My nephew is graduating high school and is headed to Washington DC for college! What would be a unique and useful gift to give him?
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posted by antonymous
on Jun 12, 2013 -
40 answers
I'm going to be in DC in mid-June, and me and a pal who'll be staying in Falls Church would like to go hiking somewhere nearby for around half a day. Does anyone have any scenic cicada-unscathed trails to recommend? Neither of us have a car but we can rent if necessary.
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posted by swimmingly
on May 25, 2013 -
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I need to get to NYC on a Friday evening. I work in Tyson's Corner, I live in Arlington, and I will have my car with me. I would rather not drive, and I don't live near the metro. What are my options if the earliest I can leave work is 4PM?
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posted by alligatorman
on May 13, 2013 -
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I am moving to DC this fall to work in biglaw. The pay is high, but so are my student loans, which I would like to pay off ahead of schedule. Where should I live? Snowflakes within.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
22 answers
I moved to DC recently-ish, but haven't explored the restaurant scene very well. Now I have a friend coming to town next week, staying right near the Dupont Circle Metro station, and I could use some recommendations for places to eat. Can any locals help me out?
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posted by theatro
on Mar 22, 2013 -
21 answers
Asking for a couple of friends living in Washington, D.C. They signed a lease and put down security deposits to rent a two-bedroom condo with move in on Saturday. The guy just called them and said that he's changed his mind, and he doesn't want to rent the place anymore and he is currently living there. What can they do about it since they haven't actually moved in yet?
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posted by forkisbetter
on Mar 11, 2013 -
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In April I'll be attending a weeklong conference in Alexandria, VA and will likely be traveling alone. I've never been to DC. What can I do (safely and cheaply) by myself?
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posted by almostmanda
on Jan 30, 2013 -
23 answers
I need to find someone to cut my hair in DC. I’m a shorthaired and semi-androgynous hipster-lite lady in my late twenties.
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posted by vakker
on Jan 19, 2013 -
11 answers
I've got a 6:30 am flight from DCA this Wednesday. When do I have to show up? And how long will it take me via cab from Adams Morgan?
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posted by andrewesque
on Jan 14, 2013 -
9 answers
My GF's birthday wish was to go out for beer flights, and my Google Fu is failing me. I am looking for places in Washington, DC that serve
beer flights and for bonus points that either have an awesome beer selection and/or more ambiance than a Gordon Biersch. (Note, I am
not looking for places that just have awesome beer. I am looking for places in DC that have awesome beer flights available)
posted by forkisbetter
on Dec 12, 2012 -
18 answers
We are going to Prague/Budapest in mid-to-late March. When should we buy tickets? (Now? Is it now?) And what's your favorite secret special travel site or best airline recommendation?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Dec 4, 2012 -
7 answers
I'll be in DC next/this weekend. Where should we eat, what should we see? Shorter events are appreciated!
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posted by FirstMateKate
on Nov 23, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm looking for a quiet and classy hotel lobby in DC where a couple can have a drink tonight.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 23, 2012 -
5 answers
We're Brits in Washington DC about to have our first baby! We have bicycles but don't own a car (use Zipcar / taxis). All the standard baby-prep advice seems to assume owning a car... so do you guys have any tips for car-free baby living? In particular: car seats (for occasional use / quick installation), diaper services and bike trailers? Details inside!
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posted by tkbarbarian
on Nov 18, 2012 -
16 answers
Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
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We're moving to a new place in DC and would like to explore television that includes watching NFL games and do not include just paying for a big ol' Comcast or DirectTV contract. Are there other options?
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posted by calcetinporfavor
on Sep 16, 2012 -
8 answers
I've got an utterly free week coming up in DC. What should I do with my time?
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posted by troika
on Jul 17, 2012 -
23 answers
I would like to surprise a friend in Washington, D.C. for his birthday with a special treat; however, it's a donut made in a mom-and-pop store here in Dallas, and I won't be flying up there anytime soon. Can you help me figure out a hack for this?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jul 12, 2012 -
21 answers
Do you know of any good places within a 2-hour commute of DC where it's possible to rent a sailboat and stay somewhere cheap for a weekend?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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I'm planning on visiting the East Coast this July -- the area roughly from Boston to Washington, DC. I don't really have a set plan yet, aside from visiting NYC for a couple of days (up to a week), hopefully visiting Boston for a few days, and hanging out along the Maryland/DC border for a conference. Travel tips/suggestions?
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posted by archagon
on Jun 20, 2012 -
22 answers
Spending a long weekend in D.C. Looking for off the beaten path restaurant, app suggestions & other recommendations.
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posted by TravellingCari
on May 4, 2012 -
37 answers
Where should I be looking for 3+ bedroom, single-family homes (or townhouses) for rent in the DMV?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2012 -
5 answers
Looking for a CBT or similar therapist for a sixteen-year-old in the DC area, and help for dealing with parents. Snowflake details inside.
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posted by nonasuch
on Feb 15, 2012 -
4 answers
Can you list some bars and restaurants in DC that would be good for a group of 10-12, all 21+? I'm open to making reservations, but a) bars probably don't take them and b) it would also be nice to be able to descend on a location or two in a more impromptu fashion as the weekend develops. Neighborhoods and other relevant details within.
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posted by juliplease
on Jan 23, 2012 -
9 answers
I'll be in Washington D.C. from December 26th to the 31st. I'm staying at the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park. Please tell me about cheap vegetarian eats, good coffee shops and bars, and free wifi in my neighborhood and elsewhere.
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posted by Beardman
on Dec 22, 2011 -
23 answers
What should my girlfriend and I do on a day trip to Washington DC? We're willing to do a mix of touristy and not-touristy things, so suggest whatever's fun or interesting!
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Oct 3, 2011 -
22 answers
(Passed on from an ESL teacher friend of mine, who got the question from one of her students...)
A group of Chinese businessmen will be coming to DC to study at Georgetown. Their company is arranging accommodation on Michigan Ave. NE, and they're 1) worried about safety, and 2) wondering what the area is like.
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posted by theatro
on Sep 28, 2011 -
13 answers
Itinerary whizzes and Washington DC gurus: can you help tweak my plans for a trip from the midwest to DC for four nights, all under $800-1000?
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posted by librarylis
on Sep 27, 2011 -
23 answers
I will be in D.C. over the Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 7-10), recommend some things for me to do.
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posted by Panjandrum
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for a neurologist who can test for carpal tunnel syndrome and an acupuncturist who can treat it. Must be Metro-accessible in DC.
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posted by min
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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(Posting for a friend, on behalf of their friend, all three of us equally un-D.C. savvy:)
A friend of mine is thinking about renting in an apartment in Washington DC, near P St NW and 4th St NW. Based on some internet research, it looks like this is the Truxton Circle or Shaw neighborhood, but we're not quite sure about that. She's a single white female in her mid-twenties, and will be a student keeping irregular hours. She has a car, and has lived in major cities before, though always in relatively safe areas. How safe is this neighborhood? What is the crime situation like? Will she be comfortable walking around alone at night?
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posted by dixiecupdrinking
on Apr 3, 2011 -
13 answers
Help a first-time visitor to the US decide how to split her trip between DC and New York.
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posted by Tamanna
on Feb 21, 2011 -
38 answers
My lady friend and I will be in DC this coming weekend (the 18th to 21st), which DC jazz club should we go to?
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posted by thebestsophist
on Feb 14, 2011 -
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After years and years of house parties, I'd like some ideas as to how myself and a small group of (largely nerdy/artsy/pseudohipster) friends can spend our New Years Eve out and about in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.
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posted by Keter
on Dec 21, 2010 -
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DCfilter/Therapyfilter: I'm looking for a therapist in the Washington, DC area that takes United Healthcare. I also need some general advice on starting therapy-- I haven't done it in several years and my previous experience with it wasn't great. I'm being treated with medications for depression.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2010 -
3 answers
I'd like to find a book club in DC. Preferably one that is mainly made up of twentysomethings. Know of any groups I could join?
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posted by forkisbetter
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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I live in Washington, DC, and I'd like to get together with people and talk about interesting ideas, preferably somewhere where networking bullshit is kept to a bare minimum. I don't care what they do for a living or what big ideas they're fluent in, just want them to be interesting. Does this thing exist and, if not, how do I create it?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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