September 2019

Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Mark Plotkin

Sunday, September 22, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on the passing of long-time DC political analyst Mark Plotkin. “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mark Plotkin. Mark embodied DC politics, cared deeply about this city, and was an unrelenting advocate for securing voting rights for […]

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for September 22, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 2019 (Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in Washington, DC is 93 degrees with a heat index of 95 degrees. Because of the heat, Mayor Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan. When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 degrees, […]

Homicide: 200 Block of 51st Street, Northeast

Sunday, September 22, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 22, 2019, in the 200 block of 51st Street, Northeast. At approximately 12:58 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members […]