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Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum and Where to Compost Your Pumpkins!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s office:

“Residents can find weekly leaf collection updates every Friday through DPW’s online leaf tracker at dpw.dc.gov/leaf or by calling the DPW Leaf Line at (202) 671-LEAF (5323). The tracker will be updated every Friday with more precise information on scheduled collection.

In addition to the trackers, leaf collection teams will distribute door hangers in advance to alert residents that they are entering their two-week collection window. Residents should rake leaves to the curb or tree box in front of their home the weekend before their scheduled collection week. On collection days, residents should avoid parking along curb lanes to ensure efficient leaf vacuuming.

Leaf collections will occur twice in each neighborhood for residents who receive DPW trash and recycling services.

Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum (more…)

Road Closures for the 2024 BellRinger bicycle ride on Saturday and the Marine Corps Marathon Sunday and

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jennifer Williamson

From MPD:

“On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the 2024 BellRinger bicycle ride will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.:

M Street from Scott Key Bridge to Whitehurst Freeway, NW
Canal Road from Whitehurst Freeway to Chain Bridge, NW
Foxhall Road from MacArthur Boulevard to Canal Road, NW
Reservoir Road from V Street and Canal Road, NW
Clara Barton Parkway from the Chain Bridge to the District-Maryland state line”

And

“On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the Marine Corps Marathon 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 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: (more…)

“The big annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The big annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Don’t miss it!

Our sale includes women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, linens, framed art, housewares, holiday decorations, and other treasures galore.

Our church is on Connecticut Ave, just north of the Dupont Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.

Full details below (more…)

Mark It: The 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is Tuesday! (Oct. 29)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to JP for sending from 17th and R Street, NW: “New artwork for the high heel race.”

From the High Heel event page:

“The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings and community members as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and filled with local drag entertainment and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition!

HIGH HEEL RACER INFORMATION: (more…)

“Celebrate Halloween with $6.66 pints” at Atlas Brew Works on Halloween

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Atlas Brew Works

From a press release:

“WHAT: Atlas Brew Works is excited to offer specials at all three taproom locations throughout the day on Thursday, October 31. Celebrate Halloween with $6.66 pints of Silent Neighbor, Festbier, and other select fall beers all day long. Pair these drink specials with award-winning Andy’s Pizza for purchase at the Navy Yard and Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room locations. All three locations will also host a costume contest at 8pm with the first place winners walking away with a $50 Atlas Brew Works gift card. (more…)

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