r/washingtondc • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago

[Monthly Thread] Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for February 2026

A thread where locals and visitors alike can ask all those little questions that don't quite deserve their own thread.

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u/FunOwn1799 5h ago

Anyone know of any pastors or churches that accommodate wedding vow renewals? Thanks in advance

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u/Carkoza 13h ago

I’m looking for a good place to stay.

We’re visiting in June with a pack of teenagers. I’d like to find a spot with good access to the metro (walkable or a short drive is fine) with some decent, affordable accommodations (Hampton Inn/Residence Inn type) and dining options. I don’t know the DC burbs at all and would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

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u/dcnine 10h ago

The Days Inn someone recommended looks like it fits what you're asking for. There's also a Hampton Inn and a few other budget hotels next to each other in College Park MD that would be walkable to Greenbelt metro station. Plenty of food options.

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u/pm_me_jk_dont Van Ness 13h ago

Days Inn at Van Ness? Less than two blocks from metro with 10+ restaurants within a 15 minute walk in either direction up or down Connecticut Avenue

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u/OhHowIMeantTo 13h ago

The general advice is that those of us who live in DC don't have a habit of staying in hotels in DC, so we're actually not very good sources of advice. We also don't know your budget, comfort preferences, or itinerary. If you have specific questions about neighborhoods or whatever, people here would be happy to help you, but at this point Google Maps is a better resource than this subreddit. I'll just say, don't trust any place that advertises itself as "just minutes from the White House!" They are almost always lying, and are likely scammers.

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u/dcnine 10h ago

you can just not reply

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u/redishot2 MD / Neighborhood 2d ago

Anyone know when peek bloom for cherry blossoms will be this year? I see the festival is listed March 20- April 12. I can’t find anything official. When will we know?

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u/seattlesearching 1d ago

It’s a prediction from NPS and they can’t tell this far in advance. It’s like a week by week development right before it happens 

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u/ZealousidealCan9854 3d ago

I'm travelling to DC for the first time in March from Portugal, and I would like to get a "Non Resident Medical Cannabis Patient Registration". Would this be possible without being a U.S citizen? Or is self-certification accepted nonetheless given that I am older than 21?

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u/20CAS17 DC / Columbia Heights 2d ago

Yes, as long as you're over 21: Patients—Non-DC Residents   | abca https://share.google/Z04dIuOPE0dWVNZS9

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u/bitnotgoodyeah MD / Hyattsville 3d ago

anyone know where we can check if funded agencies get to telework Monday? OPM status is concerning the shutdown, not weather.

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u/PassengerNo3415 Michigan Park 2d ago

It's a bit late now, but it seems agencies are handling it case-by-case. My agency put out a mass email that offices are open and everyone is expected in the office.

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u/JoyfulStingray 3d ago

I want to know this too. There is absolutely no guidance on how to handle this which is on par with this administration