2020

Funding Opportunities

Listen The Government of the District of Columbia (the District) is committed to supporting students in preparing for a bright future. In service of that commitment, the District seeks to award and support the equitable distribution of grants to diverse organizations that provide children and youth with high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programming. To make that […]

Funding Opportunities

Listen The Government of the District of Columbia (the District) is committed to supporting students in preparing for a bright future. In service of that commitment, the District seeks to award and support the equitable distribution of grants to diverse organizations that provide children and youth with high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programming. To make that […]

Professional Development Opportunities

Listen The Institute for Youth Development provides quality training for all adults who work with children and youth in Out of School Time (OST) programs. These adults are also called youth development practitioners. Youth development practitioners deepen their understanding of positive youth development, engage in best practices and improve services to youth. Trainings are available […]

Mayor Bowser Launches the District Economic Recovery Team

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that her Administration has launched a new District Economic Recovery Team (DERT) to proactively plan, strategize, and coordinate the economic recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are all in this together, we will get through it together, and when we […]

Statement of MPD Sworn Member Passing

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that the Metropolitan Police Department announces that 49 year-old Sergeant Donna Allen, most recently assigned to Third District Patrol, passed away earlier this morning following a medical emergency after having worked her midnight tour of duty. At this time it does not appear her tragic passing […]

Modified Operations to MPD Headquarters Begins Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 For the safety of the public and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members, access to the MPD Headquarters building will be modified to employees and members of the public with confirmed appointments, effective immediately. The current public health emergency is constantly evolving and requires MPD to limit exposure without interruption to the […]

Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 3500 Block of Garfield Street, Northwest

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2020, in the 3500 block of Garfield Street, Northwest. At approximately 11:58 pm, the suspect gained entry to an establishment at the listed location. […]

Homicide: 3900 Block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, […]

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): Federal Coronavirus Relief Payment Scams

April 9, 2020 Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Fiscal Service. District residents should be on high alert for scams related to federal coronavirus relief payments or “economic impact payments.” As early as next week, millions of eligible Americans will begin receiving one-time payments from the federal government as part of the response to COVID-19. […]