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Calm_Farmer_3061 t1_j9bia7h wrote
Reply to Taking the 11 year old to DC today and tomorrow (Presidents’ Day) for birthday trip - what are must dos for the young one? by jornor
Planet Word is a super fun and interactive museum for all ages! It has games and photo opps and karaoke and all sorts of fascinating and engaging stuff. And for a bonus you can grab food downstairs at either Immigrant Food or Atrium Cafe and then eat in Franklin park across the street! They even have a little playground, fountain, plenty of greens spaces, and actually nice public restrooms easily accessible. Plus you're right next to the McPherson Square metro or plenty of buslines if you wanted to travel around the city some more.
flanneljack1 t1_j9bi3rc wrote
Reply to comment by 129za in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
Looked it up, I’d make even less in dc than suburb. Yeah, 10k in 7 years is pretty lame.
129za t1_j9bhx4t wrote
Reply to comment by flanneljack1 in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
Interesting. 10k more in 7 years is not a lot…!
Good luck and thank you for what you do.
RobinU2 t1_j9bhpea wrote
50 is for the expressway. 25 is for the side road.
jednorog t1_j9bhn97 wrote
Reply to comment by dirtybloodyleaves in Got a speeding ticket at Kenilworth Ave - how do I contest it? by dirtybloodyleaves
I have not been in that area recently. If the signs are as confusing as you claim, it may be worth it to contest it. However, another commenter says that the camera and lower limit are clearly marked, so it's up to you whether you truly think you didn't have appropriate warning.
For what it's worth, going 41 in a 25 zone is potentially very dangerous. "The average risk of severe injury for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle reaches 10% at an impact speed of 16 mph, 25% at 23 mph, 50% at 31 mph, 75% at 39 mph, and 90% at 46 mph. The average risk of death for a pedestrian reaches 10% at an impact speed of 23 mph, 25% at 32 mph, 50% at 42 mph, 75% at 50 mph, and 90% at 58 mph." (source).
flanneljack1 t1_j9bh6m5 wrote
Reply to comment by 129za in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
No. Where I am, I make slightly more than I would in dcps and I would lose my pension. Also, I’ve got friends who teach dcps and they don’t recommend the switch.
way2gimpy t1_j9bh0o6 wrote
Reply to comment by nakoros in DC Real ID by Bdubbs987
Dc dmv (and really all the dmv I’ve been to) requires two things: proof of identity and proof of address. Some jurisdictions are stricter than others, but identification from an accepted source is what they’re looking for. A valid US passport should be acceptable in all US jurisdictions. Just like in most states, military ids and ids from federal agencies are also usually acceptable.
SourceOfTheSpring OP t1_j9bgh1p wrote
Reply to comment by metzgerama in Maryland Fire Marshal: Sprinklers Could Have Prevented Fire at Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex by SourceOfTheSpring
It was passed in 2019
burrito-disciple t1_j9bfwj9 wrote
Reply to comment by jeffderek in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
My friend also left a long law career, only she became a food journalist. I can't her or your wife, sounds way more fun to bake and talk about food than dealing with legal problems all the time.
1crazyarchitect t1_j9bfhbx wrote
There are three speed limit signs prior to the camera including paint bumps with a 25mph street marking. Tell me again what’s confusing about that?
ulukmahvelous t1_j9bf98a wrote
Reply to comment by ikimashyoo in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
sure! (:
[deleted] t1_j9bf2c3 wrote
Reply to MPD street bot things by nd10609
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metzgerama t1_j9beynm wrote
Reply to comment by Heliordant in Maryland Fire Marshal: Sprinklers Could Have Prevented Fire at Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex by SourceOfTheSpring
MD just passed a law requiring residential buildings without sprinklers to retro fit them by 2033.
SourceOfTheSpring OP t1_j9befeq wrote
Reply to comment by Heliordant in Maryland Fire Marshal: Sprinklers Could Have Prevented Fire at Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex by SourceOfTheSpring
Older buildings aren't required to have sprinklers until 2033.
splotchypeony OP t1_j9bedp1 wrote
Reply to comment by 3hip5u in Are there any stores or grocery chains that sell spices in bulk? by splotchypeony
Not familiar with Old Town - what part of the DMV is that?
Macrophage87 OP t1_j9bds50 wrote
Reply to comment by Loki-Don in Metro budget feedback: make federal holidays subject to $2 weekend fare, not normal weekday fare. by Macrophage87
Plenty of families take metro on the weekends, and I see them all the time. They also pay $2/person/trip and have for some time, it's only federal holidays where we get weekend service and weekday prices.
__mud__ t1_j9bayje wrote
Reply to comment by -myBIGD in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
I thought about doing the same thing a while back. It was mid-80s when I looked it up, certainly more now.
FrogMan9001 t1_j9ban91 wrote
Reply to comment by walkallover1991 in Metro budget feedback: make federal holidays subject to $2 weekend fare, not normal weekday fare. by Macrophage87
For number 1 having one fare all the time does simplify use of the system. However, you inspired me to play around with the fare calculator and it looks like the only people who would be having fares reduced are traveling during peak periods and currently pay up to $3.30 per fare. At $3.45 there's a fare increase. For off peak travelers unless you're currently paying the base $2 fare, in which case it will stay the same, you will see an increase (even the $2.05 fare goes up).
__mud__ t1_j9baftc wrote
Reply to comment by unenlightenedgoblin in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
It's because you keep engaging, most likely. But I thought that only subscribers were able to comment...?
Not that I'm saying that to chase you out. I 100% feel you on how toxic /r/dc is.
Playful-Translator49 t1_j9b9wod wrote
Reply to comment by ikimashyoo in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
Gardening seeds
Pipes_of_Pan t1_j9b8zw8 wrote
Reply to MPD street bot things by nd10609
They’re basically surveillance towers that get posted on troubled blocks.
ikimashyoo t1_j9b8zi4 wrote
Reply to comment by Playful-Translator49 in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
what do you sell
Matt_Tress t1_j9b8x17 wrote
Reply to comment by earth-to-matilda in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
I’m curious what the process was like. You just up and decided to go to dental school mid-career?
ikimashyoo t1_j9b8vk3 wrote
Reply to comment by ulukmahvelous in Do you all have stories of people who quit the typical DC corporate/political career and pursued something else? by [deleted]
Thank you for this post- can i dm you
Calm_Farmer_3061 t1_j9biel7 wrote
Reply to Taking the 11 year old to DC today and tomorrow (Presidents’ Day) for birthday trip - what are must dos for the young one? by jornor
https://planetwordmuseum.org/exhibits/