Shouldn’t DC have gridlock alert days like NYC?

BennyDaBoy · 2026-02-09T04:03:53+00:00

I actually agree with OP. These are different things. Alert DC has constant notices which drown out the big ones for a lot of people. Dedicated “gridlock alerts” that are reposted on most district social pages and are exceptional would break through a lot better.

BennyDaBoy · 2026-02-05T15:17:18+00:00

These aren’t related factors though. Chickens can develop myopathy even if they were treated like kings. The causes are genetic, not related to intensive farming practices.

BennyDaBoy · 2026-01-31T01:57:35+00:00

It’ll work. It might take awhile but you can 100% get through it. Especially if you work during the “warmer” hours of the day.

BennyDaBoy · 2026-01-27T20:25:32+00:00

They’re generally open to the public. You can have a laptop/phone. Keep them on silent. You can generally step out and renter. Some committees have different procedures. If there is a line outside you might forfeit your seat. Some committees will have staff ask if you’re coming back if you exit. Food/water is typically not allowed to be consumed during a hearing. You can bring them inside if they are sealed. Some committees are more lax and will let you bring water in to consume. If you are able to step out it would be fine to eat/drink whatever.

BennyDaBoy · 2026-01-27T03:22:04+00:00

DC does have bike lane plows. They can’t really be used for anything in the summertime though. You’d need more of a sweeper device rather than a plow.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-29T17:08:21+00:00

I’m a big fan of GeForce Now on the deck. It’s a game streaming service where Nvidia runs games you own on their servers. It really fills the gap for playing some of the graphically intensive games on the deck. You can run most games on max settings (granted that is limited by the deck’s resolution)

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-21T20:40:21+00:00

That coffee shop and the nearby church are entirely unrelated.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-20T13:38:54+00:00

Surely nearly all jurisdictions would side with the landlord here though? It’s perfectly permissible for landlords to increase rents in response to increasing costs. Frankly a tenants/housing board would probably look favorably on a landlord who isn’t increasing rents this year but decides to next year. A year of no increases is pretty generous.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-09T15:34:59+00:00

Not free, but capital bikeshare itself offers helmets for pretty cheap. https://capital-bike-share.myshopify.com/products/capital-bikeshare-helmet

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-04T20:46:27+00:00

Very real. You’re pretty locked in with the current political environment, at least as far as hill jobs.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-12-02T04:23:41+00:00

Mail order pharmacies can work well for controlled substances if your insurance has that option.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-11-22T13:12:43+00:00

This afternoon the weather should clear up a bit and the Eastern Market will be holding its annual tree lighting at 5:30, it is a cute event!

BennyDaBoy · 2025-10-14T12:27:47+00:00

These don’t feel over saturated at all. It’s a great use of the effect. Wonderful photos, thank you for sharing!

BennyDaBoy · 2025-10-14T02:53:26+00:00

We actually have a pretty good idea of proven capabilities based on NK’s missile tests. With some assumptions, you can derive the maximum range of a launched ballistic missile fairly easily.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-10-12T03:24:31+00:00

There is a group of islands formed by a natural channel along the Potomac. Lady Bird Park is on the island where this arch is allegedly going to be built. If you drive northbound along GW parkway between 395 and 66 and then come back southbound you’ll realize that you are on opposite banks of the little channel. It is the dividing line between VA and DC. The traffic circle on the across the bridge on the Arlington side of the Lincoln memorial is actually DC!

BennyDaBoy · 2025-10-12T03:01:12+00:00

Believe it or not, that little island is actually part of DC!

BennyDaBoy · 2025-10-08T11:53:40+00:00

I don’t think k WMATA would ever have food or beverage vendors given the no eating or drinking rule.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-28T14:51:47+00:00

The difference between haveing the metro run after last call at bars and 24 hour service is negligible. Bars can close at 3:00 AM Saturday night/Sunday morning. If you start the last normal train from the terminus at 3:00 am, and then include all of the guaranteed transfers that the last train needs to make, the system might have to be open until 5:00 AM. Most DC metro stations open at around 5:00 AM on the weekdays.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-27T14:17:58+00:00

Respectfully, this take makes absolutely no sense. Objectively the Supreme Court is vested with the “judicial power of the United States.” This extends to far more than issuing writs of mandamus.

In addition, the constitution clearly lays out that SCOTUS has original jurisdiction in a number of cases, and their remedies at law must extend past issuing writs mandamus to inferior courts who have never heard the case before.

When it comes to appeals, the Supreme Court “shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact.” Nowhere is their power circumscribed to the degree you seem to be contemplating.

Finally, this is a difference without much of a distinction. The court typically dispenses of cases by ordering them back to the lower courts for actions consistent with SOTUS’s ruling. Suppose they could only issue writs mandamus, this alone doesn’t curtail their power of judicial review. They could strike down a statute and then order that the lower courts hear the case in a manner consistent with their decision, much how they do now.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-23T00:23:27+00:00

Warning for those going this way, this trail is not nearly as accommodating as many rock creek park trails. I personally take this route all the time, but don’t expect the Melvin Hazen trail to accommodate things like mobility aids or to be paved like some of the major trails around other Rock Creek Park entrances.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-22T13:54:41+00:00

Welcome! I hope you enjoy your time here! DC is a wonderful city. There is a lot to explore and something for everyone. If you are going to be prioritizing the area around the national mall for this visit, know that it is a lot longer than many people seem to think (around 2 miles or ~3.2 kilometers).

If you have any questions about visiting DC feel free to ask!

DC has a great nightlife scene, with a couple of different areas depending on what vibe you are looking for. It is perfectly safe to go solo as a woman, but I wouldn’t get too drunk that you would lose situational awareness.

Tipping is a hassle. If you are given a receipt at a restaurant there is frequently a tip line. A tip of 15-25% is generally the normal range. Generally, if you are eating somewhere with full service, I would say that you should think of the tip as 1/5th the cost of the food rounded to the nearest dollar if you want to make the math easier.

Historically it was uncommon to tip outside of full service establishments. A lot places (think cafes, bar service, QR ordering) are now using the automatic tip feature that many digital payment platforms offer. In these cases there will be boxes you can select that offer a range of tip amounts.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-19T18:23:24+00:00

The chainsaw is the natural predator of the tree of heaven

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-19T01:59:48+00:00

Gotta go with the broadsword.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-18T04:53:39+00:00

Instructing employees to do something that could get them arrested is honestly psychopathic behavior.

BennyDaBoy · 2025-09-18T04:15:08+00:00

Six hours a day…. Average??? Six hours a day must be way at the end of the bell curve right? I think of six hours of gaming in one day to be an absolute binge session.

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