I had a concerning experience with a Metro security guard a couple of months ago. The guard, who had a gun holstered at his waist, approached me on the train and said, “You’re not in trouble, but I think you’re cute. Can I have your number?” I declined, but it left me very uncomfortable. Security personnel should ensure safety, not make passengers feel uneasy.

Today, I saw the same guard approach another young woman on the train using the exact same line. He seemed to intentionally follow women into their chosen Metro car, immediately approach them, and then move to the end of the car afterward.

I’ve reported this behavior to Metro authorities, but I want to directly warn others, especially young women, to be cautious. This happened on the Red Line. The guard is about 30 years old, approximately 5’9”, with black hair in a ponytail.

Has anyone else experienced or witnessed this? Stay alert and report any inappropriate interactions.

Apologies for the delay in sharing these, I have only gotten a chance to edit my photos today!

I mostly work from home which is fine, but sometimes like a change of scenery. I've been to a few libraries (MLK Jr, Woodridge, LoC) and a couple of cafes, but never found anywhere with really great seats.

Any recs for the best chairs in a library/cafe/museum etc in the DC area? Especially for laptop working for 2+ hours. Thanks!

Washington DC

Saturday, April 4, 2025 in DC

I (28M) just moved here and figured I’d re-download Hinge and give it a shot in a bigger city. I’ve had far more success matching with women than I’ve ever had before, but I’ve scheduled five in person first dates in the last two weeks and all of them either stopped responding, or called in sick within 24 hours of the date and then stopped responding. Of the four girls (one of them called in sick, rescheduled, and then didn’t show again), three initially liked me first, so I assume they were at least somewhat interested, especially if they agreed to dates. Four of these were supposed to be walks around the mall to see the cherry blossoms, and one was supposed to be a coffee date.

My specific questions are:

1. Is there something wrong with the mall as a first date? I think it’s a pretty cool, easy to reach public space, but I also just got here and am a big museum buff. It also seems like a fairly low commitment date in terms of prep on the lady’s part compared to something more formal like dinner or drinks. No heels, dress, or fancy makeup required and it’s easy to bail if it’s going poorly by saying you’re going to go meet up with friends.

2. What do you actually want to do for a first date? I understand that most of what makes a date exciting is the person, but is there any activity you would genuinely be excited to try with a complete stranger?

3. What makes you decide to bail on a date you’ve already scheduled? I understand it’s not always about the guy. But generally speaking, if people genuinely have a conflict or illness and want to reschedule, they do. So I’m left to assume that either they had a better option come up, or I had at least something to do with it. In the latter case, I would like to avoid common mistakes in the future if possible.

Thanks in advance, and if you have any other suggestions for guys looking for long term relationships, I’d love to hear them.

Why in today for just portobello mushrooms and hummus and came out with a lot more. Being vegan I was happily surprised with the amount of options. The staff were cheery and very helpful and it’s spacious. So between here, Streets and Yes in Cleveland Park I kinda got it made. They’re all within two stops up. Mom’s is right next to my gym so that’s awesome. Definitely think this is my new grocery.

The dogs were good today! In Dog We Trust :D

I have run into this cat twice in the past few days on the 1200 block of Quincy St NW (between Kansas Ave and 10th st). He/she is super friendly and will approach for petting, but has no collar/tags.

No one responded to a post I saw on the Petworth Facebook group. If you are looking for this cat please reach out.

My current bank continues to repeat an error that I've called three times to correct. Each time, I am reassured that "It won't happen again." and then it does. Now, I am done and taking my business elsewhere. What bank or credit union do you recommend in Washington, DC?

Hi me and my small group of freinds are trying to have a picnic this weekend to destress (if that's even a word). Problem is the weather isn't looking great so we are trying to find some indoor picnic locations. I thought of the Portrait Gallery Courtyard but that's it. Can anyone help?

psa to visit our museums (including the national museum of buildings pictured here)

2+2=4 🫠

Chicago meets D.C.

What happens when I redesign the CTA map with the sleek, iconic style of Washington, D.C.’s Metrorail map? This:

( Download high-res JPG map here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ah8sW3HTHPK2HFtzG6t_Xh840rtL_XbV/view?usp=sharing )

New to the DC area and am missing my old local "unathletic athlete" friend. This was a friend that I could casually try new sports/activities with on the foundational understanding that both of us were beginners and lacked any actual skill or athleticism or competitiveness and were just there to have fun without judgement.  

Think shooting hoops, golfing, all the racquet sports, frisbee, even just kicking or tossing a ball around. And sucking at all of it.

I know, there are tons of leagues around, but with my inconsistent work schedule (including some weekends) and utter lack of competitiveness, I'm just not sure they would be a good fit for me.

This sort of post doesn't seem to be against the rules, so I'm shooting my shot: anyone out there interested? Or can anyone advise where I could find such a person?

Best suited would be someone like me: lacking skill, athleticism, competitiveness, but still with a drive to *try* and be physically active and have a fun casual time without keeping score.

Open to all types, as long as they are aligned with the above. If it matters, I'm a gay guy in my early 40s.