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[quote=Anonymous]What's a DC One Card?

I want to say pay no attention to all the snark about crime, but it's a city and newcomers really do need to be aware that crime happens.  Don't leave anything in your parked car - even a dirty ol pair of gym shoes.  Don't walk around with your phone up to your face.  I'm always amazed by the people standing on a crowded Metro with their bag hanging open, or people who put their phone or purse on the table while sitting at an outdoor cafe.

Do get security for your home.  There are all kinds of inexpensive camera and alarm systems. The city just announced grants to subsidize private cameras in high crime areas.

Find and join your neighborhood listserv.  Most neighborhoods have them on Yahoo or Google.  Best way to get answrs to direct questions.  Not everyone on DCUM lives in DC or even the DC metro area.

Since you're talking about your car, you should download the Parkmobile app and set up an account.  It lets you pay for street parking all over the city. Be aware that parking tickets provide a huge revenue stream for the city, so never assume that you can fudge it because you're only going in for a few minutes.  If you don't see posted parking limits right away, look until you find them.  Ignorance will not be an excuse, fines double after 60 days, and getting a boot on your car is maybe the most unpleasant civic lesson.

Speaking of civics, there are both federal and local jurisdictions here and and a limited pool of citizizens, so you will get a jury summons at least every two years for both the District and the U.S. Attorney.  It's like clockwork.

Get to know your neighbors even if (maybe especially if) you have nothing in common with them.  Old timers will look out for you.[/quote]

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