Get rid of that Christmas tree early! From January 3-14, you can leave it on the curb. After that, it'll have to go out with the trash. more ›

Today is All Saints Day, which, according to the laws of American consumerism, means it's time for everyone to start thinking about Christmas. (I know, it's pretty gross.) more ›

D.C. emergency crews have responded to the scene of an accident at Garfield Park, where a large oak tree fell over on top of several people, including three children, at around 1:45 p.m. this afternoon. more ›

Did you decide to celebrate the Christmas holiday by engaging in the time-honored tradition of cutting down a big piece of greenery, placing it in your home and decorating it with trinkets and various electrical wires, only to take it down a few days after the holiday? Well, don't just throw that tree away -- you can recycle it! The District Department of Public Works says that they'll be collecting trees curbside from treeboxes in front of people's homes between January 3 and 15, but if you don't want to wait, you can also take your tree to any number of recycling centers in the District, Virginia and Maryland and turn that piece of holiday paraphenalia into a soil erosion barrier, a fish or bird feeder, mulch or a path for a hiking trail. Consider it your belated Christmas gift to the environment -- just don't forget to take off the decor. (Yes, even the ugly ornaments.) more ›

Perhaps you caught this WUSA9 story about a large tree smashing into a house in Falls Church on Wednesday. Turns out, the house is owned by the parents of former DCist Food & Drink Editor Eddie Kim, who was the only person there at the time of the incident. Eddie only recently returned from a graduate studies program in Sweden, and has been staying with his parents while he looks for a job and an apartment. more ›

Thanks to reader Stephanie Pendergrass, who snapped these photos of a tree that fell across K Street NW between 20th and 21st at around 3:15 p.m. Stephanie says the tree landed on a van and an SUV, but she didn't see anyone injured. Probably best to expect delays on any bus lines that travel along K Street, including the Circulator, and to plan alternate driving routes for those of you who commute by car. more ›