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Thursday, July 23, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted the creation of the District of Columbia Facilities and Commemorative Expressions Working Group (DC FACES) to evaluate named public spaces in Washington, DC and provide recommended actions, including removing, renaming, and/or contextualizing the building, public space, or monument. The internal government working group

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-080 to clarify and extend requirements related to wearing masks indoors and outdoors in Washington, DC. Additionally, the Mayor issued Mayor’s Order 2020-079 to extend the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through October 9, 2020. Both Mayor’s

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Mayors Also Urge Congress to Investigate President’s Actions and Threats to Deploy Federal Forces in Cities (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser and mayors across the country called on the Trump administration to immediately halt plans to send federal forces from major American cities and withdraw any forces currently in cities.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on passage of Bill 23-777, “New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Amendment Act of 2020” and initial approval of Bill 23-778 “New Howard University Hospital and Redevelopment Tax Abatement Act of 2020.” “Today’s vote to clear the way for a new,

View this email in your browser Neighbors, I hope that this finds you safe and healthy during this most difficult time.  I send my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the people who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and will have a

July 21, 2020 Image of Cotey Wynn delivering resources to District residents during COVID-19 (Ward 5, Trinidad, NAARC). As a Program Supervisor with OAG’s Cure the Streets, Cotey Wynn leads a team of six violence interrupters and outreach workers. When observing Cotey at work, you see a respected professional, a loving father, a devoted friend, and

July 21, 2020 During the COVID-19 public health crisis, tenants across the District are facing tough decisions as rent and other bills are coming due in the midst of the resulting economic turmoil. OAG is working to protect District residents and help them understand their legal rights. Below are some answers to common questions tenants

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on passage of Bill 23-777, “New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Amendment Act of 2020” and initial approval of Bill 23-778 “New Howard University Hospital and Redevelopment Tax Abatement Act of 2020.” “Today’s vote to clear the way for a new,

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (Washington, DC) The District’s reported data for Monday, July 20, 2020 includes 88 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,427. The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death. 55-year-old male Tragically, 580 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data