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Jul 29, 2019

This Self-Cleaning Toilet Cost Metro More Than $400K, And It Doesn’t Work Anymore

In 2003, Metro said it would cost about $14,400 a year for routine service and maintenance.

Mar 30, 2017

This Map Helps You Find The Closest Restrooms Near Metro Stations

The folks at Michael & Son created it to help people “avoid bathroom-related mishaps.”

Jan 11, 2017

Proposed Law Would Look For A Way To Bring Public Bathrooms To D.C.

“Lack of access to public restrooms is an issue which affects many residents, but its effects are particularly felt by residents experiencing homeless and people with unique restroom needs.”

Sep 07, 2012

D.C. Restaurant a Finalist in Search for Nation’s Best Bathroom

The Georgetown Asian fusion spot Mie N Yu gets mixed marks on its cuisine, but its bathroom is in the running to be named the best public restroom in America.

Jun 20, 2012

A Broken Toilet Could Cost You $420 a Month

D.C. Water wants to know if your toilet is wasting water, because if it is, you’ll probably end up with a staggeringly steep water bill. In a new YouTube video, the utility has some pointers.

Nov 15, 2011

Now, What We’ve All Been Waiting For: The Johnson Tapes

Look, if you haven’t yet taken a couple of minutes to listen to the newly released recordings of former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and his wife, former county councilmember Leslie Johnson, talking on the phone in the minutes before federal agents busted down their door and took them into custody on bribery-related charges, we’re going to go ahead and recommend that you do that now.

Oct 24, 2011

Chantilly-Based Portable Toilet Puts Your Bathroom To Shame

Remember that scene in Seinfeld when George Costanza showed off his savant-like ability to rattle off the best bathroom anywhere in the city when given an address? Well, chances are Costanza’s gift would be wasted in Chantilly, Virginia — there is but one bathroom based there that matters!

Oct 20, 2009

Georgetown Toilet Shooter Appears in Court

If you haven’t been reading the Georgetown Voice’s coverage of the bizarre events that led to the destruction of a Georgetown University toilet on Friday night, head over there and take a good look. The Post picked up the story today, while the Voice continues to toil away at every last detail. The facts so far are these: the university held its annual “Midnight Madness” event at McDonough Gym on Friday night, and during…

 
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