Join the DCCA Neighborhood Meeting with
Congresswoman Norton and Councilmember Pinto
Monday, October 5th
7:30 PM

DCCA Monthly Meeting will resume online and October's meeting is open to all. Monday's featured speakers include the two women representing Dupont Circle in U.S. Congress and on the DC City Council:

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Our speakers will present on issues relevant to Dupont Circle followed by a Q&A session.

DCCA Monthly Membership meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM. Members and non-members are welcome to register and attend the October meeting. You must register in order to receive log in credentials.

DCCA ANC2B Forum Event a Success!
DCCA hosted an informational forum so that Dupont residents could hear from each of the ANC2B candidates and understand their viewpoints on local issues.

DCCA's President, Glenn Engelmann moderated the session and Boardmember Kerry Kemp cheerfully helped keep candidates to time.

The forum was a refreshing show of civic participation and neighborliness. We thank the candidates for showing true respect for one another and sharing their passion about neighborhood issues and its future.

The ANCs were established to bring government closer to the people, and to bring the people closer to government. We encourage you to click here and take some time to watch the forum and get to know your ANC commissioner and learn more about those who will be on your November ballot.

Click here to view a list of the candidates and a map of the ANC2B Single Member Districts.
DC COVID-19 Updates and Response
  • As always you can find the DC Government's COVID-19 informational update here. The page contains continually updated news, resources, testing sites and data on the public health emergency.

  • The Mayor's September 28th Situational Update offers current data on community spread, an opt-in app that supports contact tracing, information on schools, changes with parks and recreation, reminders about the flu vaccine and more. Click here to read the update.

Beginning the 1st Week of Oct. Voters will be Sent Mail-In Ballot

The DC Board of Elections has said that all active voters will be sent a mail-in ballot to their registered address beginning the first week in October. To learn more about mail in ballots, early voting and voter registration, click here.


The Washington Post compiled this Q&A style DC voting guide What you need to know about early voting, mail-in ballots

And DC Line offers a ballot preview: Who’s on DC’s general election ballot
Board of Elections DC At-Large Council Member Debates
September 30, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Links to watch for the Debates for At Large Council Member can be found below. Please note these links are for the viewers, not participants. The debates were hosted by the Office of Campaign Finance and moderated by Washington Post reporter, Fenit Nirrapil.
Foliage Fallout
November 9 - January 24

Fall Leaf Collection will begin on November 9

This year, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure for Department of Public Works (DPW) employees, residents are required to bag their leaves.

DPW will distribute 20 paper bags to each household, and bag distribution will begin on October 30. An unlimited number of paper bags can be left for pickup.
Share Your Story
Dupont's Second Story Books with the help of Fine Books & Collections Magazine is creating an online archive where you can share how books are helping you get through this challenging period.

Your brief comments – or long essays – will be archived at the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.

Click here to read more about the project.
Simply the Best
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The Washington City Paper 2020 Best of D.C. Reader Picks featured many neighborhood favorites, including Bethesda Bagels, The Board Room, Pizzeria Paradisio, Duke's Grocery, Lucky Buns, Bistro du Coin, Sushi Taro, Moby Dick, Anju, Hank's.

All of our local restaurants have a long road ahead in recovery, please consider checking out the dine in and takeaway menus for your next meal!

Looking for something new? Check out this list of 9 D.C. Area Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About This Fall
First Friday: October Edition
Explore virtual First Friday TONIGHT around Dupont Circle! 

See some art galleries virtually and get inspired! www.FirstFridayDupont.org
Creativity Sparks in the Time of COVID
The Washingtonian and other locals have been posting pictures of the latest Halloween innovation - candy chutes to allow social distancing rewards for trick-or-treaters.


Not ready to think about Halloween just yet? Check out DCist's 10 Things to do This Weekend.
Local Newslinks of Note

D.C. Council Passes Long List Of Changes To Try To Achieve Zero Traffic Fatalities Goal - LINK

D.C. Council Passes More Protections For Renters During Pandemic - LINK

Winter Is Coming, And D.C. Restaurant Workers And Owners Are Worried - LINK
Membership runs through the calendar year.

DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws.
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