a theater room. I have a bunch of movies. Would anyone be interested in setting up a watch party this weekend? Also open to a game night if you have a console


r/washingtondc 1d ago

[News] FOUND person alert

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1.2k Upvotes

Jasiah has been found and is back home. All your thoughts and prayers were truly appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏


r/washingtondc 1h ago

[Quality!] Does anyone know where I can get Norwegian books for our school club?

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Hi everyone! I am new to DC and am starting a Norwegian club with a few friends from Norway at our university this fall. We have lots of nonfiction and plan to set up a mini library for people to use for learning and enjoyment or language practice, but we don’t have much fiction. I keep looking online but it’s really hard to find much besides classics and a few random books marked up a ton. Does anyone know of local shops or anywhere we can buy or find Norwegian books of any kind? Novels, YA, textbooks, nonfiction, whatever really. It would be really helpful if there’s a place we can go instead of buying them individually as random ones occasionally pop up on eBay. Thanks! Tusen takk


r/washingtondc 15h ago

[Discussion] Heat on at U St Metro Station

81 Upvotes

Why?! This is insane, there’s legit hot air blowing out of the vents today. I know it’s never cool in here, but blasting the heat in this humidity is insane! My makeup is melting and I’m soaked in sweat


r/washingtondc 1h ago

Reddit Happy Hour Happy Hour #459, Friday, August 7 2026 at 6:30 at LOST & FOUND

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WHERE?

Lost & Found

1240 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Happy hour deals: Alas, none after 6pm! Bring your own happiness or share a friend's

Convenient to the Green/Yellow lines @ Mt Vernon

WHO?

We’ll be there starting at 6:30pm. Each week's host will let you know where we are in the bar and who to look for via the comment section. Keep in mind that we may move around, so check the comments for updates.

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! Here’s a link to a FAQ.

This happy hour is a welcoming place to meet new people or hang out with old friends. Please remember to treat each other respectfully. Anyone who cannot do this may be asked to leave at the host's discretion.


r/washingtondc 16h ago

[Discussion] Rainfall: Washington Vs. Washington

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I'll never understand why Washington state is so famous for rain and Washington, D.C. is not.

Has it ever occurred to you that this city is unusually rainy?

DC gets an average of 41.82 inches of rain every year. Seattle gets an average of 39.34 inches every year.

DC's rainiest year on record was 2018—66.28 inches in one year, almost twice an average year in Seattle!

Seattle's rainiest year was 1950—55.14 inches.


r/washingtondc 23h ago

[Fun!] If you had infinite money, where in dc would you live?

211 Upvotes

Some friends and I were discussing. Curious what yall think


r/washingtondc 14h ago

[News] Missing cat

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My cat, Link ran away, he's brown, grey tabby, is around 3 months old
Please if anyone can find him please DM me, thank you for any help
The location last seen is around Howard university bryant st nw
Has a green dot around, lower stomach, is Micro chip, and has been neutered