The Washington Nationals \”Stayed in the Fight\” and fought their way to the 2019 World Series. Tonight they finished the fight with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros! They join the Washington Mystics (2019 WNBA Champions) and Washington Capitals (2018 Stanley Cup Champions) to bring another championship title to the Nation\’s Capital. GO NATS! …
It\’s ironic that National Domestic Violence Awareness Month doesn\’t draw the same attention that its other high-profile October occupants – Breast Cancer Awareness and Hispanic Heritage. There are no parades, marathons, or celebrations that bring attention to this tragedy. Campaigns to wear purple ribbons or attire to designate oneself as a domestic violence survivor are …
Monday, October 28, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the extension of work permits for Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through January 4, 2021. “We cannot afford further temporary fixes to TPS; it is time for full citizenship for our Salvadoran neighbors, who […]
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10 am Participate in CityLab 2019 Panel: Healing the Divide in Maternal Health Location: Inter-Continental Hotel Wharf 801 Wharf Street, SW Open to Pre-Credentialed Press *Closest Metro Station: Waterfront Station* *Closest Bus Lines: 52, V1* 7 pm Serve as a Grand Marshall of the 33rd Annual 17th Street High Heel Race […]
On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), convened a public hearing on Bill 23-0318, the \”Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 20\”. The committee heard from nearly 150 public witnesses advocating for and against the decriminalization of sex work in the District. Participants from as far as Seattle, Washington, weighed-in during …
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Sunday, October 27, 2019 8:45 am Deliver Remarks at CityLab DC Kickoff Plenary Session Location: Inter-Continental Hotel Wharf 801 Wharf Street, SW Open to Pre-Credentialed Press *Closest Metro Station: Waterfront Station* *Closest Bus Lines: 52, V1*
Sunday, October 27, 2019 This week, Mayor Bowser will welcome 2019 CityLab to Washington, DC and showcase how the District is leading on investments to promote affordable housing, accessible transportation, and green technology to make DC a vibrant, equitable, and resilient city for all. On Monday, Mayor Bowser will kick off CityLab 2019 with opening […]
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, October 23, at 3 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will lead a public safety walk in the Logan Circle and Shaw neighborhoods of Wards 2 and 6. During the walk, the Mayor will engage with neighbors, business owners, and ANCs on the community and the District’s shared […]
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Preliminary 2019-20 School Year Enrollment Numbers Show 4% Growth at DCPS (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the number of students enrolled in public schools in Washington, DC increased for the 11th consecutive year, reaching 94,603, with DC Public Schools (DCPS) exceeding 50,000 students for the first time […]
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:30 am Participate in Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW Open to Pre-Credentialed Press *Closest Metro Stations: Smithsonian and L’Enfant Plaza Stations* *Closest Bus Lines: 52, V1* 3 pm Lead Public Safety Walk in Wards 2 and 6 Starting Location: Shaw-Howard University Metro […]
