http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute en-us Reader-submitted tips http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2397183 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 thievery sold out in basically 24hours. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2396270 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 WMATA HQ told my work HR that they “cannot confirm or comment” on the Wash Post story. And they are peeved that the Wash Post ran with the story. It’s driving our HR nuts. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2395553 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Former employees of the now defunct Private Security contractor for DC Public Schools and DC Government buildings, Hawk One Security, have yet to be PAID their wages dating back to late August 2009. It is now going on over two months and these employees have not been paid money they rightfully earned. The Department of Labor claims the money is available but has yet to release it. In addition, the August and September invoices have been approved by MPD (DC Gov’t). The Mayor’s office has the authority to order that the monies be paid to the workers. This is ridiculous and is just not right. You have families out here starving with rent and bills to pay. WHAT is really going on here????????? Please look in to this story. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2395168 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 It appears Mangialardo’s at 13th and Pennsylvania SE had their front window broken last night. As arguable the top notch italian sub in town, and a true family owned business. I’d encourage DCists to give them some extra business and maybe leave an extra dollar to hlep cover the cost of a new windo. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2395165 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Crash just south of Dupont. Closing off the tunnel heading north. Everyone appears to be fine, though that may be a small consolation to all the people stuck in rush hour Dupont hell. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2394102 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 In a desperate attempt to raise revenue, the IRS clamps down on WMATA SmartBenefits recipients. Unless you work 9-5 M-F and only then, this is a kick in the teeth. The IRS screws WMATA SmartBenefits recipients http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2392441 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Via Creative Loafing, news that the majority owner of the Washington Blade and other papers has shut down, changed the locks, and posted a single-page notice on the office doors. Southern Voice, David shut down | Fresh Loaf http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2391965 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 New “coney island” type development idea in the wind for rfk parking off benning road on the anacostia. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2390448 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Capitol Hill Bikes is leaving. Their site says that they have lost their lease. The store has 75% off signs in the window. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2388452 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Apparent shooting about an hour ago in the 1300 block of H St NE. A Metrobus is currently pulled over with loads of police vehicles as well. Word on the street is the shooting happened on the bus, no word on suspect’s whereabouts. Victim was taken away by ambulance. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2388244 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 For all of those street parkers out there: A Message from DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. on the Suspension of Street Sweeping, as of Friday, November 6: “I made the decision at 12 noon on Friday (November 6th) after watching a street sweeper on its route. There was a trail of leaves behind the sweeper. I then went to the shop to see if the mechanics could modify any part of the sweeping mechanism so that we could continue the program through November 20th. Unfortunately they could not. The manufacturer changed the design of the sweeper on the newer models. “It just didn’t seem to make any sense to continue the sweeping program when we were not doing an effective job. A lot of folks move their vehicles for the program. It seemed to be the right thing to do to give them some relief even if I didn’t give them a lot of notice. “I apologize to anyone who received a street sweeping ticket because they should not have. I will administratively void any ticket that is issued this week for a street sweeping violation. It is not necessary that you send me your ticket number for the street sweeping violation. I can look it up and void it.” http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2387996 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Overheard from a 60 year old woman: “Just because I play for the other team doesn’t mean I don’t admire a good playa.” http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2387768 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/11/09/daily13.html Washington Times Fires Publisher http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2387651 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Overheard at Georgetown American Apparel: Girl to employee (pointing toward back of store): Is that the only underwear you have? Employee (not seeing where she was pointing): Actually, those are dog outfits. Girl: I was pointing at the underwear! http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2386812 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 For Overheard: “Why you always trying to pimp me, son?” -Said to a seven year old at the 14th St. Target http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2385374 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Looks like Apple is beginning construction on the new store in Georgetown. Scaffolding has been setup and it appears they are beginning to demolish the old building. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2385013 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 for overheard: Welcome to our nation’s capital…where locals generally have pretty extensive vocabularies A few weeks ago a man from out-of-town brings his bike into a shop and engages the technician about the local scene and food offerings. Despite the fact that this a neighborhood shop full of customers, he complains loudly that there are too many lawyers and he’s not very impressed with the city: Out-of-towner: “So where’s a good spot to get some food around here?” Bike tech: “You can actually get pretty good food from some of the food carts around town.” Out-of-towner: “Are they clean? I mean…can’t you get dysentery from food carts?” Bike tech: “Dysentery? I’ve never heard of such a thing.” Out-of-towner: “It’s bloody diarrhea.” http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2383999 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Is commenting down? http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2383674 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Teabaggers invading the Hill today. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382845 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 this is what nick cho is doing instead of paying taxes: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=170163443630&v=wall&ref=nf http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382831 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Have you heard anything about DCPR closing down its cooperative play programs two months into the school year? Most of these programs operate in NW DC and are real gems. I’m just stunned to hear this news. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382670 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 From Greater Greater Washington blog regarding contested SmartBenefits change: WMATA staff now seems to be proposing an employer option to either let benefits accumulate or credit back to employer. See presentation for board meeting at http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/board_of_directors/board_docs/110509_8ASmartBenefitsCustomerProcesswBAIS.pdf http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382604 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 http://www.rollcall.com/news/40253-1.html Majority Leader Reid’s office was shut down in the Capitol today due to a suspicious package… Turns out it was because a 93-year-old sent a letter. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382333 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2382211 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 From Alert Montgomery: “Due to system control issues, all traffic signals in the county are functioning on regular (non-rush hour) timing which may result in possible traffic congestion and/or delays.” http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2381116 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 I was just there its just that carpenters union thats always protesting somewhere downtown. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2379948 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 something’s going on on 19th between L and M NW looks like it’s opposite Greek Deli near the Passport office lots of cops, some yellow Caution tape, a huge crowd Please let us know if you find what it is http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2379848 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Suspicious package at 1818 H St NW mailroom of World Bank office building. DC Fire/EMS, Special Ops staging at 17th & K and 18th & H. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2379470 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Coffee Shop Etiquette? I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts about people who run to secure a table and drop down some personal item prior to ordering at the counter. I find it quite aggressive and un-neighborly. When is it ever okay to cut in front of people who are waiting patiently?! Thoughts? http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2379165 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 An MPD officer was threatening to arrest some of the protesters at the scientology protest today for standing on the northeast corner (rather than the northwest corner) of 16th and P st. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2377399 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Contra-flow (wrong way) bike lanes being installed on 15 st nw. They’re painting the bike symbols right now. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2375304 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 I think there was a shooting at 14th or Vermont ave. Broad daylight, two shooters. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2375293 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 Possible shooting at 14th and N NW http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2375276 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 any plans for coverage of the epic fail by ESPN at the bill simmons midnight madness book signing last night? They ended up a hundred plus books short and closed the doors at 2.15am with the block between 11th and 12th in front of the ESPN zone full of people waiting to get in (despite promises on his blog that simmons would stay as long as people were there). For an event that was hyped by ESPN as a special Monday Night Football/Meet Bill Book Tour, it just ended up being a chance to watch the Redskin’s continue to be terrible, then stand in the rain and think about it before being sent home empty handed. http://www.Dcist.com/labs/contribute/#2375079 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:16:22 -0500 I got my first text message the other day in the Metro. Such a weird feeling. Now how am I supposed to cut my mother off the phone when out and about in the city? -AT&T customer