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John A. Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

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

Chief of Staff:
Tomás Talamante <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

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

Senior Advisor:
Lindsey Parker <[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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November 21, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,     

For the third time in five years – and for the second year in a row – the Washington Spirit are back in the NWSL championship. And DC is ready to cheer them on to victory.  

It was less than a decade ago that we opened Audi Field, and it was only in 2023 that the Spirit began playing all their home games there. And game after game, fans come to Buzzard Point from across the region to bring a sold-out Rowdy Audi to life.

The Spirit exemplify our commitment to and investments in keeping DC the Sports Capital. It’s about bringing fans and players together in world-class venues. It’s about pride in our city and building relationships between our teams and communities. It’s about the excitement and energy that games like tomorrow’s championship will bring to our city – all the way from San Jose.

With that said, we know there will be watch parties happening across the city, and I encourage you to find one. And on Friday and Saturday, we will light up the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge yellow in celebration of the Spirit.

Let’s go, Spirit – good luck and we’ll see you back in the District of Champions.

Sincerely,   

Muriel Bowser
In This Week's Newsletter:

* Mark Your Calendar for EdFEST: DC’s Annual Public School Fairs [ #link_4 ]
* Save the Date: Mayor Bowser’s Senior Holiday Celebration [ #link_3 ]
* #BeDowntown: DowntownDC Holiday Market Now Open [ #link_5 ]
* Leaf Collection: Section B In Progress [ #link_1 ]

Mark Your Calendar for EdFEST: DC’s Annual Public School Fairs
EdFEST 2025

EdFEST is the District’s annual public school fair where families can learn about school options for the upcoming year. At EdFEST, you can meet representatives from DCPS and public charter schools and ask questions about school programs, support services, and extracurricular activities so that you can choose the best fit for your child. Register today! 


* *Grades 9-12* 
* *When: *Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
* *Where: *Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol Steet NE 

* *PK3 – Grade 8*
* *When: *Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
* *Where: *Kraken Kourts & Skates, 514 Rhode Island Avenue NE

* *More information: *myschooldc.org/events/edfest [ [link removed] ] 

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Save the Date: Mayor Bowser’s Senior Holiday Celebration
Senior Holiday Party RSVP

Mayor Bowser’s 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration will be here before you know it. RSVP today and get ready for a day of fun, food, music, dancing, giveaways, and more! 


* *When: *Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m.
* *Where: *Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Avenue SE
* *RSVP: *tinyurl.com/holidaycelebration27 [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: DowntownDC Holiday Market Now Open
Downtown Holiday Market

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is now open! With 119 vendors, festive food options, live entertainment, and more, there’s something for everyone. Make a plan to come Downtown, hang out with family and friends, and get your holiday shopping started. 


* *When: *Daily from November 21 through December 23 (closed Thanksgiving Day) 
* Monday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
* Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
* Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

* *Where: *F Street NW, between 7th and 9th Streets
* *More information: *downtowndc.org/holiday-market [ [link removed] ] 

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Leaf Collection: Section B In Progress
2025 fall leaf collection

The District’s leaf collection team is working their way through the first round of collection for Section B. Rake your leaves into the tree box or curb in front of your home and our crews will be by to collect. You can put your leaves in paper bags if you’d like, but please don’t use plastic bags—they can’t be composted.

Check your collection section [ [link removed] ] and sign up for updates [ [link removed] ] to stay informed.  

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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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