last christmas tree in town

Happy June 1st – Behold this Beautiful Last*** Christmas Tree in Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Fred for sending this beauty from 16th and Corcoran St, NW.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo from Eckington by Alicia

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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One More March Last* Christmas Tree and a PSA on what to do with them now.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This is one of two Christmas trees (the other is in a treebox) near the corner of Park Place and Otis Place NW, both of which have been hanging around since January, pre-Snowcrete. (The fence for the Old Soldier’s Home.)

When I called 311, I was told Christmas tree pickup was over and any trees in the alley for regular trash pickup will be taken if space allows.” (more…)

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