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| Aug 6, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Releases 2026-2027 Back to School Checklist, Shares Immunization Resources Ahead of the First Day of School | (Washington, DC) – Today, with fewer than three weeks until the first day of school for DC Public Schools (DCPS) students, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the 2026-2027 Back to School Checklist and encouraged families to ensure students are up... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | DMV News You Can Use for July 2026 | A Message from DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson
Summer is well underway in our nation's capital, Washington, DC! For many, summer means time spent outside -- whether it's strolling around the neighborhood, traveling around the country, abro... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | DMV News You Can Use for July 2026 | A Message from DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson
Summer is well underway in our nation's capital, Washington, DC! For many, summer means time spent outside -- whether it's strolling around the neighborhood, traveling around the country, abro... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extreme Heat Alert, Urges Residents and Visitors to Exercise Caution and Avoid Overheating | (Washington, DC) – Due to high temperatures and humidity levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extreme Heat Alert today, June 12, until 8 pm.
The National Weather Service is forecasting air temperatures over 95 degrees. When combined... |
| May 19, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Activates the District’s First Heat Alert of the Season | (Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of expected high temperatures in the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), in collaboration with the District Depar... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Stay Cool During Prolonged Period of Extreme Heat | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to ensure they stay safe and cool ahead of expected high temperatures that will last through this weekend and into next week.
Due to ant... |
| May 24, 2025 | Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on M... |
| May 23, 2025 | Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on M... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for Labor Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPE... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for Labor Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPE... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Announces DPR Fall Programming Registration Opens on August 13 and 14 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that registration for DPR’s 2024 fall programming will open on Tuesday, August 13 for aquatics programs and Wednesday, August 14 for al... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Friday, August 2 through Tuesday, August 6 | Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke and Exhaustion, Check on Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors, and Call the Shelter Hotline for Residents Who Need Transportation to a... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Friday, August 2 through Tuesday, August 6 | Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke and Exhaustion, Check on Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors, and Call the Shelter Hotline for Residents Who Need Transportation to a... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that an Extended Heat Emergency will be activated from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17 or until conditions improve. With the heat index expected to exceed 90 degrees Satur... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain activated through Thursday, July 11 at 10 pm or until conditions improve. With the heat index expected to exceed 100 degrees Monday through... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that an Extended Heat Emergency will be activated from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17 or until conditions improve. With the heat index expected to exceed 90 degrees Satur... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11 | Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke and Exhaustion, Check on Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors, and Call the Shelter Hotline for Residents Who Need Transportation to a... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain activated through Thursday, July 11 at 10 pm or until conditions improve. With the heat index expected to exceed 100 degrees Monday through... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024 | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S O... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024 | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S O... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Plan for Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21 | (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extended Heat Emergency for Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) activate a... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, June 14 | (Washington, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, June 14.
When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is... |
| May 24, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDAY, M... |
| May 24, 2024 | DMV pool guide: Where to swim around D.C. this summer | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Surfs up, pool rats: D.C. public pools and splash parks officially open for the summer season on Saturday.
Why it matters: We're expected to have a hotter-than-usual summer — aka the ol' D.C. back swe... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | D.C.'s "Swarm Squad" rescues huge hives of bees | A huge honey bee swarm at Union Market captivated D.C. internet on Sunday as urban beekeeper Del Voss removed thousands of insects with (eek!) bare hands.
Why it matters: Voss is part of the DC Beekeepers Alliance's "Swarm Squad" ... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Highlights Continued Summer Activities and Events | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents, children, and families to take advantage of the many free summer events and programs still happening throughout DC.
“While back to school season is underway, there are ... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Wednesday, July 5 – Saturday, July 8 | (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a Hot Weather Emergency on Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8, when heat indexes are expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for four consecutive days.
When the forecast... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2023 | (Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OP... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Monday, June 26, 2023 | (Washington, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Monday, June 26. The Heat Emergency Plan will be activated on Monday, June 26 at 1:00 ... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Launches DC Into Summer by Highlighting Recreational and Educational Resources for Youth | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District officials were joined by community members to mark the end of the school year and launch into summer with the help of ‘Stomp Rockets’ from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 19, the District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDAY, JU... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Mayor Bowser and DPR Announce Programming Available for Youth During Mid-Winter Break | (Washington, DC) – As DC Public Schools (DCPS) prepares to go on Mid-Winter Break, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will offer recreational opportunities for youth to engage in activities fr... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Announces DPR Spring Programming Registration Opens Starting March 1 | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that registration for the 2023 Spring Programs will begin on Wednesday, March 1 for aquatics programs and Thursday, March 2 for all ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Modified District Government Services for Labor Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 5, 2022, the District Government will observe Labor Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON M... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Modified District Government Services for Labor Day | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 5, 2022, the District Government will observe Labor Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON M... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Modified District Government Services for Fourth of July | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 4, 2022, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
What... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Modified District Government Services for Fourth of July | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 4, 2022, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
What... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth | (Washington, DC) On Monday, June 20, 2022, the District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Monday... |
| May 31, 2022 | Mayor Bowser Celebrates Investments in DC’s #1 Ranked Park System at 2022 Outdoor Pool Season Kickoff | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) celebrated the start of the District’s outdoor pool season at Upshur Pool with the annual “Jump in, DC” event. The Mayor also recognized that ... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | DC Dept. of Parks and Recreation Selects Meridian LMS® for Employee Training | “Meridian LMS empowers us to deliver instructor-led training as well as e-learning to our workforce.” – Michelle Westmore, DPR Senior Training Specialist
RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) March 10, 2021
Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced the Di... |
