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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Lamont Carey <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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October 31, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,   

Happy Halloween, DC! We're calling on everyone to work together to make today a safe and fun Halloween for our kids.

Here's how you can help:


* If you are going out tonight, consider using public transportation rather than driving. *But if you will be driving, slow down!* We know that on Halloween kids like to run around and they get excited, and so we need drivers to be extra cautious. 
* If you'll be taking trick-or-treaters out this evening, make sure they stay where you can see them and that they are cautious when crossing the road. 
* If you have older teenagers who are going out tonight, make sure you know what their plans are, who they will be with, where they will be, and when they are coming home. 
* If you're an adult who will be out celebrating, don't drive under the influence and don't let anyone in your group drive under the influence. Use public transportation, have a designated driver, or use rideshare. 

And, finally, if you're still looking for a safe and fun Halloween activity for your kids, the Department of Parks and Recreation [ [link removed] ] and the Metropolitan Police Department [ [link removed] ] are hosting many free events across all eight wards tonight and tomorrow — haunted houses, trunk or treating, a costume skate party, and more. 

Let's make tonight a safe, fun, and joyful Halloween for our kids. 

Sincerely,

Muriel BowserHalloween at King ES

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In This Week's Newsletter:

* Reminder: Leaf Collection Begins in Section A on Monday [ #link_4 ]
* Save the Date: DCPS Family Math Night [ #link_3 ]
* #BeDowntown: Arts & Appetite for Aspiring Entrepreneurs [ #link_2 ]

Reminder: Leaf Collection Begins in Section A on Monday
Section A Leaf Collection

Help make leaf collection a success this season! Check your collection section [ [link removed] ] and sign up for updates [ [link removed] ] to know when it’s time to rake out in your neighborhood. When it’s your turn, rake leaves into the tree box or to the curb in front of your home. You can use paper bags if you’d like, but remember, plastic bags can’t be used for composting.

And don’t forget: pumpkins and food scraps can be composted [ [link removed] ] at 31 food waste bins or 12 drop-off sites across DC.  

*Section A: Rake out by Sunday, November 2! * 

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Save the Date: DCPS Family Math Night
DCPS Math Night

DCPS Parent University is a workshop series designed to help families support their child's learning and growth. 

On November 13, join us for an engaging evening of hands-on math activities that will help your student build confidence with numbers. This is also an opportunity to get questions answered about your child's math curriculum and to learn more about how math is taught in DCPS.


* *When:* Thursday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m.
* *Where:* Noyes Elementary School, 2725 10th St NE
* *Register here [ [link removed] ]*

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#BeDowntown: Arts & Appetite for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Arts and Appetite

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur in DC? Next week, DC Government is hosting Arts & Appetite, a hands-on, solutions-driven event designed to demystify the process of starting a business for chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Whether attendees are just beginning to explore an idea or already navigating the startup phase, this event will offer direct access to the resources, guidance, and networks needed to move forward. 


* *When:* Tuesday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m.
* *Where:* Gallery Space @ Gallery Place, 737 7th St NW
* *More information here [ [link removed] ]*

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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