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J. I. Swiderski, MURP

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// 🚢, 🚲, & 🚌 advocate & planner // DC Michigander; Pitt+VATech alum // fan of PGH, SF, cities; walking, bikes, & buses; libraries; maps; baseball, football, & hockey; puns; oxford commas; & semicolons // Opinions mine, but you can have 'em // πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š they/he

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Even the shit they do sell, they don't actually sell in the store, much less have functional floor models you can try.

Last time I went to Best Buy to try to try a few phone options I was thinking about, all they had out were dummies, & only like 2 in stockβ€”you could only mail order the rest.

06.03.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

anybody else having trouble working because they are so fucking angry all the time?

06.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

Especially in pre-school!

06.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Typically, assuming a two-way bikeway, a median that's too high for private cars but emergency vehicles can pass over.

06.03.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I usually do that as well, not sure where they got my direct line but they also got my name wrong 🀷

06.03.2026 01:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sacramento, Salem, Olympia, Juneau, Honolulu, and...?
Boise?

06.03.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No mail yet, but I got another text message from his campaign today...

06.03.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

...did she have an answer?

06.03.2026 01:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

... I think we've finally figured out why he's not showing up to any of these...

06.03.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Americans will do anything to avoid using the metric system 🦩

06.03.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 165 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

The rescheduled meetup with Miguel partiful.com/e/UuTYQ9iv6O... does overlap with GGWash's Planners of Color happy hour ggwash.org/calendar/eve... β€” but they're down the block from each other, so hopefully those interested in both can do both.

04.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Next week!

Still excited to host this meet-n-greet with
@miguelward1.bsky.social β€” but unfortunately we've had to reschedule to next week. Come see him (and us) next Thursday, 3/12, still at Grand Duchess in Adams Morgan (and now slightly earlier--event's been moved up to 5:30–7pm).

04.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

could be interesting to compare post-storm attendance with schools' in-boundary %s and dominant trip-to-school transportation modes....

04.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the meetup with Miguel's been rescheduled (now 3/12 @ 5:30p), so maybe next week instead :-p

04.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We had to reschedule the meet & greet with @miguelward1.bsky.social to Thursday, March 12 at 5:30-7 pm at the same location (Grand Duchess)! Hope you’ll be able to make it! partiful.com/e/UuTYQ9iv6O...

04.03.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Concept Open House

online edition of the full notice for the Taylor St Protected Bikeway Concept on March 31 at Woodridge Library: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/DCW...

04.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Concept Open House

(WASHINGTON, DC) β€” The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host an open house to share conceptual designs and alternatives considered for a protected bikeway that will improve safety and operations along Harewood Rd NW, Fort Drive NE, and Taylor Street NE from Rock Creek Church Rd NW to South Dakota Ave. NE.

For more information about this project please visit: bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov/pages/taylor-street-ne or contact the project manager Anne Welch, anne.welch@dc.gov.

WHAT: Taylor Street Protected Bikeway – Concept Open House

WHEN and WHERE: 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Woodridge Neighborhood Library
1801 Hamlin St NE
Washington, DC 20018

TIME: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (This open house is accessible to the public at any point within this timeframe.)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING: Come to the location listed above between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to learn more about DDOT’s concepts for a protected bikeway on Harewood Rd NW, Fort Dr NE and Taylor Street NE. Provide input to DDOT staff about the concepts and alternatives considered. Your input will inform a conceptual design for a protected bikeway that improves service and safety on Taylor Street NE.

Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Concept Open House (WASHINGTON, DC) β€” The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host an open house to share conceptual designs and alternatives considered for a protected bikeway that will improve safety and operations along Harewood Rd NW, Fort Drive NE, and Taylor Street NE from Rock Creek Church Rd NW to South Dakota Ave. NE. For more information about this project please visit: bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov/pages/taylor-street-ne or contact the project manager Anne Welch, anne.welch@dc.gov. WHAT: Taylor Street Protected Bikeway – Concept Open House WHEN and WHERE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin St NE Washington, DC 20018 TIME: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (This open house is accessible to the public at any point within this timeframe.) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING: Come to the location listed above between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to learn more about DDOT’s concepts for a protected bikeway on Harewood Rd NW, Fort Dr NE and Taylor Street NE. Provide input to DDOT staff about the concepts and alternatives considered. Your input will inform a conceptual design for a protected bikeway that improves service and safety on Taylor Street NE.

Can't Make the Meeting?
Materials from this meeting will be made available at bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov/pages/taylor-street-ne within 48 hours of the conclusion of the meeting. 

Can’t Make a Meeting?
Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website within 72 hours of meeting conclusion. Those who would like to leave a comment about the study can do so by leaving a comment on the project website.

Do you need assistance to participate? 
[DDOT] is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the [ADA] and other related statutes. In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination is a violation of the Act and will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
If you need special accommodations or Sign Language interpretation, please contact Xavier Davis, American Sign Language ADA Coordinator, at xavier.davis@dc.gov or the Equity and Inclusion Division at ddot.ada@dc.gov at least 72 business hours in advance of the meeting. ADA accommodations will be provided free of charge.

Can't Make the Meeting? Materials from this meeting will be made available at bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov/pages/taylor-street-ne within 48 hours of the conclusion of the meeting. Can’t Make a Meeting? Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website within 72 hours of meeting conclusion. Those who would like to leave a comment about the study can do so by leaving a comment on the project website. Do you need assistance to participate? [DDOT] is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the [ADA] and other related statutes. In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination is a violation of the Act and will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): If you need special accommodations or Sign Language interpretation, please contact Xavier Davis, American Sign Language ADA Coordinator, at xavier.davis@dc.gov or the Equity and Inclusion Division at ddot.ada@dc.gov at least 72 business hours in advance of the meeting. ADA accommodations will be provided free of charge.

DDOT to hold an Open House to present the Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Concept, March 31, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Woodridge Library (1801 Hamlin St NE at 18th & Rhode Island Ave) #bikeDC

Materials to be posted at bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov/pages/taylor-street-ne after (some already have been)

04.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Bro, ICE is still here kidnapping people, now they’ve even got transit vans advertising fake companies.

04.03.2026 04:14 πŸ‘ 2159 πŸ” 1115 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 10

I tell people that if the government is covering up the existence of aliens, NASA is absolutely not involved, because astrobiologists can't keep a secret to save their lives

04.03.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 978 πŸ” 218 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 8
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A DNC Official Will Run for Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Seat - Washingtonian Kinney Zalesne filed paperwork Monday that would make her Norton’s first primary challenger.

β€œZalesne is a deputy national finance chair of the [DNC]…[was] co-chair of Women for Harris in 2024 [and] a strategist for…[both] Clintons' presidential campaigns.… she’s also been a business consultant, a Microsoft executive, and a bestselling author of a book about trends in business & culture.”

04.03.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No, Kinzinger is stretching for outrage or simply lying.
(🧡: bsky.app/profile/kyle...)

04.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s based on the Odyssey, so that makes a certain amount of sense….

04.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Correct. Council should have passed these bills back in August. They keep asking MPD for information they never mandated MPD to collect.

03.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As chairman of ANC 1B, I brought in the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety to answer tough questions about MPD and ICE. Republicans in Congress will *never* do proper oversight, so it’s on us. The Council should pass these bills & as a CM I’ll work to ensure they’re implemented

03.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come meet @miguelward1.bsky.social, who’s running to be the next Ward 1 Councilmember in DC, tomorrow Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm at the Grand Duchess to learn more about his transit & housing plans! partiful.com/e/UuTYQ9iv6O...

03.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

Ham-hoofed, perhaps...?

03.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Gather @ 11am @ Trinidad Rec Ctr πŸ›πŸŒ³
πŸ“End @ metrobar πŸ•πŸ»
* Free kids craft
* Wood fired pizza from El Jefe for sale

02.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Volunteer for Miguel Please tell us how you'd like to help spread the word about Miguel's campaign for DC Council!

With spring incoming, the weather is going to get better and better! Sign up to spend some time outside canvassing with us: docs.google.com/forms/d/1zso...

02.03.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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Wordle 1,717 3/6

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02.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apropos of nothing…

β€œAnyone who destroys a life is considered to have destroyed an entire world; and anyone who saves a life is as if he saved an entire world.”

Talmud, Sanhedrin 4:5

02.03.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0