I write all my checks with a sharpie. How is this not permanent? Sarah - from previous message - [snip] Use Permanent Gel Pens only Unlike standard inks, gel's absorbed into the paper! [snip]

As a victim to this exact crime myself (except it was to the IRS instead of DC), I HIGHLY recommend these two steps: 1. Arrange with IRS for regular withdrawals directly from your bank acccout 2. Sign

My family has made good use of CVS's Minute Clinic in Tenley -- from a Tetanus shot after stepping on a nail, the strep infections, to the removal of a thorn deeply imbedded in a foot (Not the same fo

I have also used AJ for two of my past moves. Great crew. Highly recommend. Sarah on Macomb - previous message - Dear All, I had a wonderful experience with a local mover last week. He goes by AJ, and

Apex Optical is the gold standard https://www.apexoptical.com/ Sarah - original message - Hi everyone, My five-year-old needs glasses. Does anyone have recommendations for optical stores that have a g

Adas Israel has collection boxes in their coatroom for such things. Just bring them over during regular business hours. And thanks, Sarah Brooks - original message - I very very sadly find myself with

I saw it too. The sign also mentioned [the intersection of 34th &] Newark, which is also very hard to cross. Sarah - original message - My wife and I just saw signs all along 34th street asking DDOT t

I just applied, having turned 65. I was rejected because I am "not born before March 1, 1955" because I'm not 65. Typical DC. Sarah on Macomb - original message - Does anyone know how this service wor

Every formulary I have gotten from WellCare lists only 3 tiers. Sarah - previous message - Regarding Tiers of meds for Medicare Part D: There have been typically 5 Tiers recognized, but here is the la

I had the opposite experience. I received a letter saying one of my drugs was going to go up in cost next year. I called the number they suggested and it was answered by a clearly overseas person. He

If it was a plane, it was probably too close to the Veep's house and that triggered the helicopters. Sarah - previous message - Anyone know what occasioned these flights? One or two small helicopters

I am currently working with them. Awaiting permits (sigh), so can't give a final rating, but so far, everything has gone smoothly. I also had some technical challenges that they conquered. For years I

Agree and that's why it is 'interesting' that after 6 months of doing nothing, I threatened legal action against PNC, and by the end of the week, I had every dime back. It was a LOT of money, so the i

Yes, that is my understanding as well. Reinforced by my experience. I assume PNC was sitting on the money returned. Until I threatened legal action—again, money was returned to my account immediately.

My bank is PNC. When I threatened legal action after 6 months, I had my money a week later. The bank that cashed the washed check was Chase. Sarah - from previous message - Can people share the names

I recommend Boomer Benefits (boomerbenefits.com), a broker. It doesn't cost you a thing and they give great advice. Sarah on Macomb - original message - My provider, WELLCARE, has substantially increa

Parking aside, we have ample grocery stores to handle more customers. And with restaurants having trouble hanging on, having more customers is a good thing. There is a huge housing crisis in the count

Funny this is mentioned today as I am visiting my son in NYC and he (and others) were stomping on them as they were walking, doing their bit to stamp out the 'invasive species.' Now that I know that w

If you think the kids at the private schools are not using drugs and having sex, I've got news for you. Sarah on Macomb - from original message - [snip] What should be done? [snip] Avoid DCPS and pay

This Giant serves an elderly, not highly mobile community. Those who don't fit in that category have gravitated to the other opportunities in the area; but for this community, it is their only option.