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In: Logan Circle
Residents Are Opposing: Washington Post employees
Because: They park their cars in a public alley at 15th and N Streets NW.
We Say: It’s research for a Sunday Source story on making gazpacho while parked illegally.
In: Thomas Circle
Residents Are Opposing: The light at 14th Street NW and Thomas Circle
Because: It doesn’t allow enough time for old folks to cross the street.
We Say: Time to break out the little-used orange light. And the peach light. And the mauve light…
In: Takoma, D.C.
Residents Are Opposing: Wild dogs
Because: They roam loose and bark fiercely.
We Say: Put little orange hats on them and you’ll have the cutest vigilantes ever.
In: Cleveland Park
Residents Are Opposing: The Supercuts salon on Connecticut Avenue
Because: There’s a line out the door even before it opens.
We Say: Can’t wait to see what’s in that next issue of Highlights.
In: Columbia Heights
Residents Are Opposing: Unlicensed block parties
Because: “Human nature does not like surprises.” [quote from a community meeting]
We Say: How does human nature feel about water balloons?
—Josh Levin