Washington Tweets

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

The best that MLB could do for its fans on opening day is the Rangers vs the Astros? Geez thanks. (@ShapsinDC)

GREAT ADVICE--> RT @medaLifeDiaries: Time is a valuable asset. Don't waste it on people that don't matter. (@DCdebbie)

Scouring through my parents liquor cabinet & I find a house brand bottle of triple sec from a store that closed 30 years ago! (@ZanderDC)

The NPS will be sharp shooting deer in Rock Creek Park. So wrong. Can they be relocated?  I mean the NPS.  The deer can stay. (@marionbarryjr)

Has anyone attended the White House Easter egg roll before? If yes, what's the appropriate attire? (@AppealingKate)

Procrastinating on doing my taxes with a trip to @UnionMarketDC! (@dcconcierge)

The #Beltway is crumbling beneath our wheels, @ashleyhalsey3rd reports: http://wapo.st/YKMNLA. Graphic: http://wapo.st/16oRUmH (@drgridlock)

Food truck operators say new regulations would push them out of downtown. http://is.gd/Zfi6yj (@wcp)

The Mara 2013 team knocked on over 1,000 doors today. Amazing volunteers dedicated to a better DC #four23dc (@patmara)

Walking through thousands of people on the mall flying kites! Spring is here guys! (@nikkirap)

Normally I love living near the Zoo, but traffic has been ridiculous - just saw someone driving the wrong way down a one way street. (@stephaniekays)

Georgetown and Catholic are siding with Boston College in fight over student condom distribution policies: http://bit.ly/11VyA1K (@dcist)

There are currently five active liquor license moratorium zones in DC: Georgetown, Adams Morgan, East Dupont, West Dupont, Glover Park (@jsidman)

Finding out "We the Pizza" is a real restaurant in DC ruins my life long dream to open a founding fathers themed pizza parlor. (@JamiesenBorak)

DC parking enforcement officer, wearing a hoodie, just stepped into traffic so she could get in car, and then pulls out into path of car. (@samerfarha)

The Mall & Tidal Basin are like Adams Morgan on a Saturday night right now. We need a moratorium on new cherry trees. NIMBY NIMBY NIMBY!! ;) (@MrTinDC)

A loaded gun was found in a carry-on bag at #DCA, giving me a chance to list some of the crazy stuff TSA agents find: http://wapo.st/10fZvzY (@themarkberman)

Adams Morgan ANC commissioner apologizes for "racist" remarks: http://bit.ly/1031KqA (@alanblinder)

Washington Tweets

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

In today's department of "software glitches I don't mind": iPhoto detects a face in the snowman my daughter's been working on. #awww (@robpegoraro)

Whoever had March 25 in the "breaking DC's snow drought" pool ... you should find yourself a safehouse. Lay low for a while. (@MilesGrant)

Nice! RT @wncathedral: MT @OCCUPYCARLISLE: Snow, in most artistic form finally reaches DC by National Cathedral pic.twitter.com/2PQTOriB4A (@capitalweather)

Owing to dangerous travel conditions from snow/ice, House GOP urges that DC federal employees be furloughed 2 hours later than usual today. (@20002ist)

Spring Snow Not Likely To Harm DC Cherry Blossoms http://dlvr.it/37Z1rV (@washdcnews)

Good morning! A beautiful Spring snow fell overnight in Washington. pic.twitter.com/Bl0bDMprKg (@jbtaylor)

Tried honey instead of sugar in my coffee this morning and have since concluded I am brilliant. (@gilesvangruisen)

Gas king and taxi king among hosts for Anita Bonds fundraiser. http://tinyurl.com/cq96l49  (@AlanSuderman )

in other news, most people are jerks. RT @wcp: Some people can't resist stealing cherry blossoms. http://is.gd/qKI7va (@amorrissey)

MT @washingtonian: Prince Harry is making another trip to Washington in May: http://bit.ly/Ytg4Nr  // Raise the Union Jack at McNastys! (@brfreed)

Cleveland Park Citizens Association will host At-large City Council candidate forum, April 18, 7- 8:30 PM, 2nd floor, Cleveland Park Library (@ANC3C)

There are currently 56 miles of bike lanes in DC, and 2,300 bike racks have been installed since 2001. #dcmoves #bikeDC #JAWB (@ChehPress)

A great #DC weekend including @Graffiato @WolfgangBuzz's The Source @HanksOysterBar @Table_DC @ZaytinyaDC @UnionMarketDC & @MINTWOODPLACEdc (@jigolden)

Listening to Mayor Vincent Gray describe vibrancy of intellectual environs in DC as fuel for startups #SwitchPitch http://campl.us/omzb (@BernHyland)

The hubbs wants us to go to Georgetown Cupcake Store aka #TLC's #DCCupcakes tomorrow in DC..Yey! Wootwoot! (@GracieAO)

Even as a traffic engineer I still can't figure out how Dupont Circle's flashing yellow signals are supposed to work. (@thisisbossi)

Gorgeous orange tulips. @ Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market http://instagram.com/p/XPdTm1PcRN/ (@isalara)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Frustrated with cab companies, a D.C. restaurant is starting its own car service. http://is.gd/OLqUKY (@wcp)

I'm not here for any snow flurries!!!!!! #DC (@SunniAndTheCity)

Photoset: it's all about the dog, st paddy's day parade, washington, dc. http://tmblr.co/Z5hwFygWwhWR (@jrnelsonphoto)

Thanks for all the bday wishes! Had an awesome time at DC St. Patrick's Day Parade. @washcaps game tonight (@katieledecky)

An ad on the #wmata Metro. It bothers me that this DC-targeted ad is clearly a photo in Downtown LA. pic.twitter.com/K5LXSkFmG1 (@Tracktwentynine)

Kelow = coolest woman in D.C.? Probly. Had fun editing this feature about the DMV rapper in this week's @wcp. http://bit.ly/Xw07p3 (@allyschweitzer)

"Your safety is my number one concern... I haven't slept in two days." -- my #greyhound bus driver driving 60+ people to DC @GHoundBusHelp (@Brett_Frazer)

#DC cops looking for perps in #Metro bus robbery. http://youtu.be/4EXyQ19IN6Q (@darcyspencer)

Spring is Springing: What's fresh this week http://icont.ac/1E1pX (@dinodc)

Ugh 7:30 a.m. flights - lots of amateurs this late in the day. @USAirways PLEASE bring back the 6 a.m. IND-DCA! (@IndyThompson)

Thanks @wmata both SmarTrip card machines don't work at WFC - had to buy paper card to get to work and spend more $ @unsuckdcmetro (@theitgirl)

#four23dc RT @tmcw: the democratic and republican candidates in the DC Council race are using the same web template / so hard to choose (@dcist_martin)

Wells-zilla. RT @wcp: Councilmember Tommy Wells wants to shut down the Fur and Ibiza nightclubs http://is.gd/xPe0f5 (@ChuckThies)

Photo taken during a bus strike in DC in 1974. Transportation options are a good thing. http://bit.ly/sOQwef (@BikeArlington)

Dear Dupont Circle, I love you. Where else can I get a latte, walk in & get my hair blown out, pick up a gift & new dress in 1 block? #DC (@floridagirlindc)

The great Adams Morgan sinkhole! pic.twitter.com/wsxcsjVqjg (@dcist)

Dear non-DC peeps: Go-Go is a style of music that has nothing to do w/ 1960's or ladies in tall boots. Please google Chuck Brown. #PumpMeUp (@betterdrinking)

#WMATA will add more lighting to mezzanines at 10 stations: http://bit.ly/1336XVb on http://ggwash.org/18100 (@ggwash)

Best #Vegan Chinese restaurant in DC suburbs! (@ Yuan Fu Vegetarian) http://4sq.com/WqY5VD (@Daroff)

This comparison to buggy whips I can get behind. MT @TransportNation How DC's parking minimum's are like buggy whips: http://wny.cc/XnUvgE (@AZenner)

Is there a cozier, more adorable DC restaurant than Mama Ayesha's? #ithinknot (@WashingTina)

The @NationalZoo brought in a pediatrician to treat the seasonal allergies of Red Oak, a 20 y/o brown-footed lemur: http://wamu.fm/Z7Dq4o (@wamu885news)

Washington Tweets

 by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

With no official @washingtonpost ombud anymore, @wcp is happy to pick up the slack http://bit.ly/YykcaN (@mjenkins)

DC Fish Carryout crack den closed, to become Mexican restaurant http://bit.ly/XvxeHz (@newcolumbiahts)

hier j'ai eu plaisir à rencontrer Vincent C. Gray maire de #Washington DC pour parler éducation écologie et sécurité pic.twitter.com/h4DpMefBCs (@nk_m)

Catcalled in #Dupont Circle: "Please stop harassing women!" http://bit.ly/14y5RvN  #streetharassment #DC #endSH #fem2 (@SafeSpacesDC)

I swear I love DC, everything stays open late. just makes the perfect night life period. (@DarkMultiplexX)

Any1wanna go in on a drone w me 2fly over WoodleyPark 2catch the person tht leaves their dogs crap all over 32nd&Klingle? @clevelandpark (@StephCantizano)

Homeless hipster kids are now DJing for money in Dupont Circle. A sign the end is near. Cc @BYT pic.twitter.com/fsddYyz7N7 (@BYGays)

@unsuckdcmetro pic of packed pentagon station. Thanks metro!! pic.twitter.com/JHcnfqaY4W (@kay55)

Had a woman pass out near me after a long time waiting at L'Enfant plaza. @wmata #commute #metrotrackwork (@brettwcopeland)

@unsuckdcmetro @wmata first a delay and hold at arlington cemetery now the train is out of service. Another great commute. Thanks (@PKBreen)

@drgridlock @unsuckdcmetro can't even board the trains at Braddock. Too full. #nightmare pic.twitter.com/iioXoNJ1Sp (@Heatherfeath39)

D.C. police are clarifying that carrying condoms is not an arrestable offense: http://bit.ly/YTLTew (@dcist)

The two most important pieces of advice I got about life came from a homeless man in DC and @TrinidadJamesGG. (@TheTalentedNth)

I'm at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant (Washington, DC) w/ 5 others [pic]: http://4sq.com/WfZtcq (@capitolhilldc)

Just cut my first political check ever, to @tweetelissa. (It's ok because it's ex-@tnr ex @WCP tribalism.) Get on it: http://www.elissa2013.com/ (@lydiadepillis)

I was honored to speak at the Women Bonding for Anita event in support of @VoteAnitaBonds for DC Council. Proud to announce LGBT for Anita. (@lateefahwms)

wow! Opened in Nov at Eastern Market...RT @Eater_DC: Suna Restaurant to Close on Capitol Hill? http://po.st/1RJFkO (@HStreetDC_)

You gotta have stamina if you tryna be down with that DC night life ? Fur still going till the clock hit 3:30 (@WeAllLoveJuleon)

Mayor Vincent Gray of DC is fired up about getting people walking, out of cars, oh, and becoming the 51st state in the US #cities2013 (@CouncilJen)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Winter storm watch issued for DC area except So. Md. for potential for 5"+ snow Wed. More info: http://wapo.st/14k050R (@capitalweather)

Announcement: We have named Mar 6 winter storm for DC/Mid-Atlantic #snowquester - new post: http://wapo.st/VXs3iy (@capitalweather)

@wmata @unsuckdcmetro told by the station manager if I had a problem I should take it up with 'metro.' If she's not metro who is? (@Shannonmcco)

Found my buddy @MikeIsabellaDC #ochmra His new restaurant opens early Summer #DC http://instagr.am/p/WaA2iZBV-8/ (@downtowndiane)

RT @51stDC: Roughly 300K women in DC still don't have an equal vote to women in the 50 states. Doesn't seem right, does it? #DCStatehood (@bogrosemary)

Guy trimming his beard w/ electric razor on #Metro. Haven't seen that before! Is this what happens in 6:30 am hour? @unsuckdcmetro (@MelEdits)

"National Grammar Day" for a copy editor is like New Year's Eve for an alcoholic. Spare us. (@testycopyeditor)

Amtrak conductor didn't get my e-ticket to scan in a couple of tries, gave up and wrote down my name. "This is faster," he said. (@robpegoraro)

What're the odds I'll need to circle back with Amtrak to get this trip's Guest Rewards points because he misplaced a vowel in my last name? (@robpegoraro)

Seriously @spaworldusa, what year do you think it is? RT @wcp: Centreville's Spa World bans gay, trans customers. http://is.gd/bYARcH (@summersgill)

Dinner and drinks with Andrea and @malzuckerman! MUCH NEEDED GIRLS NIGHT. (@ St. Arnold's of Cleveland Park) http://4sq.com/15ohrfl (@klobo21)

So excited about DC Chinatown Documentary Project's screening at Our City Film Festival this weekend. http://fb.me/1qR1oGW9n (@joyceyichen)

Our Elephant Community Center opens in less than 3 weeks! Will you be there? Get the scoop on our elephants' new digs http://ow.ly/ibyD2 (@NationalZoo)

Yay!! H& @andpizza opening a 2nd location in the U Street neighborhood, accdg to @DiningBisnow - http://fb.me/2KqYv67kh  Will it be U&Pizza? (@dcconcierge)

I may not be able to vote in DC but I CAN support candidates. I donated to Elissa Silverman's campaign http://ow.ly/icOCR  @tweetelissa (@susiecambria)

Getting to Dulles or BWI airports via Metrobus can be a pain in the neck, riders' study finds: http://bit.ly/Vq83pB  #wmata (@lizessley)

For example, no signs in Dulles airport point to the Metrobus to DC b/c of historic preservation rules #wmata http://bit.ly/Vq83pB (@lizessley)

In today's @wcp, @jsidman digs deeper on the D.C. government's silly enforcement of nonexistent liquor pour laws http://bit.ly/15kYUjW (@jon_fischer)

Awesome letter from Wyoming resident saying that D.C. should get voting rights: http://bit.ly/13qlRUG (@dcist_martin)

blog comment says 1) hill east will become the next adams morgan & 2) apartments shld be converted to parking spaces: http://is.gd/Q8Ht92  (@IMGoph)

And now I'm drunk in Maryland. Completing my DC/VA/MD drunk trifecta for the weekend #overachiever http://instagr.am/p/WasghaQNsC/ (@AliSilversmith)

Cherry blossom branches! #signsofspring @ Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market http://instagr.am/p/WZqh9avcX6/ (@isalara)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Yeah, Daniel Day-Lewis will win. But Bradley Cooper should. (@brfreed)

Word!!! RT @full_of_moxie: Jane Fonda slaying hoes half her age tonight in that lemon dress #Oscars2013 RT StylishMz (@PaintsNature)

Have been reminded by @mikedebonis that we were robbed of a performance last year of Man or Muppet and now I'm in a sour mood. (@DenaIverson)

Ang Lee directed Life of Pi, Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sense & Sensibility. Oh, and The Hulk. Really. #oscars2013 (@TheOddDominion)

i blame the oscars RT @nbcwashington: BREAKING: Memorial Bridge is currently shut down after a car went into the water. (@KJinDC7)

new life goal: have several drinks with Tarantino and talk about movies for hours and hours. (@amorrissey)

Nora's grand but I'd sure hate to follow Streisand (@kimmerieweiss)

RT @billnewcott: Richard Gere – Multiple Golden Globe and SAG nominations—but never one for an Oscar! #Oscars (@floridagirlindc)

Good lord, why even sing that song unless you're going to unleash everything? LIKE ADELE. BLOW IT OUT MY EARS. #skyfall (@heathermg)

And now that the Oscars are over, we're back to our originally scheduled program of tweets:

Finding the conversational-volume bar in Adams Morgan on a Saturday night is a beautiful thing. (@sethdmichaels)

Best part about city life: multiple libraries. (@ DC Public Library - Cleveland Park) http://4sq.com/XxclrJ (@prplelilac)

Whoa! KY Ave @safeway liquor department now open Sundays from 7am to 11pm! #capitolhill (@HStreetDC_)

In 2000, Oberdorfer wrote dissent in case on D.C. voting rights; said D.C. residents should have a vote in the House http://bit.ly/Xqj0XL (@ZoeTillman)

@bryanvoltaggio is opening a #DC location of #Frederick sandwich shop @voltlunchbox in Chevy Chase Plaza - awesome! (@erinruberry)

Do not stand on the middle of the #DupontCircle escalator when there is a train ready to go at its bottom. #ihateyourandomperson (@schnoxl)

DC students answering council questions on schools, truancy, self-motivation dropping out -- the most interesting testimony of the day. (@emmersbrown)

Open DC public outdoor pools at 10am this summer (rather than 12 noon). Petition: http://chn.ge/X19Npb (@GarberDC)

"In Chicago, Austin, New York & DC, every single sushi restaurant sampled sold mislabeled tuna." http://flip.it/DbyN1  h/t @deborahblum (@kejames)

Had such an amazing weekend with @MonstersDance in DC. The dancers and the choreographers went off. I just love to dance. (@anna_morrell)

#DC #streetart Adams Morgan is quite charming during the day by the way... http://instagr.am/p/WAD-OdgTsC/ (@FrenchTwistDC)

No, not Café Citron! RT @LandauDC: Popular Dupont Circle Bar/Dance Club Has Liquor License Suspended Indefinitely: http://bit.ly/mF3g2P (@_pius)

First Look: Ambar, the new Balkan restaurant in DC http://ow.ly/hRw6p  cc @EatBALKAN (@seriouseats)

If DC gets the Olympics, government employees will have to get at least those 2 weeks off. Neither Metro nor the beltway can handle that. (@HokiESQ)

Overheard at @dupontcircle: Can I play you a song? #artisallaroundus (@Overheard_it)

Time is running out to make the "Taxation Without Representation" bike jersey a reality. Keep liking and sharing http://bit.ly/U7L0hW (@DC_Vote)

Went to Capitol Hill tonight. So many people trying so hard to act like they don't care. (@MilesKISW)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Burlington Coat Factory store (or do we just call it Burlington now?) will open with Walmart on New York Ave NE in D.C. 65,000 sq ft. (@OConnellPostbiz)

DC Mayor Vincent Gray considering asking DC Council to raise min wage http://wapo.st/X7JVWX (@aterkel)

2 months on CL getting stood up, emailing crazies, w/no success. 48 hrs on @AirBnB, 4 inquiries, room booked through March, cash in hand. A+ (@heathermg)

President Obama & First Lady out for a Valentine's Day date at @chefjoseandres' Minibar. (@karentravers)

Just saw a guy #propose to his girlfriend from the dirty #wmata platform.Maybe I'm a diva, but my answer would def be no. :/ (@alexlynne4)

Soon I will find out if the wife was being serious that she doesn't care about Valentine's Day, or if saying that was some Jedi mind trick. (@dcist_martin)

Have people finally recognized that the Valentine's Day isn't actually a big time to give gadgets as gifts? (@robpegoraro)

The police state has arrived at Huntington station. Bag check fun for everyone! #wmata (@cssvt)

Great location scout 2day at Ben's Chili Bowl with Edward James Olmos (Miami Vice/Stand & Deliver) and crew!... http://fb.me/JVJ8Q5ax (@DCFilmOffice)

heading to DC for CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON this weekend. Been 2 years. FLASHBACK - http://youtu.be/zyKZCQfKIDw (@justinbieber)

YouTube video shows Adams Morgan Subway manager ordering me out when I address sanitation code violation. Thurs @wusa9 http://youtu.be/n7X7VYta0jQ (@RussPtacek)

I've been in DC for only 20 minutes and I'm already at the nicest restaurant that I've ever been to in my life (@gooodmangirl)

"Every decision we've made is to ensure the safety of our guests and get them home as quickly as possible." #MetroOrCarnival (@unsuckdcmetro)

100% of MD death row inmates are there for killing whites & yet more than 80% of homicide victims in MD are African-American or Hispanic. (@jamie_raskin)  

@DriveWithAAA already defends pollution, reckless driving; now, it's outdated parking minimums too: http://ggwash.org/17731 (@ggwash)

Warning: Mintwood Place's cooked pigeon can contain buckshot. http://is.gd/Z96Sb6 (@wcp)

In Adams Morgan you got to learn to protect you bike at an early age. #trikesaftey pic.twitter.com/JitxBCIO (@BryanWeaverDC)

Looking for a summer job? The @Nationals will hold auditions March 2 for those who want to be a racing president http://bit.ly/Vgo0xr (@WTOP)

Someone in DC could make a dating app that lets you connect with people on your metro train and call it "Metryst." (@SarahNEmerson)

A weekend in DC sure will renew your love for NYC. (@ Manhattan, NY) http://4sq.com/VxYgzj (@amelapay)

Lunch date at the best restaurant in the DC area which is saying something. This place is perfection. http://4sq.com/Uvi58s (@drewphish)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

With Redskins controversy heating up, here's a simple test: would you call a Native American "Redskin" to her face knowing it offended her? (@rkref)

Interesting RT @brucejohnson9: Vincent Gray backs off Redskins name-change comments http://wapo.st/XZr3a3 (@Lizzs_Lockeroom)

After More Than 20 Years, Push To Change 'Redskins' Name Continues http://n.pr/11S7ubb (@nprnews)

Bar Pilar is considering extreme measures to stop customers from stealing its mugs http://is.gd/61PH2l (@wcp)

Update: copper mug theft epidemic isn't limited to Bar Pilar. http://is.gd/287A1x (@wcp)

Everything I've seen this past week suggests there's a huge market for dating consultants in DC & that I should make this a side project. (@meredithshiner)

Having lost my SmarTrip card, I now sympathize with DC tourists... How did my HAND demagnetize the paper fare card?? @wmata blues (@RobinSelvy)

I didn't even know it was Friday until I seen the 3 guys in the Lowe's parking lot drinking beer at 10 in the morning and listening to AC/DC (@JustinBotkins)

Guy who proposed letting coyotes/wolves take care of deer in Rock Creek recognizes downside: they'll eat cats too. (@dcist_martin)

OMG LOOK THERE ARE FOUR BULLDOGS HANGING OUT! http://vine.co/v/bnEzauxabWX (;@dcist_martin)

Super Secret Restaurant Week Extension Feb 11 ~ 13: Just mention Restaurant Week Extended & get 3 courses for $35.13 + wines $50+ 33% off. (@dinodc)

The mayor is noting the low # of major crimes in dc but small crime is up #sotd13  (@blackmanhelping)

You may wait even longer--until 2016?--to use your phone throughout Metro, @lizessley reports:  http://tinyurl.com/aklfdp3 (@robpegoraro)

Alexandria boy, 10, charged after showing toy gun on school bus http://wapo.st/12qGXBz  (@AlliKlein)

Security theater (bag checks) at Cleveland Park Metro. #wmata (@kcivey)

If DC added an infill Metro station at Oklahoma and Benning, that'd sure take care of the blue and green in Trinidad and Carver Langston. (@sharrowsDC)

DC Council bill says FBI headquarters shd remain in DC , urges mayor to "make some noise" to keep it away from Md and Va. (@tomsherwood0

Spending my birthday next weekend playing volleyball in sketchy DC #prime (@ashrussll)

So proud to be $210 worth of DC's $90 million parking ticket extravaganza from 2012. You guys rule. (@arcDC)

Wow, I completely missed this trial RT @postlocal: D.C. Court of Appeals overturns conviction of `Georgetown Cuddler' http://wapo.st/XVEx73 (@GeorgetownMet)

Not a good sign when the conductor comes running through the train. #wmata (@g3rd80)

Washington Tweets

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

#wmata - Fairfax begins talks of bus service for Metro's new Silver Line -- http://ow.ly/hooJr (@postmetrogirl)

Hey @BarackObama Can you ban people from driving in snow in DC? These peeps got nothing on Chicago drivers & that ain't sayin much (@MattLaslo)

Why do DC taxi drivers insist on blasting the heat when it's almost 70 degrees out? It's like a cologne-infused sauna in here. (@ElsieSnuffin)

If you're going to live in DC you'd better get accustomed to terrible political puns in every menu of every restaurant. #WashingtonMonuMINT (@taylorberrett)

Fact: When I was in DC and doing online dating my profile specified "No Ravens fans." Icky. (@observacious)

D.C. residents are more liberal than any state http://is.gd/tbDlT3 (@wcp)

Good q"@wcp: Jack's Boathouse is beloved. So why does the National Park Service want it out? http://is.gd/98NREH " (@Patrick_Madden)

Mayor Vince Gray wants a new commission to fight for D.C. statehood across the country: http://bit.ly/Ypquce (@dcist)

Half inch of snow in Cleveland Park. Any snow is good snow. (@islivingston)

10 people went to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday at NY Ave and Brentwood in NE #DC, @njagoda reports http://bit.ly/14w0HU5 (@lizessley)

YouTube video shows Adams Morgan Subway manager ordering me out when I address sanitation code violation. Thurs @wusa9 http://youtu.be/n7X7VYta0jQ (@RussPtacek)

Brookland Bulldogs! @ Anacostia Senior High School http://instagr.am/p/VPMwchFOC9/ (@BryanWeaverDC)

Starting today, drivers will face a $100 fine if they U-turn in DC bike lanes, @alanblinder reports: http://bit.ly/YluXMY (@lizessley)

In my complete element. Cajun food, music, and a million beads. And so many accents. #mardigras #dc (@cajunjen)

MT @lifeontheedgewd Lost Dog-50lb tan female last seen w a Pink Bandana running north past Providence Hospital in NE DC pic.twitter.com/PPtdU7RO (@bogrosemary)

Idk why I'm still surprised by the things Maryland drivers do. I wish they were banned from driving in DC. Unbelievable. (@CapitolRomance)

Woot! MT @eastcityart: @DCDHCD dsplays @AnacostiaPHouse as feat. anacostia storefrnt prjct @ annual wkshp cc: @GarberDC pic.twitter.com/oiSFISqf (@capitolhilldc)

Why I felt uncomfortable in this bathroom RT @wcp: New DC restaurant opted for a bull castrator theme in its bathrooms http://is.gd/E0eWrp (@EricFidler)

Good news! The D.C. Jail is fully accredited. Which is apparently a big step forward, as only 7 percent of local jails are accredited. ( @dcist_martin)

@sebyle Merci chef! I found parking in @gloverpark after only 30 min of driving around...it's a miracle! (@ElizabethParker)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

As you pause for a bathroom break, or stop for lunch, help those of us in DC get equal rights under the law: http://tmblr.co/ZI7LYycIkxoe (@tbridge)

Newly released Fed climate assessment: DC may have up to 15 more 95+ days by 2041-2070: http://wapo.st/UL6pdz (@capitalweather)

Up and early for the presidential inauguration with Jess and Cate! At the diner in Adams Morgan now. (@jadachin)

Great to see DC Taxation w/o Representation Tags on the Presidential Limo as it rolls down PA Ave. #FreeDC (@mayorvincegray)

The inaugural coffee memorial in front of Constitution Hall pic.twitter.com/XsVXP1Ph (@jasondhorowitz)

Last line of defense between a terrorist and their car bomb and the inauguration? Lots of Metrobuses. #inaugurationist (‏@dcist_martin)

@MrNickDyer Getting off Metro, #WMATA staff decide its best to just open the turnstiles. Inauguration attendees burst out in cheers

Steak, kale, and maybe the best eggs I've ever had at @dinodc for brunch. #paleo #whole30 (@cajunjen)

Security at dawn outside Rayburn House Office Building. #inaugurationist http://instagr.am/p/UvqAZFp0Gf/ (@brfreed)

D.C.'s first modern Balkan restaurant opens today in Barracks Row http://is.gd/qy4Ukn (@wcp)

Why you shouldn't park your car so far from the curb: buses get stuck. Avoid CT Ave just north of Dupont Circle! #DC pic.twitter.com/y4IoNspP (@LeftStandingUp)

Where in Adams Morgan or Tenleytown can I go to get my SIM card cut to a micro SIM? #dcliving (@purpleclaire)

The next WH Chief of Staff bikes to work, or did, until crazy drivers scared him: http://nyti.ms/10AEmFu  on http://ggwash.org/17399 (@ggwash)

what an awesome day this is!!!! Good energy from Washington DC where @BarackObama is being inaugurated!!! HURRAH!! (@sierraboggess)

Did your bad refrigerator give you the flu? Experts say temp over 40 risk food poisoning w/ flu-like symptoms http://twitpic.com/bwlvy1 (@RussPtacek)

@wmata employee helping elderly woman down stopped escalator #Metro #inaug2013 pic.twitter.com/DxKIawm1 (@lizessley)

Would it be wrong if I donned a wool cap and parka inside? Brrr! (@floridagirlindc)

1st Inauguration Day experience...7am and my metro car @ Cleveland park is empty!! @unsuckdcmetro #InaugurationDC pic.twitter.com/RYIn7wWO (@eferry)

PIC: long line at D St NW security gate waiting for doors to open. #wtop pic.twitter.com/sVVsaUIW (@AugensteinWTOP)

The public service I am providing today: giving people directions. #inaug2013 (@APBenNuckols)

#wmata - Second stabbing of the year on a Metrobus -- http://ow.ly/gYquR (@postmetrogirl)

Are there boundaries for the Capitol Hill neighborhood? Or is it however far north & east away from the Capitol I want it to be (@WashBizNeibs)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Cash-strapped Washington Post cuts back on its cafeteria http://is.gd/3Uz3sm (@wcp)

Definition of entitled RT @postlocal DC Council to the Secret Service: Give us easier parking for Obama's inauguration http://wapo.st/Sih4AK (@jasoncherkis)

Sotomayor's biggest gripe about DC? Slow takeout. A great read from @adamliptak http://nyti.ms/11t8zFI (@jeffzeleny)

@wmata can you send officers to metro center, platform for red line to shady grove? Kids are hitting train windows, scaring customers. (@VAbrooks)

A photo of what DC council hopes will be Obama's new license plate. Same # as currently on one of his limos. pic.twitter.com/hdJ0Bjyw (@timcraigpost)

DC Council education committee chairman Catania wants daytime curfew to curb rampant truancy; also prosecute parents. (‏@tomsherwood)

Mythical Woodland creature on Metro #photo http://goo.gl/bVsIw via @wcp #dc #photography (@MattDunnDC)

The DC Statehood Green Party's domain expired last week. http://www.dcstatehoodgreen.org (@kcivey)

1st Caps, then Nats, now the #Skins. Being a DC sports fan is like dating a really hot girl that only let's you do over the pants stuff. (@Braunsthoughts)

lol only her would come allllll the way to DC to do shopping alone lol !! my roommate is a character and so brave ! (@ana2Rua)

Frontline can find evidence of standardized test cheating in D.C. schools, so why can't the inspector general? http://is.gd/Kk2UWC (@wcp)

Photo: Barack, Sasha, and Malia doing some book shopping in Dupont Circle. http://bit.ly/tmUkt2 (@MichelleNews)

Why are so many people (dudes) at @UptwnTapHouseDC right now? #4sq #football #clevelandpark (@floridagirlindc)

If you dine at @oldebbitt expect a bill along with a ticker tape of news headlines. http://bit.ly/URvpoT  #DC /via @dcist (@dmbosstone)

When our hotel said Capitol view they meant it. Beautiful! #DC pic.twitter.com/1ftTgnwg (@DiannGarnett)

Thanks, @FreudSchmeud! The Cleveland Park Walgreens does have the flu shot (as of right now), so here I go! (@paulidin)

PSA: Adams Morgan is neither hyphenated nor requires an apostrophe -- there is no "Adam" and he certainly doesn't own a "Morgan". (@emilcDC)

Gotta love DC DMV. You have 30 days to pay parking tickets, but they may not post them online for 20 days (@HotlineJosh)

RT @perkinsms: @kojoshow Ask why Metro doesn't consider websites like @ggwash and @unsuckdcmetro to be news media. We inform the public too. (@unsuckdcmetro)

Apparently, the part of my childhood that featured watching men in dresses every Sunday is now over http://bit.ly/13nTZ0N (@Rachel__Nichols)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

I guess the 30 buses have the day off? Almost 30 min without a glimpse during am rush. WTF @wmata? cc: @unsuckdcmetro (@TheDanCurl)

Dear @Wmata, more S1,S2,S4 in the morning. I'm tired of having 5-8 busses pass me by in the morning. #unsuckmetro (@Brieeeeee)

Only 1 more day of winter - this week. After Monday a warming trend returns and heating bill money will be saved. pic.twitter.com/qjTjNbSB (@WeatherKim)

Men: Do not go up to women you don't know in a parking lot to say, "love the hat." Thanks & all, but the mace almost came out of my pocket! (@kellyanncollins)

They should give every ANC commissioner being sworn-in a chance to give a speech. It would such an awesomely long ceremony. (@dcist_martin)

This account monitored by small primates on weekends. Response times vary depending on predators/opposable thumbs. (@DDOTDC)

I get that it's New Year's Day, but good grief is @farmfishbakedc service completely overwhelmed today. Had to go to bar to get water. (@hgil)

With a reservation, it took 40 mins to be seated @farmfishbakedc. Took waiter 10 mins to appear. No drinks 15 mins after waiter appeared. (@hgil)

Live tweeting a pretty bad brunch experience is not making it better. May need to visit Starbucks to get feel-good, unifying message. (@hgil)

Wife & I are sharing a knife @FarmFishBakeDC. Have asked waiter 3 times for a knife. Still no knife. May put out APB for waiter. (@hgil)

DC Council Chair Mendelson on decriminalizing pot: "I don't think it's the time for the District to be discussing that" (@ChuckThies)

#four23dc RT @harryjaffe: DC council candidate for pot law reform. Judiciary chair Wells open to it. http://bit.ly/WnL3Ty (@kcivey)

Mayor Gray once again asking DC Council to approve funding for new police officers and pass campaign finance reform. (@mattackland)

Spiced Sardines are back on tonight due to popular demand at Indique in Cleveland Park #goodforyou #DC #food (@kvinod) ‏ African #violets are blooming once again, thanks to my next door neighbor for the surprise @ Cleveland Park http://instagr.am/p/UErkV6HJ36/ (@carolynbarnwell)

My review of the new Adams Morgan juice bar: yep, that's what I would expect vegetable juice to taste like http://is.gd/RzO3cb (@willsommer)

Some DC Councilmembers spend quite a lot of public $ on trips around the country: http://bit.ly/XkEqHL on http://ggwash.org/17232 (@ggwash)

Businessman trying to hail a cab in the taxi deadzone that is @gloverpark. Rookie mistake. Shoulda used @Uber_DC! #protip (@TheDanCurl)

Lawn signs sprouting up in Adams Morgan (nee Lanier Heights) for Paul Zuckerberg #four23dc pic.twitter.com/gwNBy4q3 (‏@mindymoretti)

Overheard on Connecticut Avenue near Dupont Circle: "I've eaten at *every* Potbelly's in D.C." Good for you! Maybe? (@mgrass)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.


Wow, Bruce Variety in Bethesda is closing. Been in biz for 60 years. Landlord is increasing the rent and won't even negotiate. Very sad. (@WomenWhoTech)

Forget #RG3 + #FiscalCliff. Today my neighborhood list serve is obsessed with closing of Bruce Variety + whitefish shortage at Magruders. (@JuraKoncius)

Not really surprised by Bruce Variety #Bethesda closing, sadly. Their inventory has been way down for at least six months. Very sad. (‏@kimthewriter)

D.C. and Baltimore will celebrate the New Year with fireworks at midnight. Annapolis is also planning fireworks http://bit.ly/VtPigv (@WTOP)

Where's my bus and my app? Popular #NextBus app dies after tech companies' dispute, leaving #WMATA bus riders annoyed (@kytja)

"@dcist: A dispute between 3 tech companies results in untimely death of NextBus DC: http://bit.ly/10ETocl " Importance of #opendata policy! (@jcreinhardt)

So many congressmen and senators honed their finely-tuned procrastination skills as students at #gwu (@ckdagw)

Plans underway for street cars in Crystal City -- http://ow.ly/grP6M (‏@postmetrogirl)

New Year's Eve in DC!!! (@Galixon_97)

I want to move to DC, live in Adams Morgan go to museums, write and read daily. And not bother anyone and not be bothered. (@dQn_Wan)

A billboard next to D.C. 295 may not be the stupidest place to put a QR code, but it's up there.(@robpegoraro)

I'm pretty sure Dulles Airport is a social experiment designed to test humans' capacity for soul-deadening logistics and curious odors. (@idislikestephen)

@hillarygrove I tried to open my bedroom door right after putting lotion on my hands, and guys, for a few seconds I was TRAPPED

1958 animation shows why Dulles has 'mobile lounges.' Cool detail: It was made by Eames, designers of iconic chair. http://bit.ly/A5erHf (@JohnKelly)

More food! More wine! Same family! (@hgil)

RG3 has now joined Marion Barry, Chuck Brown, Jim Vance, rapper Scarface as group of men who get unquestionable respect in DC. #HTTR (@fishergroupdc)

Way to go Redskins #Redskins (‏@kvinod)

NBC Sports says Redskins-Cowboys game drew 44.6 overnight and 68 share in D.C., best primetime regular season rating ever in that market. (@richarddeitsch)

Homicides are at a 50-year low, but other crimes in D.C. went up relative to last year: http://bit.ly/UzdK2i (‏@dcist)

Here's to: having an open heart, to embracing life by myself, and most importantly, rocking the hell out of DC this year (@eriiiiivs)

Washington Tweets

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

D.C. area forecast: Afternoon/evening wet snow or mix; calm Christmas, then stormy http://wapo.st/10a8ohT (@capitalweather)

Good morning! No VA HOV's today, DC's reversible roads will carry two-way traffic, NO Parking enforcement in DC. #vatraffic #dctraffic (@JerryEdwards885)

What?! DC not enforcing their parking meters, I should go down there and just park everywhere I want. All bc I can! (@Tatia1837)

D.C. now has more people than two states http://is.gd/w0xrxz (@wcp)

Today in 1973, District of Columbia Home Rule Act was passed, allowing district residents to elect their own local government. (@garlandgates)

Dinner at a Thai restaurant in Florence, SC. They put health department grades on the door here. Wish DC would do this (no thanks to RAMW). (@IMGoph)

RT @michaelbolden: Bummer. End to the national yule log tradition -- http://wapo.st/RNqIeD (@postmetrogirl)

Former Loose Lips Elissa Silverman is headed to the BOE to file for the April 23 DC Council special election. #four23dc (@News8NewsTalk)

Just saw President Clinton walking in @gloverpark. Hooray! (@HeyAnjan)

Not sure if I should be concerned or comforted that a few top restaurants on DC's @bestbitesblog hail from New York. http://bit.ly/ZmTYvJ (@JenNedeau)

The fact that Washington DC is now the highest income metro area in the US tells you exactly what needs to be fixed. (@iowahawkblog)

A new petition is urging President Obama to put "Taxation Without Representation" plates on limo: http://bit.ly/R6XFkt (@dcist)

RT @ramwdc: RAMW mbrs @Silver_Diner planning for more upscale "Silver" restaurant concept in DC area. Read more http://ow.ly/gePi0 (@Silver_Diner) ‏ Ripple in Cleveland Park has excellent fried pigs ears. Great meal there last night! (@Mje51)

There's a homeless guy in the farragut north station without a coat :/ I wish I could give him mine. Reminds me to donate my old one. (@moregraffiti)

Hey DC! 1 final sky shot around 6:57. The colors change so quickly this time of morning. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/4N3y9MTX (@hbwx)

DC Council will have an Education Committee (last one was dissolved in 2007). Chair: David Catania. Members: Alexander, Barry, Grosso, Wells (@ChuckThies)

A big Xmas thank you to the greatest sanitation crew in DC-these guys are always cheerful & friendly cc: @DCDPW @DConeCity (@courtneycyarkin)

On December 23 1788 Maryland ceded a parcel of land that became the District of Columbia. http://dld.bz/bTHjp (@USAinUK)

They shouldve never put a krispy kreme in dupont circle, ugh no will power i swear! (@cocomontrese)

Mayor Vincent C. Gray hopes to derail a D.C. Council plan that would reimburse flood victims in Northwest http://wapo.st/SvIy5Z (@DCAYA)

Someone wrote "thug life" in marker on a DC Circulator bus. The $1 bus that takes workers downtown. I think that someone is confused. (@cheererowe)

Cops shut down 7th St in DC. Was trapped in Urban Outfitters as "Can't Touch This" blared. The punishment for Xmas shopping procrastination? (@SaraMurray)

After spending hundreds of thousands on special red meters, #DC scraps disabled parking program, looks for alt. idea http://bit.ly/TrkoGv (@lizessley)

DC ill see you in the new year hopefully you'll treat me better lol... (@1_bad_hazard)

Washington Tweets

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

I'm not sure what's worse ... Monday morning - or sitting around all day Sunday and dreading Monday morning (@kellyanncollins)

So today in Cleveland Park, a complete stranger asked me to parallel park her car because she wasn't good at it. Then handed me the keys. (@dcborn61)

You'll need a reservation to get into Capitol Hill's new speakeasy http://is.gd/igk9cE (@wcp)

Some say a by-right Conn Ave project 22 years in the making is "too sudden": http://wapo.st/WhNuMQ  on http://ggwash.org/17105 (@ggwash)

There are police & security guards all over DC. Lets just say I'm loving it because these men are mighty fine (@EmilyCattherine)

New Restaurant Coming to Petworth, from Owners of the Blaguard, Applies for Liquor License: 39... http://bit.ly/UsgAnq  via @popville #DC (@bethludwick)

So DC Council members can now use their constituent services funds to pay off campaign debts, apparently. (@WashBizNeibs)

I've worked within 2 blocks of @bakedandwireddc AND @sprinklesdc for 2 yrs now and have never, not once, craved a cupcake. Until today. Why?? (@AppealingKate)

Istanbul Shames DC Transit http://goo.gl/fb/nyeow  #wmata (@unsuckdcmetro)

D.C. Department of Mental Health budget was $178M in 2012, down from $189M year before: http://1.usa.gov/V26899 (@brfreed)

I need Restaurant week to hurry up and come back to DC.....Already got my ones picked i wanna hit up (@ATLBOI0628)

Boxes of baked goods~ #luckyneighbors #bakedfordays http://instagr.am/p/TT2tLwRJ_W/ (@NycciNellis)

The former aide to Mayor Vincent Gray who admitted to facilitating a $650K "shadow campaign" is due in court today http://bit.ly/U6RmOz (@nbcwashington)

Dino (@dinodc) is offering a huge DonRockwell discount for their "Feast of Seven Fish" menu. Mention while reserving! http://goo.gl/FjFIL (@DCDining)

Did someone make a typo, or are they really asking for $55,000 for four days in a Dupont Circle apartment? http://bit.ly/UdDRJG (@dcist)

Love the pork belly ramen at @TAANnoodles http://instagr.am/p/TR09cFRJ6G/ (@nikkirap)

ANC3C meets tomorrow, December 17 at 7:30pm. Agenda and details at http://anc3c.org . Join us! (@ANC3C)

DC developer sues city over inclusionary zoning, says he can't find ANY qualified buyers for his two affordable units http://bit.ly/TZobMg  (@MarketUrbanism)

Current DC zoning code has provisions for telegraph offices and ice sales, but not yoga studios. (@mattyglesias)

In downtown Washington, DC and people are parking before 10:00am, not staying with their car? #tickets should be written for all! #unfair (@reachgina)

Under District Of Columbia v. Heller (2008), the 2nd Amendment would not prohibit an assault rifle ban. Read it & see:  http://bit.ly/UXyzk5 (@JoeySavitz)

LET'S ARGUE ABOUT TAXI CAB COLOR SCHEMES, OBVIOUSLY THE MOST IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE MATTER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME (@amorrissey)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

Big news: D.C's getting another brewery http://wcp.to/QSz0jF (@wcp)

At peak of DC's fog, visibility just 220 yards: http://wapo.st/TMgg29 (@capitalweather)

Just finished a mtg w/senior men in dc regarding political & civilian calls to action....dejavu of college #fraternity dynamic (@pitapolicy)

Cute spot in DC with even yummier looking food....#foodie #instagood @ wtf (Woodward Takeout Food) http://instagr.am/p/S09Os8mF_U/ (@LianneFarbes)

I sure am glad @wmata replaced all of those functional, useful clocks with these huge blank computer monitors. (@nolageek)

#WMATA says one motor for brand new escalators burned up at Dupont Circle. Yes, those same new esc. that took ~9 months to install. (@kytja)

This proposed design for a uniform D.C. taxicab color is pretty sharp, I think: pic.twitter.com/arU9oioq (@dcist_martin)

@dcist_martin or they could be yellow like every other city so tourists can find them... (@pete_gould)

Cabs should be yellow. Otherwise, yes. MT @dcist_martin This proposed design for a uniform D.C. taxi color is sharp: pic.twitter.com/3X4l1EJ1 (@MonicaHesse)

Meet the 4 newest, possibly ugliest, D.C. taxi cab designs http://is.gd/CmmZCZ  (@wcp)

Which do you prefer: Jurrasic Park or Ambulance? > "DC Unveils new Taxi Cab color schemes" (@JoshuaFrankel)

Really dislike all DC's proposed taxi designs. Point of taxi colors is to make them easily distinguishable/identifiable as a cab. #votedctaxi (@mattashburn)

Where were you when GMail was down for eight minutes? (@brfreed)

Fifty-nine percent of DC restaurant workers have worked while they were sick (via @rocunited) (@paidsickdaysdc)

Super scientific study from dating website I've never heard of says DC is second most promiscuous gay city. Woohoo! http://huff.to/TAGwwk (@CallKevinJ)

Ha! Now that's funny. RT "@ElizabethParker: Sometimes DC looks a lot like Paris... @ Cleveland Park Metro Station http://instagr.am/p/S_VuyZzPs3/ " (@KateParham)

@dcist_martin Beer & wine at Walgreens has clearly caused the collapse of civilization in Cleveland Park, as @summersgill can attest. (@kcivey)

Why can't we build enough housing in #DC? An outdated zoning code is partly to blame: http://ggwash.org/16988  #ZRR (@betterDCregion)

Lifting DC height ban doesn't have to mean unlimited development everywhere. You can still use zoning (@badler)

Did you know the metro started with just the red line running from Farragut North to Rhode Island Ave? Check out... http://fb.me/2Aj8gTHHk (@THCdc)

I Need To Move To Baltimore n Find Me A Boyfriend Cause I Haven't Found One In DC (@EgoSentric)

On a shuttle bus at BWI Airport Baltimore and there is not one actor from The Wire on board. Trip a total disaster so far. (@KristerJohnson)

A $13 corned beef sandwich on Conn Avenue? Four bucks for cole-slaw? Three bucks for a can of Dr. Brown's cream soda? Puhleeaaaaze. (@paulschwartzman)

Washington Tweets

by Bill Adler

Washington tweets. A lot. The Washington Tweets column is a collection of the most interesting, recent Washington-area tweets. These tweets reveal a candid and fascinating portrait of what is on our collective minds: Twitter gives a snapshot of what we're doing, thinking and hoping for. Washington Tweets is Washington in the raw. Washington Tweets is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com, on Monday. Bill Adler tweets at @billadler.

But I really want it to snow. I'm not too happy about this weather (@Agent_DC)

DC limits parking: "That is the sign of the future, that discourages car ownership." http://wapo.st/TrziLz via @washingtonpost #cityreads (@AtlanticCities)

Gosh, if only there was a place we could gather, talk about parking, and sing Kumbaya. Oh, but there is: http://1.usa.gov/WSvJDu (@DDOTDC)

Two D.C. roads will be getting higher speed limits http://bit.ly/Vg2yo2 (@nbcwashington)

Kids setting off fireworks in the woods behind my place -- is that a new thing? (@hgil)

"i move to DC, you follow, we get married, buy a dog, restart the Republican party" < me to Seth, 3 years ago, before we started dating (@bethanyshondark)

Did I just hear my new neighborhood @caltort (Cleveland Park) delivers?! If it's true, moving is getting better & better! Worth the packing! (@KristinBrown)

Anacostia's only grocery store is closing today http://wcp.to/UwBxAd (@wcp)

@kytja: New escalators installed this fall at Dupont Circle Metro have experienced 20 outages in first 40 days

Dude in a scarf next to me in Dupont Circle coffee shop speaking Chadian Arabic. C'est pas possible! (@bentley_brown)

"Of all the embassies, the Dutch embassy WOULD be in Adams Morgan." -@rmkauss (@AshleyFetters)

Big drama at council markup as Marion Barry disses Phil Mendelson on ex-offender bill http://ow.ly/fI9r8 (@mikedebonis)

DC's Ivy City residents suing Mayor Gray makes Local News on all Stations! ABC's Coverage: http://wj.la/TmU136  Salute @empowerdc! (@Head_Roc)

Gross RT @wcp: Ads for new apartments in Northeast welcome "urban pioneers" http://wcp.to/U4KwEf ( @dave_jamieson)

I left super early to avoid DC traffic and ended up at my destination an hour and a half early. If I left 30 mins later I'd have been late. (@Ardosi)

#DC police are searching for those responsible for a triple shooting outside of Indulj Restaurant & Lounge in NW. http://wj.la/UaVmIF (@ABC7News)

901 Mass Ave NW, yesterday "@wusa9: PHOTOS: Amazing High Angle #Rescue in #DC this morning: http://on.wusa9.com/X8D5D9  pic.twitter.com/DHUPp6OC" (@IAFF36)

Still hunting for Christmas gifts. May try the little gift shop area in the DCA next. (@zcbeaton)

Washington, #DC: Take the most annoying person from your HS student council. Then fill an ENTIRE CITY with nothing but them. (@dwsNY)

The full Moon and Jupiter looked like they were going crash together tonight. #DC #Sky (@aeidinger)

I was up late trolling a conservative dating site on Twitter isn't good enough to get me out of Happy Hour. DC I love u, I h8 u, I love u!!! (@samknight1)

All these girls dating guys on the DC trip are going nuts ;) (@erica_dee6)

More apartments for Woodley Park. A nine-unit project gets the go-ahead on Connecticut Ave. http://bit.ly/TnIjVc (@UrbanTurf_DC)

Hey, look at that: same people that ran before want to run again in At-Large special election. http://wapo.st/Tt6sdD (@dcist_martin)

Bill making it easier for struck cyclists to sue moves forward in DC Council: http://bit.ly/V7FrM1 on http://ggwash.org/16923 (@ggwash)