🧻 DC’s best public bathrooms

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Casino-Arena Collab Blocked

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis have rejected a proposal that would move the Caps and Wizards to Tysons instead of Potomac Yard, alongside a casino. The plan represents one of the last hopes to revive the arena deal after a VA senator blocked it earlier this month. [Washington Post 🔒, City Cast DC 🎧]

People Are Flocking to DC

D.C.’s population is growing faster than the suburbs. A new study shows that the city’s population has grown 1.2% over the past three years to 678,972. Mayor Bowser’s five-year “comeback plan” hopes to have the city at 750,000 by 2028. [Axios]

Nobody Wants Snyder’s Mansion

Dan Snyder has donated his Potomac mansion to the American Cancer Society after looking for a buyer for over a year. Maybe the $49 million price tag was too much for people. It would have been D.C.’s highest-ever residential sale. [Axios]

• The much-maligned former owner of the Commanders sold the team last year. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Don’t Worry About Your Weird Water Smells

If you notice a slight change in the smell or taste of your tap water, don’t fret! It’s part of the city’s yearly water treatment cleaning and is still perfectly safe to drink. [NBC4]

The Best Public Bathrooms In DC

Metro’s recent unveiling of its newly renovated bathrooms got us thinking – what are D.C.’s best (or at least not horrible) public bathrooms you can use for free? They can be few and far between. Not to get too graphic, but I do feel like somewhat of an expert in this regard.

Library of Congress (Capitol Hill)

Starting off strong, the entire bathroom is made of rose marble, and it’s always empty. It’s the most luxurious public sh*t you will ever take, plus it has a great selfie mirror for after, so everyone knows what you’ve been up to.

Planet Word (Downtown)

Planet Word’s bathrooms are literally award-winning. Stalls feature extremely highbrow quotes like, "If at first you don't succeed, flush, flush again." and "I stink, therefore I am."

DC Metro (Everywhere)

After 14 years, Metro finally finished renovating its 169 bathrooms. They might not be luxurious, but they are clean and extremely necessary for when you’ve had a few too many coffees before heading to work. Heads up, you might need the station manager to unlock it for you!

The Line Hotel Lobby (Adams Morgan)

Completely marble stalls, glowy lighting, and those extra thick disposable towels make this one of my favorite bathrooms in the city (yes, I’ve thought about this a lot).

Anacostia Arts Center (Anacostia)

This bathroom comes with the added bonus of being able to check out one of Anacostia’s coolest third spaces. You can also stop by Fresh Food Factory, the health food store right next door, to stock up on probiotics after.

Botanic Garden (Capitol Hill)

Ok, I’m not going to lie, this one is a little sweaty and humid. But it’s worth it because on your way to the bathroom, you get to experience the entire world's ecosystem.

Kramers Books (Dupont)

Everyone knows about the classic Starbucks + Barnes & Noble magical laxative combo. But what about the specialty latte + Kramer’s combo? It has a similar effect, not that I would know 👀

Malcolm X Park (Columbia Heights)

This one comes in clutch when you’ve had a little too much bag wine in the park and simply can’t fathom braving the 16th Street NW hill. They are surprisingly stylish but, fair warning, crowded days can leave them a bit worse for wear.

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