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| Oct 26, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Join Thurgood Marshall Academy Students for DC College Application and Exploration Month Rally | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 26, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join leaders from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School for a community rally celebrating DC C... |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate $67 Million Modernization of Malcolm X Elementary School in Ward 8 | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will celebrate the co... |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Release District’s Plan to Activate the RFK Campus on Game Days and Every Day | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, September 24 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will release the District’s master plan for the RFK campus redevelopment. The master plan envisions a campus of connected, flexible districts with housing, parks, re... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Release District’s Plan to Activate the RFK Campus on Game Days and Every Day | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, September 24 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will release the District’s master plan for the RFK campus redevelopment. The master plan envisions a campus of connected, flexible districts with housing, parks, re... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate $67 Million Modernization of Malcolm X Elementary School in Ward 8 | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will celebrate the co... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate $67 Million Modernization of Malcolm X Elementary School in Ward 8 | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will celebrate the co... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Welcome Pre-K Students at the Newly Modernized J.O. Wilson Elementary School | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, August 27 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join DC Public Schools, the DC Department of General Services, District leaders and community members to welcome pre-K students to their first day of school and cu... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate New Addition at Barnard Elementary School in Ward 4 | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, August 26 at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will cut the ribbon on the new $23 million addition at Barnard Elementary School ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate the First Day of School at Newly Renamed and Expanded John R. Thompson, Jr. High School | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, August 24 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join DC Public Schools (DCPS), the DC Department of General Services (DGS), District leaders, and community members to celebrate the first day of school and cut the ... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | DMPED Digest - July Edition 2026 | Letter from the Deputy Mayor
Happy summer! I love this time of year in DC because traffic is easy, restaurant reservations are more easily made, and it’s a great time to connect with people, both personally and professionally!
In DMPED, Jul... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Announces New Legislation to Modernize Housing Laws and Protect Affordable Housing in DC | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a comprehensive legislative package designed to modernize the District’s housing laws, improve the efficiency and predictability of the housing court process, support tenants, preserve... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 9 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Department of Employment Services (DOES) Director Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, community leaders and District youth to celebrate the 47th year of the Mayor ... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on New Crummell Community Center | (Washington, DC) - On Monday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and community members will break ground on the new Crummell Community Center, a $35.6 million investment in Ward 5. This groundbreaking will celebrate the revitalizati... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Metro-Library Joint Development at St. Elizabeths East in Ward 8 | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, DC Public Library, and community members to celebrate the Congress Heights Metro Station redevelopment. ... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Canopy Row at Walter Reed, Continuing to Transform the Formerly Underutilized Site into a Vibrant Mixed-Use Neighborhood | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 8 at 10 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District leaders, development partners, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of Canopy Row, a new residential development at the former Walter Ree... |
| May 21, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate DC Schools Leading the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranking #1 in Math and Reading Recovery | (Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, May 20, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee and other District education leaders to highlight the 2026 Education Scorecard results. The Scorec... |
| May 20, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy | (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the brand-new Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, a $3.875 million fund to support the District’s restaurants and retailers and continue growing DC’s economy. The grant is fund... |
| May 19, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Announces DCPS Afterschool Registration for 2026-27 School Year Opens Tuesday, May 19 Through the MOST-DC Portal | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announced that registration for 2026-27 DCPS Afterschool Programs will open on Tuesday, May 19... |
| May 18, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Releases Key Findings from New Study and Strategic Plan to Grow DC’s Retail Market and Deliver Economic Opportunity | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), and the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) released a new Retail Strategic Plan—a comprehensive study and a... |
| May 5, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the brand-new Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, a $3.875 million fund to support the District’s restaurants and retailers and continue growing DC’s economy. The grant is fund... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Mayor Bowser and US Attorney Pirro Announce New Legislation to Provide Additional Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, United States Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro, and District public safety leaders announced the Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026, new legislation aimed at protecting victims of domestic v... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By GARY FIELDS
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a complaint Monday in federal court against the city of Washington, D.C., and its water and sewer authority, seeking financial penaltie... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Earth Month, Announce Return of Spring Services and Annual Spring Cleanup Events | (Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, April 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will highlight the city’s spring cleaning and beautification services and invite community members to participate in the District’s 10th Annual ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Earth Month, Announce Return of Spring Services and Annual Spring Cleanup Events | (Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, April 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will highlight the city’s spring cleaning and beautification services and invite community members to participate in the District’s 10th Annual ... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Unlocks Economic Growth with Bold New Hospitality Legislation | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026, a transformative piece of legislation designed to cut red tape, foster innovative business models, support local manufactu... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Unlocks Economic Growth with Bold New Hospitality Legislation | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026, a transformative piece of legislation designed to cut red tape, foster innovative business models, support local manufactu... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Hold Situational Update on the Potomac Interceptor Break | (Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, February 20 at 3:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water, and District leaders will hold a situational update on the response to the Potomac Interceptor break.
When:
Friday, February 20 at 3:30 pm
Who:
Mayor M... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mayor Bowser to Hold Situational Update on the Potomac Interceptor Break | (Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, February 20 at 3:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water, and District leaders will hold a situational update on the response to the Potomac Interceptor break.
When:
Friday, February 20 at 3:30 pm
Who:
Mayor M... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Reminds Families to Complete the My School DC Lottery for the 2026-27 School Year | (Washington, DC) –Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) are reminding families of two upcoming deadlines for the My School DC lottery, the common application for all participating public a... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Mayor Bowser Selects Proposal to Deliver New Community Center, Library, and Housing at Chevy Chase Civic Site in Ward 3 | (Washington, DC) –Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the selection of Rift Valley Chevy Chase, LLC (Rift Valley) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site in W... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Mayor Bowser Launches Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, workforce and economic development leaders, as well as employer, higher education, and nonprofit partners across the District and Greater Washington region unveiled the Talent Capital initiativ... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Yeleen Beauty Makerspace Opens DC’s First Shared Hub for Independent Beauty Brands | At the ribbon cutting ceremony, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder mix body scrub with Rahama Wright, Founder and CEO of Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, DC’s first shared manufacturing hub for independent beauty brands... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Trump’s DC police takeover another authoritarian step (Editorial) | Doing that requires an honest examination of the facts, and the uncomfortable reality is that Trump’s actions keep fitting the definition.
Again and again Trump has used state power to impose political and ideological constraints. He did it... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Trump’s Washington, DC, crime crackdown exposes gap between perception and reality | President Donald Trump’s depiction of crime in Washington, D.C., is at odds with the federal data showing a 30-year low.
But there is still a perception among some residents that crime is still an issue, underscoring the longstanding gap be... |
| 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... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Hold Rally Ahead of First Commanders Vote | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 24 at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a rally ahead of the first vote on the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back home to Washington, DC.
When:
Thursday, July 24 at 1 pm
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bow... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Fort Davis Community Center and Park | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, July 23 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District leaders and community members to break ground on the new Fort Davis Community Center. The $27.5 million project will encompass a new 28,960-sq... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Fort Davis Community Center and Park | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, July 23 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District leaders and community members to break ground on the new Fort Davis Community Center. The $27.5 million project will encompass a new 28,960-sq... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Tour National Geographic Museum of Exploration | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the National Geographic Society for a hard hat tour of the new Museum of Exploration, which is slated to open in mid-2026.
The over 100,000-square-foot museum wil... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Tour National Geographic Museum of Exploration | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the National Geographic Society for a hard hat tour of the new Museum of Exploration, which is slated to open in mid-2026.
The over 100,000-square-foot museum wil... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Celebrate First-Ever Capitol Hill Open Streets Event, Highlights FY26 Budget Investments in a Multimodal DC | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the first-ever Open Streets Capitol Hill on Saturday, June 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. Open Streets trans... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Annual Spring Cleaning Initiatives | (Washington, DC)– Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce new and returning efforts as part of the District’s 2025 Spring Cleaning Initiatives.
Year-round the Department of Public Works, Department of General Services, and District Department of ... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Mayor Bowser and Federal Partners to Hold Public Safety Press Briefing on 2025 Presidential Inauguration | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 13 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, District officials, and federal partners will hold a public safety press briefing on preparations and security measures for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, taking p... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Washington, D.C. Shines as the Entertainment Capital | Pictured L-R: Kazz Laidlaw, OCTFME Director LaToya Foster, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Wale (Photo Credit: Khalid Naji-Allah)
Grammy award winning artist Fantasia gives a soul stirring performance at HBCU Honors (Photo Credit: Cheriss May)
Go-Go M... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Host 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race | (Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, October 29, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs will host the 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race. DC residents, visitors, and allies are invited to cheer on drag kings, queens, and ... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Host “Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape” | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 31 at 10 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) will host “Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape,” an event that will highlight... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Host the 2024 Disability Career Fair | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, October 30 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will host the Disability Career Fair in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This event celebrates the contributions of workers with disabil... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Visit Stanton Elementary School for National Book Month Celebration | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 3 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join students, teachers, and school leaders at Stanton Elementary School in Ward 8 for National Book Month, a monthlong celebration that focuses on the importance ... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Announces $12 Million Federal Investment in the District’s Resilient Housing for All Loan Fund | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that through the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act (STORM Act), the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) will receive $12 millio... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Announces $61.3 Million Federal Investment in District Facilities | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $61.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund to support the construction of community facilities across the D... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Mayor Bowser and Community Members to Mark Significant Milestone: 36,000 New Homes by 2025 | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 29 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by community members and housing partners to announce that the District has reached an important housing milestone: creating 36,000 new homes by 2025.
Mayor ... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s second Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, following the February opening of the first hub in Chinatown. The Safe Commercial Corridor Hubs... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon at the Grand Opening of The Westerly, Delivering New Affordable Housing and Retail to Southwest Waterfront | (Washington, DC) –Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Reservoir Park Recreation Center and Aquatic Center and a 6.2-acre park located on the former McMillan Sand Filtration site.
On Monda... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
As the District remains in... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Reservoir Park Recreation Center at Former McMillan Site | (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, June 15 at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will cut the ribbon on the new Reservoir Park Recreation Center. At the former historic McMillan Sand Filtration site, the community now has access t... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Reservoir Park Recreation Center at Former McMillan Site | (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, June 15 at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will cut the ribbon on the new Reservoir Park Recreation Center. At the former historic McMillan Sand Filtration site, the community now has access t... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Highlight Strategies and Investments to Support a Vibrant Downtown DC | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 12 at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver remarks and participate in a panel discussion at Bisnow’s “Washington, D.C. State of the Market” event focusing on the future of Downtown DC.
For the panel d... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | As DC Continues to Celebrate Pride Month, DC Health Promotes Free Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Community | (Washington, DC) – As the District continues to celebrate Pride Month, DC Government health and human services agencies are spreading the word about a variety of resources to help ensure all Washingtonians, including members of the LGBTQIA+... |
| May 13, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s second Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, following the February opening of the first hub in Chinatown. The Safe Commercial Corridor Hubs... |
| May 1, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Spring Neighborhood Beautification Initiatives During Back to Basics Season | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, May 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the District Department of Public Works (DPW), and community members will celebrate Back to Basics season by showcasing ... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Spring Neighborhood Beautification Initiatives During Back to Basics Season | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, May 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the District Department of Public Works (DPW), and community members will celebrate Back to Basics season by showcasing ... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | D.C.'s most expensive street is no longer downtown | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The Wharf's Maine Avenue has ousted downtown's Pennsylvania Avenue as D.C.'s priciest commercial street, per a new study by real estate group JLL.
Why it matters: It's another sign... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | At High School Decision Day Celebration, Mayor Bowser Awards $1.4 Million to Organizations Supporting Summer Programming and Announces $27.3 Million Investment in Out-of-School Time Programming | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ida B. Wells Middle School for a High School Decision Day pep rally to celebrate middle school students’ enrollment in their future high schools, following the release of the My School DC... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Announces Legislation to UPLIFT Families and Keep District Youth Safe, In School, and Engaged | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the “Utilizing Partnerships, Local Interventions for Truancy and Safety (UPLIFT) Amendment Act of 2024” which focuses on early intervention, alternative in-school placements, enhanced ... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Rising Car Theft Cases in Canada Linked to Criminals Exploiting Apple AirTags | Quincy Jon, Tech Times 29 March 2024, 02:03 pm
Apple AirTags have dreadfully transformed Canada's fight against auto theft gangs as law enforcement authorities report that criminals are now using these tracking devices, originally mean... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Host Tenth Annual March Madness | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, March 13 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will provide remarks at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)’s tenth annual March Madness, the District’s yearly business showca... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | D.C. stores up security to fight widespread theft | As D.C. continues to struggle with crime, area stores are taking new measures to try to curtail widespread theft.
Why it matters: A spree of DMV retail thefts means empty shelves and heightened security in many stores, while residents are l... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Announces $500,000 in Funding to Support Local and Minority-Owned Businesses at The Parks at Walter Reed | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development announced a new grant program to support local and minority-owned retail businesses in developing space at The Parks at W... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Virginia Democratic senator puts Alexandria arena deal on ice | The deal to move the Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria took a tumble on Monday when a key Virginia senator said the legislation was dead.
Why it matters: Democratic Sen. L. Louise Lucas said her powerful Senate Finance Committee would not ... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Join Her at the Lunar New Year Parade | (Washington, DC) – On Sunday, February 11 at 1:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will walk with community members and members of the Bowser Administration in the Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. The Mayor will meet residents at 6th and I Street... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Monday, January 22, 2024 | 11 am
Highlight Pathways to Health Careers During Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Programs Launch
Center for Excellence
2301 Georgia Ave NW
Open Press
*Closest Bus Routes: D8, G8, P6*
*Closest Bikeshare: Rhode Island Ave &... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Highlight Pathways to Health Careers During Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Launch | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 22 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) will kick off the 2024 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) at the Centers of Excellence at Ho... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Mayor Bowser Reminds Families to Apply to the My School DC Lottery for the 2024-25 School Year | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE) are reminding families to apply to the My School DC Lottery ahead of upcoming deadlines for the 2024-25 school year. The applicati... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Mayor Bowser to Launch Gallery Place/Chinatown Task Force and Highlight Progress Downtown | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 8 at 12:30 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch the new Gallery Place/Chinatown Task Force to focus on the future of the two-block District parcel encompassing Capital One Arena and Gallery Place.
The ... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Sobering centers offer a safe place to recover from intoxication. Every community should have one | Every day, thousands of individuals across the United States call 911 due to concern about someone who is intoxicated in public. Their concern is warranted: The potential harms from public intoxication are significant. They are at risk of b... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Red Ribbon Week: Drug-Free World educates youth on drugs, drug-free zones proposed to fight drug trafficking and crime | Youth having signed a pledge to stay away from drugs are happily showing off their Truth about Drugs booklets
A Drug-Free World volunteer educating a mother about drug facts to share with her children
The new DC Police Chief with Drug-Free ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 2023年8月 (Chinese) | 尊敬的居民、邻居和朋友们：
随着夏天步入尾声，我们即将迎来新的学年，我要向大家隆重介绍一位OHR团队领导。Ernest Shepherd是我们校园霸凌预防项目的负责人，一直致力于开发和更新培训和拓展项目。他最新的一个项目“学生讨论系列”组织小型讨论小组，让学生们能够大声说出自己的经历。OHR与特区内各个学校合作，与学校管理层分享这些讨论的总体主题和结果。我们认为，这些讨论有助于推动营造正面的校园环境，如果您希望在贵校举办一次学生讨论，请发送电子邮件至[email protec... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Agosto 2023 (Spanish) | Estimados residentes, vecinos y amigos:
A medida que nos acercamos al final del verano y al comienzo de un nuevo año escolar, me gustaría destacar a un líder del equipo de OHR. Ernest Shepherd, quien dirige nuestro Programa de Prevención de... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 2023년 8월 (Korean) | 친애하는 주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분,
여름이 끝나고 새 학년이 시작되는 이 시점에 OHR 팀 리더 한 분에 대해 특별히 말씀드리고 싶습니다. 청소년 괴롭힘 예방 프로그램(Youth Bullying Prevention Program)을 이끄는 Ernest Shepherd는 교육 및 지원 프로그램을 개발하고 업데이트하는 데 열심히 노력해 왔습니다. Shepherd 씨가 개발한 최신 프로그램 중 하나는 " 학생 토론 시리즈... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Tháng Tám 2023 (Vietnamese) | Kính gửi quý cư dân, hàng xóm và bạn bè,
Khi mùa hè sắp kết thúc và một năm học mới sắp bắt đầu, tôi muốn giới thiệu trưởng nhóm OHR - Ernest Shepherd, người lãnh đạo Chương Trình Phòng Chống Bắt Nạt Thanh Thiếu Niên của chúng tôi, và đã rấ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Août 2023 (French) | Chers résidents, voisins et amis,
Alors que nous approchons de la fin de l'été et du début d'une nouvelle année scolaire, j'aimerais mettre en avant un chef d'équipe chez OHR. Ernest Shepherd, qui dirige notre programme ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ነሐሴ 2023 (Amharic) | ውድ ነዋሪዎች፣ ጎረቤቶች፣እንዲሁም ወዳጆች
የበጋውን ወር እየገፋንና አዲሱ የትምህርት አመት እየመጣ ባለበት ውቅት የ ኦ ኤች አር የወጣቶች ውድ ነዋሪዎች፣ ጎረቤቶች እንዲሁም ጏዶች ጉልበትኝነትን መከላከል ፕሮግራም ስልጠናና ፕሮግራሞች ቡድን መሪ የሆኑትን ኤርነስት ሸፐርድ የስራ እንቅስቃሴ ላይ ትኩረት መስጠት እፈልጋለሁ፣ ባሁኑ ሰአት የስልጠናና የማህበረሰብ ተደራሽነት ፕሮግራሞች... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Scoop: Biden pushes to end remote work era for feds | President Biden is calling for his Cabinet to "aggressively execute" plans for federal employees to work more in their offices this fall after years of working remotely, according to an email sent Friday to every Cabinet member an... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Free D.C. clinic will install anti-theft upgrades on Hyundai cars | D.C. opens a drive-thru clinic Thursday to install free security upgrades on theft-prone Hyundai cars as it tries to get a grip on stolen vehicles.
Why it matters: Motor vehicle thefts in D.C. have so far more than doubled this year, and la... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Triple-digit temperatures could hit D.C. as heatwave extends east | Washington may see the hottest weather of the summer this week as a heatwave moves to the East Coast.
Driving the news: A hot weather emergency goes into effect in D.C. today through Sunday, with cooling centers available across the city.
H... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D.C.'s Dave Thomas Circle do-over begins | The infamous Dave Thomas Circle is no more and, from its ashes, a new intersection will rise.
Why it matters: The chaotic traffic circle was hated, loved, and feared by pedestrians and motorists alike — and now the city is trying to make it... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off the Transformation of ‘Dave Thomas Circle’ | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, July 19 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by the District Department of Transportation, the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID), and community members to kick off the transformation of “Dave ... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Host Public Safety Media Availability | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 17 at 11 am., Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a media availability on public safety at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
WHEN:
Monday, July 17 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Lindsey Appiah, Dep... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Lead Public Safety Walk and Media Availability | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 6 at 2 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Assistant Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau at the Metropolitan Police Department Leslie Parsons, District officials, and community leaders to co... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Topping Out of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health on the St. Elizabeths East Campus | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, project partners, healthcare providers, workers, and members of the community celebrated the topping out of the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health facility on the St. Elizabeths East ... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Topping Out at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health | (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by project partners, healthcare providers, workers, and members of the community to celebrate the progress made at the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Cen... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Announces Public Safety Partnership with DoorDash | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, District officials, and DoorDash representatives announced a new public safety partnership to support rideshare and delivery drivers. The partnership will build on the success of the Private Se... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Announce Public Safety Partnership with DoorDash | (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new public safety partnership with DoorDash to support rideshare and delivery drivers.
The partnership will build on the success of the Private Secur... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Announces Public Safety Partnership with DoorDash | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, District officials, and DoorDash representatives announced a new public safety partnership to support rideshare and delivery drivers. The partnership will build on the success of the Private Se... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Highlight Economic Development East of the River at the New DGS Headquarters Grand Opening | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 5 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Administration officials, local businesses, and community members to celebrate economic activity East of the River and the grand opening of the new Departm... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Highlight Economic Development East of the River at the New DGS Headquarters Grand Opening | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 5 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Administration officials, local businesses, and community members to celebrate economic activity East of the River and the grand opening of the new Departm... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Mayor Bowser Awards EquityRFP for the Redevelopment of the Frank D. Reeves Center | (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development announces the selection of Reeves CMC Venture to redevelop the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs (Reeves Center... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Back to Basics Week by Launching the 2023 PaveDC Campaign | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 3 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by government officials and the Ward 5 community as she kicks off Back to Basics Week by launching the 2023 PaveDC campaign, the District’s initiative to eli... |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Back to Basics Week by Launching the 2023 PaveDC Campaign | (Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 3 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by government officials and the Ward 5 community as she kicks off Back to Basics Week by launching the 2023 PaveDC campaign, the District’s initiative to eli... |
