...you literally stole candy from children tonight. I was volunteering at the exits and children were CRYING because once the storm passed and the party restarted, so many candy booths had to shut down because you snatched and ran off with boxes of candy during the storm. A lot of families came after the storm and didn't even get much candy in the end.

Edit to add: yes, I needed to bitch about this lol. Although I don't have kids, or even want kids, it completely sets me off when selfishness affects children.

Love the excitement a little inclement weather brings. Captured this before hustling to the next destination. 14th St NW

Heard gunfire 20 minutes ago and saw people running away from it toward the circle, police just taped off 20th ST NW and New Hampshire Ave near O St, large police presence and a helicopter is flying overhead.

did anyone else hear that or know what it is

Trump is now invoking executive privilege to prevent Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawyers from obtaining documents and testimony about his involvement in the Kennedy Center's management and closure.

Here's the problem: Trump is chairman of the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees, but that's a position separate from his responsibilities as President of the United States.

The Justice Department argues that because the President appoints Kennedy Center trustees, communications about managing the institution can fall under presidential communications privilege - even some conversations that don't involve Trump directly.

Beatty's lawyers are trying to determine whether the Board made an independent, informed decision to close the building. The government is fighting to keep certain communications out of their hands.

Judge Cooper hasn't ruled on the privilege dispute yet.

Meanwhile, six beautiful theaters remain dark, and JFK's name remains shrouded in that silly tarp.

The Washington Post explains the legal dispute:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/10/09/kennedy-center-doesnt-have-answer-questions-about-trumps-role-doj-asserts/

WaPo Gift link https://wapo.st/4hLwU5G

Or

CBS News, October 15:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-kennedy-center-executive-privilege-joyce-beatty-lawsuit/

Plz help Smithsonian’s National Zoo name this cute red panda cub. Survey below has options to vote.

https://pages.wordfly.com/smithsoniansnationalzoo/pages/Red-Panda-Naming-Poll/

I’m here with my girlfriend and we’re drinking coffee and doing homework. Really nice spot! Might head to Tryst later or lost city books

Adams Morgan

It's such a nice place to study

DC’s Sanitation workers grab household bags out of small street trash cans by hand. There isn’t a giant machine lifting them up and shaking it out upside down. Somebody else who doesn’t own your dog eventually has to deal with it when poop falls down and gets stuck at the bottom below household trash or bursts on top of the existing bags. I’m pretty sure a machine gets the bigger bins, though.

If not for your neighbors who might have to find strangers’ loose dog poop at the bottom of their trash cans, consider doing the workers who have to deal with it every day a favor and put them in a larger bag.

Hi everyone! A little over a year ago I launched the DC Movie Digest, a weekly free newsletter that aggregates all the movies being re-released in theaters across DC. After many hours of clicking, copying and pasting around every movie theater website, I’m super excited to launch a fully fledged website.

Introducing: DaMoVies! The only place on the internet where you can see all the movies being rereleased in theaters across the DMV.

The website is completely free to use, has no ads, and is a labor of love. I’d love to hear what yall think!

Go to damovies.org to check it out.

Video taken from Georgetown towards Arlington.

Vigilante in Hyattsville is great. Looking for others in the area.

I’m in town for just a few days and looking for what I’d consider a classic, historic tavern or pub.
You know the kind of place. Wooden bar stools that have been sat on by tens of thousands of people before you. Brass beer taps, dark wood everywhere, and an interior that probably hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years.
But most importantly, I’m looking for a place where people go to yap. I want to sit at the bar next to some old guy who’s lived in the area for 60 years and seen some shit. The kind of guy who’ll tell you stories that you’re not entirely sure are true, but you don’t question them because that would ruin the fun.
I’m not looking for a trendy cocktail bar or some modern take on an Irish pub. I want somewhere with character, history, regulars, and preferably a bartender who’s been working there longer than I’ve been alive.
I’ve attached a couple of pictures of The Dubliner and Martin’s Tavern in DC to give you an idea of what I’m after.
Any recommendations?