I've been in DC for a few years. In many ways, this can be a really transient city. Since I'm here for the long-haul for work, I'm interested in meeting people who don't see DC as a pit stop, and aren't going to move again in a few years. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Are there any museum exhibits, art installations, or events going on in D.C. tomorrow (Saturday) that are worth checking out? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Nov 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I make a last minute (Saturday, 7PM) dinner reservation for a group of 15 in NW DC? My original plan fell through! [more inside]
posted by Loto on Nov 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Diner, coffee shop or other not-too-crowded space I can go to write for a day in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Oct 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Does anyone know of anywhere in Bethesda or the DC Metro area in general where one could get Chinese food ingredients? I'm specifically looking for wonton wrappers. [more inside]
posted by inara on Oct 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Does anyone know of a good florist in Washington, DC that will deliver on Sunday? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Cheapest/easiest way to get from one DC airport to another? [more inside]
posted by luckyme793 on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find inexpensive work clothes in the DC area? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl on Oct 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Cheap buses from NYC to Washington D.C.? The question's been asked and answered in the past, but I'm wondering if that information is outdated. Thanks!
posted by mixer on Oct 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Law student seeking nice place to study in Washington, DC - not Starbucks or a library. Any recommendations? Preferably somewhere near a metro and with free wi-fi. [more inside]
posted by Neekee on Oct 8, 2009 - 11 answers

My friend, a 7-year resident of Manhattan, is relocating to DC (Alexandria). What should he know? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Oct 6, 2009 - 23 answers

Looking for a therapist in the DC area to deal with general anxiety issues and depression. Some restrictions apply: [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

EastCoastFilter: Is your lovely town a best-kept secret? Looking for a magical sort of place to visit in or near DC, Virginia, or Maryland, something with the sort of historic downtown/art scene/subtle eccentricity vibe of Savannah, Ga. or Charlottesville, Va. [more inside]
posted by actionPetential on Oct 1, 2009 - 25 answers

Please help me fuel my new-found obsession with comic books! What are some of your favorite recommended reads, as well as comic book resources, tips, and tricks? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Sep 28, 2009 - 31 answers

Book festivals? National Book Festival? What to expect? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Sep 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Demand is way down, and so my dad is closing down his software contracting company. He founded it in 1985, and has always been its primary manager and salesman, so he has no current programming skills. He is over 60, but can't afford to retire yet. What should he do now? [more inside]
posted by r0w on Sep 22, 2009 - 13 answers

So after three years of living in Maryland, I'm moving inside the District, help me navigate the DC DMV. [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Sep 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Cost-of-living filter: DC (proper) vs. Oakland, CA (or East Bay--not SF). I am interviewing for positions in both Washington, DC and the Bay Area, and would need to relocate to either place. I would like specific and first-hand accounts/information about how far my salary would go in either place. Moreover, my goal is not simply to determine which is cheaper (that would appear to be Oakland), but to ascertain HOW MUCH cheaper, and to better inform any potential salary negotiation or decision making. [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Sep 3, 2009 - 21 answers

What's good for a toddler to see and do in Washington, D.C., in early summer? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Sep 3, 2009 - 12 answers

DC Metro-Filter: Last night I witnessed a strange stop in the metro system: a car with blackened windows pulled up to the edge of the platform, a guard with a shotgun got out, and some more guys wheeled a cart into the train while another one was removed. What was it? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Sep 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Can you recommend some blogs that focus on the music scene in Washington, DC? I'm interested mainly in hip-hop/funk/soul and indie rock (but not rap). [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

In what store (not online) can I buy a messenger bag? [more inside]
posted by k. on Aug 26, 2009 - 19 answers

Is there anywhere in the DC area I, being relatively broke, could practice on a real piano? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Aug 21, 2009 - 7 answers

I have lived in NYC for most of my life and I am exhausted, tired, and in need of a change. I've settled into two cities Chicago or DC...But would like to get the Hive's input, which one is better? [more inside]
posted by The1andonly on Aug 21, 2009 - 52 answers

DC/NOVA Filter: Where can I get a quality men's haircut from a real stylist for <$50-60 (including tip) in Washington, D.C. or Arlington, VA? [more inside]
posted by prozach1576 on Aug 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it easier to get a driver's license in Maryland or D.C.? Which tests are easier? Which has less-fussy paperwork or bureaucracy? Will there be a probationary period for either? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Aug 3, 2009 - 9 answers

DC Filter: Obedience class recommendation to improve recall/ "come" command for my bird hunting-obsessed English Setter? [more inside]
posted by picapica on Aug 3, 2009 - 1 answer

Any advice for a friend moving to Washington, DC, who is an ex-Air Force Puerto Rican (kickboxing) fighter studying Arabic at Georgetown? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Aug 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Deciding-where-to-live-filter: How do I prioritize cost/budget, commute, amenities, and neighborhood cool-seeming-ness? (sorry: long, personal, and northwest DC/Maryland-based.) [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Aug 1, 2009 - 19 answers

My girlfriend works for a non-profit that helps refugees adjust to living in the U.S. On Monday, she has to show an Iraqi mother and her son how to use D.C. public transportation. The problem: since arriving in the U.S., they have been extremely suspicious of everyone and everything. [more inside]
posted by aheckler on Aug 1, 2009 - 19 answers

Wheelchair-friendly dentist in the Washington DC area (Montgomery County MD if possible)? [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Jul 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Inexpensive, quality picture framing shops in the DC metro area? [more inside]
posted by fancypants on Jul 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I get the impression that DC is not a great dating town for young 20-something college graduates. Am I totally off base? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 17, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for specific guidance (based on experience or intuition) about whether or not to tell my boss that I am planning a career transition--and whether/how to approach the boss about helping me find a job that will better suit my talents, interest and ambitions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Advice for a Georgetown U. grad student looking for housing in DC! [more inside]
posted by heyforfour on Jul 13, 2009 - 9 answers

Do I have a chance of making it in D.C.? I'm a recent college grad with no political resume and a pretty meager amount of work experience, but I'm smart, have great references/recommendations, and am not particularly picky about where I work. [more inside]
posted by libertypie on Jul 11, 2009 - 20 answers

All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 7, 2009 - 21 answers

I need a really nice suit for upcoming law firm interviews. Where do I go for one that actually fits me? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Jul 1, 2009 - 13 answers

How much do I need to get paid to live in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 - 26 answers

Help me figure out how to get a new driver's license. [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Jun 24, 2009 - 16 answers

If we are driving with kids (9 and 5) from upstate NY (Rochester) to DC, where can we stop in PA off of route 15 for a picnic, run-around and see-something-cool-or-weird break? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Jun 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I just lucked out huge on Craigslist. Sitting next to me is a combo organ and a Fender Princeton Blackface, which I got for free (tried to offer money, but it was refused). Now how to get the two back to working conditions... Question #1 - what can I plug in here? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Are there any good comic book industry tell-alls, or behind-the-scenes books? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Jun 7, 2009 - 15 answers

I've heard that there are twice-daily commuter flights to/from Charlottesville, VA and DC. I can't find any online... everything seems to be typical big-airliner, normal-expensive flights. Am I looking in the wrong place, and what's the best option for traveling between those two places minus a car? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 6, 2009 - 13 answers

What gift can I give my European colleagues that is quintessential Virginia/Washington DC, without straying into "miniature Washington Monument" territory? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Jun 5, 2009 - 23 answers

Where to go for a night out on the town next weekend in DC? [more inside]
posted by bluloo on Jun 5, 2009 - 4 answers

What activities do you recommend near less-frequented DC metro stops? [more inside]
posted by Amy Phillips on Jun 4, 2009 - 27 answers

Where can I procure Yuengling in cans at room temperature in Arlington, VA? (Failing that, in DC, along I-81 between Arlington and Abingdon, or along the DC to WV route of I-270 to I-70 to I-68 in Maryland?) [more inside]
posted by little e on Jun 1, 2009 - 9 answers

My company needs a Fall intern in DC. The program we've become reliant upon has let us down. Where do we start looking? [more inside]
posted by gagoumot on May 25, 2009 - 19 answers

Where can we grill outdoors, in a park-setting, in DC or Arlington -- without permits or law enforcement getting involved? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on May 22, 2009 - 5 answers