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“Tulip Day DC takes place on March 15.” Free Tickets Available Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

UPDATE 10:45am Monday: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”

Well this is awesome:

“Tulip Day Washington 2026, March 15

This spring, one of America’s most colorful public events will make its debut in the nation’s capital as Tulip Day Washington transforms DC’s National Mall into a breathtaking tulip-picking garden on March 15, 2026.

Approximately 150,000 tulips will be a vibrant, one-day floral showcase with views of the U.S. Capitol. From 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, visitors will be invited to pick ten tulips for free to welcome the arrival of spring.

EVENT DETAILS (more…)

Ranked Choice Voting in DC Flyers Sent Out

By Prince Of Petworth

From DCBOE:

“OVERVIEW

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) – What is it?

Ranked choice voting (RCV) is a voting method in which voters rank candidates in order of preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, 4th choice, 5th choice). Beginning with the June 2026 Primary Election in DC, ranked choice voting will be used in eligible contests with three or more candidates.

RCV allows your vote to count towards another candidate if your 1st choice candidate receives the fewest votes.

Why does DC use RCV? (more…)

Dock Blocked? “Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full docking stations for free.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

Thanks to Emily for writing in, “normally there’s a fee for “bad parking” (locking the bike to a bike rack, leaving it on the sidewalk). If the intended dock is full, you can leave it parked “badly” with no additional fee” and passing on from Capital Bikeshare yesterday:

“Rolling up to a full station at the end of a ride can throw off your whole flow. You’ve arrived at your destination, but now you’re circling the block, trying to figure out where to lock up to avoid the out-of-station fee. You told us you needed more flexibility, so we built a better way to wrap up your ride.

A new perk, just for members.

Starting today, Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full docking stations for free.
Here’s how it works (more…)

Snow Patrol Update: “The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight” Plows Hit the Streets with Salt at Noon

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Callan Swenson

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is providing an update on forecasted snow and the District Snow Team’s posture and deployment.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed the District under a Winter Weather Advisory from 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, February 23. Rain is expected throughout the day, transitioning to snow this afternoon as temperatures drop. The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight, with the bulk of precipitation ending before sunrise tomorrow morning. Additionally, 30-40 mph winds are possible overnight and into Monday morning. (more…)

OK about that storm, “NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia”

By Prince Of Petworth


Local legend, Tom, participates in a milkening for a previous storm.

From AlertDC:

“NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia on Sunday, 2/22 from 5PM until Monday, 2/23 at 10AM.

WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

WHERE: District of Columbia

WHEN: From 5PM Sunday to 10AM Monday.”

From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)

2026 Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

Always fun but not sure what will happen if it snows…

From MPD:

“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)

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