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Jul 21, 2015

D.C. is the “State” With The Highest Per-Capita Consumer Financial Complaints

Via Shutterstock. By DCist contributor Rachel Kaufman. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a new database of people who have filed complaints about persistent/harassing debt collectors, credit report mistakes, and financial scammers. Turns out that D.C. is averaging 577 complaints per 100,000 people, which is the highest of any “state.” (As with any rankings that compare D.C. to other states, the numbers are likely skewed since the District is more urban than a real…

Apr 29, 2013

Tumblr Reveals Nightmarish Conditions in Cleveland Park

You think you’ve got problems? Try living in Cleveland Park!

Feb 07, 2013

Some Residents Not Happy With Wisconsin Avenue Road Diet

Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park has been rebuilt and reconfigured to be safer for pedestrians, but some residents are complaining that it’s leading to significant traffic backups.

Jan 15, 2013

Dermatologist Suing Former Patient Over Negative Yelp Review

After writing posting an online review of what she considered to be a rather nightmarish dermatological procedure, a D.C. resident now finds herself on the receiving end of a lawsuit from a doctor she says left her with a visible scar.

Dec 24, 2012

Federal Worker’s Farting Recognized as Workplace Nuisance

A Social Security Administration employee was formally reprimanded earlier this month for stinking up the workplace.

Nov 12, 2012

Many Commuters Irate That Metro Operating on Saturday Schedule Today

Many a Metro user have complained that trains were slow and crowded this morning, operating on a holiday schedule when many non-federal workers don’t have the day off.

Sep 27, 2012

Uber Gets No Complaints on Taxi Commission’s Official Record

Even though Ron Linton, the chairman of the D.C. Taxicab Commission, has said that he has heard complaints from Uber customers, his agency’s records show otherwise.

Aug 21, 2012

When Nats Games Run Late, Metro Closes Doors

While fans who attended last night’s thrilling 13-inning win over the Atlanta Braves complained that they couldn’t get home on Metro, that’s not the transit agency’s fault—it’s the team’s.

Aug 06, 2012

Back Alley Waffles Employees File Complaints Over Unpaid Wages

Two employees of the now-shuttered Back Alley Waffles say that they haven’t been paid over $1,500 worth of wages they earned, and they’re pissed about it.

Feb 21, 2012

D.C. Resident Wants Speeding Cameras Fines Lowered

A D.C. resident is petitioning for speed camera fines to be dropped to $20 per violation.

 
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