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Apply for Child Support Online

May 26, 2020 When children receive financial support from both parents, they can thrive and have a bright future. This support is more important than ever amid the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Services has a new online application platform for parents seeking assistance […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 25, 2020

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Washington, DC – The District’s reported data for Monday, May 25, 2020 includes 109 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 8,334. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 440 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive […]

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Mayor Bowser Announces Funding for 2020 DC HOPE Community Grants

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that non-profit organizations in the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for federal grant money, provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to support community social distancing engagement and public health awareness outreach efforts. The grant application will be […]

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Mayor Bowser, DCPS and Clark Foundation Launch “DCPS Persists” Support Network for Class of 2020 and Beyond

Friday, May 22, 2020 Program Will Provide College-Bound DCPS Graduates with Coaches, Financial and Academic Resources, and More to Help Them Succeed (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee announced DCPS Persists, an innovative program that will provide students in the Class of 2020 […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 22, 2020

Saturday, May 23, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Friday, May 22, 2020 includes 73 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 7,966. The District reported nine additional COVID-19 related deaths: 45-year-old male 46-year-old male 49-year-old female 56-year-old female 58-year-old male 73-year-old male 77-year-old male 77-year-old […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 23, 2020

Sunday, May 24, 2020 Washington, DC – The District’s reported data for Saturday, May 23, 2020 includes 144 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 8,110. The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths: 57-year-old male 75-year-old male 86-year-old female 94-year-old female 95-year-old female Tragically, 432 District residents have lost […]

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Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 25, 2020, 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: The District’s Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center will be operational. Access to Emergency Shelter Low-barrier […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 20, 2020

Thursday, May 21, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 includes 237 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 7,788. The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths: 67-year-old female 67-year-old male 80-year-old female 82-year-old female 89-year-old female Tragically, 412 District residents have […]

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