In: Takoma
Residents Are Opposing: An editorial in the Takoma Voice
Because: A Takoma Park, Md., resident rants that Takoma, D.C., has been hit by “an influx of the rich and rude.”
We Say: Diamond-encrusted ponchos now on back order.
In: Marbury Plaza
Residents Are Opposing: Loiterers on Ridge Place SE
Because: They leave marijuana debris so thick that neighbors have to “sweep it up.”
We Say: Mr. Clean is baked out of his mind.
In: Brookland
Residents Are Opposing: DPW
Because: Some employees put neighborhood trash into a dumpster, but the next group emptied it all back out.
We Say: You’ve never heard of garbage rotation?
In: Columbia Heights
Residents Are Opposing: The Salvation Army
Because: The rooftop HVAC unit is too loud.
We Say: That’s just God telling Moses how much to pay for crappy furniture.
In: Shepherd Park
Residents Are Opposing: Geranium Market
Because: Despite a recent ban, it continues to sell single containers of alcohol.
We Say: How about buy one, get five free?
—Josh Levin