Where is this rowhouse that a non-profit operates out of that is a 25 minute walk from Metro? That’s really not that bad anyway - only about a mile.

Wow…not what I was expecting!

Brookland is worth a look for sure, ought to be a fairly easy car commute to Howard if that’s what’s happening. Capitol Hill can fit the bill but you will pay out the nose for all those features.

Definitely doable to live in DC without a car. I own a car and love the freedom to easily range far beyond the city, but even in my neighborhood where the nearest Metro station is not convenient, I easily rode the bus to work this morning.

I think you can ask yourself what the difference between visiting NYC versus living there is and you’ll have the answer to that question.

Personally NYC has that sort of dirty, seedy feeling all over whereas in DC that’s more concentrated and otherwise it’s easy to determine what areas you are comfortable living or walking in.

Bladensburg is the border between the two neighborhoods! Are you thinking Benning? What’s the deal with 18th and 19th?

Swampoodle was one. I think some areas EOTR also qualify but I’m a bit foggy on the particulars. From my research the area I live in originally housed white working class people around the turn of the century versus Kingman Park next door which is known for being originally sold to middle-class blacks.

Yes, there certainly were white working class neighborhoods back in the day.

Does anyone know when the registration windows open? Last one was 11/1...

Definitely be careful. I think a lot of criminals are by nature cowardly, and that certainly would seem to hold true for porch pirates - problem there is some of them when confronted might be so callous and stupid they’d just as soon shoot you as run from you.

Amazon has been good with making me whole even when it’s really a courtesy thing. Last week I had an early flight and needed an infant car seat bag urgently. Delivery was at 5:59:40 with no knock (I know as much as I want knocks some people are just as militant about them NOT knocking so it’s lose-lose for them) and my camera shows at 6:01:50 it was stolen. App hadn’t even updated yet. Fortunately I was able to get it replaced with overnight shipping but that’s exhibit A for why other than Amazon everything now goes to a PO Box.

I agree with your last sentence but the rest is rather odd and specific. What’s a soy beard?

Yeah but they’re witnessing the crime of leaving the scene of an accident as it happens, which is distinct from them not responding to fender benders.

Edit: looks like this wasn’t actually a hit and run from additional comments from OP, but if it really was a hit and run then what I said would apply.

You are right, although looking the the new map it’s actually two. Had no idea!

Great picture to capture the vibe. Where was everyone else going though? Isn’t that the end of the line? Just riding for fun?

Edit: 2 more stops after IAD. Oops

If you want a real taste of American life, those chains are much more authentic than anything in the Bib Gourmand list. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Nothing wrong with getting some Popeyes or Olive Garden, though of course it’s great to venture outside of that too.