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I love their tool to figure out if something is recyclable:
www.alexandriava.gov/Recycling

I'm so glad more things are recyclable, but it looks like produce containers are not recyclable.
Screenshot of the Alexandria site showing a picture of a plastic produce clamshell. It says to put it in the trash.
September 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Finally got a chance to check out Chinquapin playground's current status. Much better fencing to block only the broken fence rather than the entire playground.
Many thanks to @sarahbagley.bsky.social for following up!
Chinquapin playground with black mesh and chain link fencing blocking the path closest to the road. Close up of Chinquapin playground with black mesh and chain link fencing blocking the path closest to the road. Wooden board blocking an exit at Chinquapin playground.
August 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Post your last photo of DC to show what a hell-hole it is.

Here are stacks of canned goods waiting to be put into boxes at the Capital Area Food Bank. My Cadette Girl Scout Troop helped to fill a lot of boxes.
Canned goods stacked in a warehouse.
August 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
eleep.bsky.social
Alexandria folks- does anyone have information when the playground at Chinquapin is reopening? I can't find anything online about it. And the website about it does not mention that everything but the swings is still closed.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.social
Playground surrounded by temporary fencing, blocking all access. Playground surrounded by temporary fencing, blocking all access. Playground with temporary fencing. There is a sign on the fencing that says Warning This playground is under repair and is unsafe for playing. Serious injury may result. Please call 703.930.3500 for more info. From July 7 to further notice
August 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
eleep.bsky.social
My kids have found the perfect card for all situations. I think we are raising them right.
A white card that reads "biting a rich person" on top of a box that reads "cards against humanity family edition" with a yellow background.
July 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
eleep.bsky.social
And they are still here.
(I got a great response from our Elections office. I sent her a follow up that they are still there.)
I do notice that they are only signs for losing campaigns.
@shannontaylorva.com @aaronrouse.bsky.social @levarstoney.bsky.social
Two large piles of signs on the head next to a walkway. Now covered in rain.
June 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Alexandria folks, who is responsible for picking up signs at a polling place after the election? This is the pile at Beatley today, made by the hardworking folks doing some green space maintenance.
Two large piles of political signs on the grass next to a walkway.
June 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Trolley making inroads into faux Alexandria in support of a great cause, Fort Hunt Prechool's Touch a Truck.
The King Street Trolley at a Touch a Truck event.
June 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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From "Yummy: A History of Desserts" by Victoria Grace Elliot
A drawing of a character with dark skin and green hair leaving on a globe. She is saying "You ever just think about cake?".
May 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Tonight! This is a critical need.
Alexandria VA Police Department Facebook post with a map of the relevant area that states: Road Closure Alert: King St between Dawes Ave & Chesterfield Rd is closed in both directions due to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene.
April 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
eleep.bsky.social
This sign gets me every time I use this bathroom. The old school clip art that is very pixelated and stretched (see round hook above for what a circle should be), the all caps, the lack of a period, and then 3 exclamation points!
Also, this bathroom has an auto flush. It is delayed, but it does it.
The back of a bathroom door. A metal hook above a sign. The sign says please make sure you check behind yourself and flush Thank You!!! And has an old school clip art of a smiley face guy with arms saying Don't Forget with a string tied on his finger.
April 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Thank you so much for coming! They thoroughly enjoyed your visit. (And thank you for your patience and good humor as you learned lots of tidbits about their lives.) You are welcome back anytime!
Sarah is surrounded by a group of overly eager first grade Daisies in blue vests.
March 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
eleep.bsky.social
Celebrating Girl Scout Week by filling a Little Food Pantry.
#GirlScoutWeek #BeTheGoodProject #LittleFoodPantry
Two kids, one in a Daisy vest and one in a Brownie vest, face away from the camera and fill a Little Food Pantry.
March 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Two important parade jobs. Town crier! And horse poop scooper!
Alexandria town crier ringing his bell. A black man is bent over scraping up horse poop with a shovel along the parade route.
March 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Alexandria Folks: Anyone have a 6-11 year old that wants to learn (Nerf) fencing? My kids have signed up but there still needs 7 more to hold the class. (It has been cancelled many times.)
Nerf Fencing- 322609 Ages 6-11. Learn the basic stance, lunge, parries, and attacks, as well as the basic concepts of fencing. All ages will use Nerf foam sabers and have the option to wear fencing equipment. 1 Sections Activity # 322609-02 Description Nerf Fencing Dates 03/05/2025-04/02/2025 Times 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Days W Location Oswald Durant Center Ages 6-11.99 Cost $115.00/$150.00 Availability Available
February 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
eleep.bsky.social
You could support Polk PTA by ordering pizza tonight.
James K. Polk Elementary School PTA Dine Out Fundraiser at THE ORIGINAL FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA NAPOLETAΝΑ EST. 1925 3233 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314 January 30, 2025 11am-10pm *Please present a physical copy of this flyer or show it on your mobile device for your purchase to count towards our event *When ordering pick up or delivery online you will need to CALL the restaurant (703-719-2035) to let them know your order is part of the fundraiser James K. Poik PTA
January 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
eleep.bsky.social
President Snow enjoyed the book Too Many Carrots.
A girl with purple hair is sitting on the floor reading a picture book. There is a large cage with a white rabbit in it. In the cage next to it is a black and white rabbit.
January 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
eleep.bsky.social
We saw Holmes today when we were doing the book buddies program!
A black and white rabbit inside a large black cage with a pink blanket and white sheet on the floor.
January 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Vintage! Be still my old little heart.
Screenshot of a crossword puzzle. Clue 11a. Vintage meme "I Can ___ Cheezburger?"
January 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
eleep.bsky.social
Best trash I washed tonight (how long had it been since we had fully cleaned out our van!).
Wrapper from a Choco Taco.
December 20, 2024 at 3:14 AM
eleep.bsky.social
Another one bites the dust.....
Firehook Bakery It's the end of an era... It is the end of an exciting chapter in Firehook's history. Firehook will be permanently closing all three of its retail bakeries on December 24, 2024. As a result of the store closings, as of Dec 24h we will no longer be selling the specialty items offered at the bakeries on-line, but will continue to sell our full range of Mediterranean Baked Crackers. Of course it is a bittersweet announcement. While we will miss being a purveyor of delectable artisan breads and pastries, the decision was made so that we can support the rapid growth and expansion of our national Firehook Cracker business. We have been honored to serve you for the past three decades and are grateful for your years of patronage and support! Wishing you all our very best and the happiest holiday season! Your Firehook Team
December 11, 2024 at 3:08 AM
eleep.bsky.social
Historical artifact. My mom was one of the many hired to complete the 1990 Census.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_Un...
Black pencil with white lettering saying 1990 Census on a plaid background.
November 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM
eleep.bsky.social
My annual cranberry sauce making picture.
A metal pot full of cranberries with a wooden spoon sticking out.
November 27, 2024 at 7:54 PM
eleep.bsky.social
This view feels different today.
A view out a high rise window looking over Rosslyn and to Washington DC. You can easily see the Washington Monument and the US Capitol.
November 5, 2024 at 7:33 PM
eleep.bsky.social
Finally saw my first Cyber truck. The perils of going grocery shopping. My oldest and I agreed it is so much worse looking in person, which is a saying something!
A white cyber truck in a parking lot.
October 11, 2024 at 1:03 AM