Press Releases

Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Two New Communities, Delivering 179 Affordable Homes to Ward 7

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Providence Place and Strand Residences Will Include 63 Units Prioritized for Families from the Lincoln Heights and Richardson Dwellings (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, August 28, at 3 pm and 3:45 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will break ground on two 100% affordable communities, Providence Place and the Strand Residences, to deliver 179 affordable […]

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AG Racine Moves To Stop The Trump Administration’s Harmful Public Charge Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants

August 27, 2019 DHS Rule Would Force Legal Immigrants to Choose Between Jeopardizing Their Immigration Status and Accessing Nutrition, Housing, and Medical Assistance Programs Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a coalition of five Attorneys General led by California in filing a motion for preliminary injunction to block the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) […]

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Mayor Bowser Launches 2019-2020 School Year with School Modernizations, New School Openings

Monday, August 26, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser celebrated the beginning of the 2019-2020 traditional school year at the ribbon-cutting for the fully modernized Maury Elementary School in Ward 6. Prior to kickoff events, the Mayor led a Slow Down Campaign at Lincoln Park, where she was joined by residents and Administration officials […]

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Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance for Monday, August 26, 2019-Sunday, September 1, 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019 This week, Mayor Bowser will welcome students, educators and families back to school and kick off the annual 202Creates celebration. On Monday, Mayor Bowser will start the day at a Slow Down event at Lincoln Park, reminding motorists that school is back in session and to use caution while driving through […]

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AG Racine Joins Lawsuit Opposing Trump Administration’s Rule Allowing Prolonged Detention Of Children

August 26, 2019 20 Attorneys General Sue To Stop Unlawful Rule That Eliminates Protections for Migrant Children in Detention, Increasing Likelihood of Trauma WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a coalition of 20 Attorneys General in filing a lawsuit opposing the Trump Administration’s new rule circumventing the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has governed […]

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Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Monday, August 26

Monday, August 26, 2019 8:15 am Lead #SlowDown Campaign Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, NE *Closest Metro Stations: Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory Stations* *Closest Bus Lines: 96, 97* 9 am Cut Ribbon on Modernized Maury Elementary School Location: Maury Elementary School 1250 Constitution Avenue, NE Open Press *Closest Metro Station: Stadium Armory Station* *Closest Bus […]

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Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance for Monday, August 26, 2019-Sunday, September 1, 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019 This week, Mayor Bowser will welcome students, educators and families back to school and kick off the annual 202Creates celebration. On Monday, Mayor Bowser will start the day at a Slow Down event at Lincoln Park, reminding motorists that school is back in session and to use caution while driving through […]

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Mayor Bowser to Launch New Safe Passage Initiative to Enhance Student Safety Ahead of School Year 2019-20

Thursday, August 22, 2019 (Washington, DC) – On Friday, August 23, at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch a “Safe Spots for Students” initiative to engage businesses, government, and faith-based organizations to serve as places of safety and support along common student travel routes. The event will feature a backpack giveaway and highlight other […]

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