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We're currently looking to move from the Trinidad/ Capital Hill area where there are many parks. We really like a place in Southwest waterfront but so far the only park we can really find is the duck pond. Is there something that I'm missing? Any families here with a 2-year-old have any recommendations or advice for/against moving here? Our son loves going to the park at least once a day, if not twice. He usually plays on the slides, monkey, bars, swings, etc. Also, most importantly, he's a single child so our main goal is also for him to have interactions with other kids. Thank you in advance.

edit: just as clarification, this is around 6th street and I street.

115 subcontracting trucking companies — representing 80% of trucks that worked the January storm — still waiting to be paid

What's up everyone

I am an intermediate surfer obsessed with the sport. Been living in DC \~2 years. Most of my surfing has been trips to El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and PR, but I'm getting tired of always having to fly for waves.

Looking to link up with some people to hit spots within driving distance on weekends; OCMD, Assateague, the Inlet, whatever's working. I know it's summer and surf is mostly flat. I don't know anything about the East Coast so would also love to know if and when this area gets some waves, and also what are the conditions it normally gets in terms of water temp/wind etc.

Beside trips, I'm also just missing the surf community I used to have, and DC seems to have close to zero. Would love friends to talk waves, trips, and boards with. The few friends here that surf are mostly warm-water / baby-wave surfers, so I always feel limited when I go out with them.

Fair warning: I'm a total kook when it comes to East Coast surf and would love to ride with people who know the spots.

Anyone around and down for trips or just to connect? Drop a comment or DM.

I just moved here and I want to get involved in the local communities. I’m in the logan circle area so ideally would like find opps near me or somewhere I can metro in 30 minutes since i don’t have a car. Open to anything really. Thanks!!!

The chatter here is that lifeguard is a great summer job for young people and there's a lifeguard shortage.

My 16 year old completed lifeguard training through DPR. He attended a job fair and was rejected because he would be out of town for more than 1 week this summer. This requirement was never posted in the job description.

I guess DPR would rather close pools than work with the schedule of a temporary worker.

Just visited DC for the first time in years. I’ve lived in Philly, NYC. I have taken subways daily. I’ve dealt with perverts, jerks, drunks; I’ve never had a random stranger run to me on a train platform just to slam )violently) a drink from my hand—until today.

She dumped my drink during 95degree weather, made a mess for staff, and modeled a horrible example—She did this in front of her daughter btw—then hurried away when I asked why she was a jerk.

Other than that, loved DC as always. Despite cordoned off huge swaths of the mall, we had a great time at museums. You guys are lucky to have these resources all so close. Most people were kind and interesting. Thanks DC! (Except that lady.).

Thanks for letting me vent.

I hope her kid learns better character and has a happier life.

I am truly astonished by the amount of people and dogs wading in the Malcolm X/Meridian Hill fountains. I understand it has been in the 90s the past three days, and that the DC humidity makes it feel like we’re actively living in a toilet, but that is just nuts to me.

Genuinely curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on this, particularly if you are letting your dogs or yourself in there.

FYI - According to NPS, all park areas are closed to swimming, wading, and bathing by people and household pets.

Edit: Just want to clarify, I used the words "astonished" and "nuts" because, frankly, I have never seen this many people in a park fountain. It's hot out, I get why people are doing it! Clearly this is a divided topic, maybe NPS should just invest in turning that bottom fountain into a wading pool.

I live in Baltimore but frequently visit DC because I crave the vibes of a proper city. Recently I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Andy's Pizza. I'll be back in the District this weekend and want to give it a try. For those in the know: does it live up to the hype? Is there something specific they're known for that I should try? I know there are multiple locations; is one better than any of the others? Anything else I should know before I go? Thanks in advance.

I have found some older posts on this, but I didn't see anything recently. Does anyone have recommendations for healthy pre-prepped or cooked meal delivery services in the area? I've seen some of the big ones but worry about quality.

Work days have gotten long, and I'm trying to maintain some nutrition in that schedule. I'd love to not have to spend $200/week on food but will if I have to.

Moving into a small shared space and realizing it’ll be tough to do things like paint, draw, use mixed media and spread out, etc. Any suggestions or ideas on spaces that exist in DC that can accommodate this, or should I just expect to work within my own parameters? The freer the better, but that seems like a tough ask and probably not all that realistic. Open to any input!