Mayor Muriel Bowser
@mayorbowser.dc.gov
Official account of the Mayor of Washington, DC.
Together, let's work to give every Washingtonian a fair shot.
Together, let's work to give every Washingtonian a fair shot.
Congrats to Doni Crawford for being appointed as Interim At-Large Councilmember!
Unanimous approval by the DC Council is a testament to her strong record—and I look forward to her continued service for all eight wards.
Unanimous approval by the DC Council is a testament to her strong record—and I look forward to her continued service for all eight wards.
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Congrats to Doni Crawford for being appointed as Interim At-Large Councilmember!
Unanimous approval by the DC Council is a testament to her strong record—and I look forward to her continued service for all eight wards.
Unanimous approval by the DC Council is a testament to her strong record—and I look forward to her continued service for all eight wards.
Every DC resident should have the DC Mental Health Hotline number saved: 1-888-793-4357
January 20, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Every DC resident should have the DC Mental Health Hotline number saved: 1-888-793-4357
Did you know DC offers free bachelor’s or master’s degrees for aspiring teachers?
Become a District educator while accessing a paid apprenticeship, mentor opportunities, and more with OSSE's Apprenticeship Teaching Program.
Apply by Feb 15: tinyurl.com/OSSE2026
Become a District educator while accessing a paid apprenticeship, mentor opportunities, and more with OSSE's Apprenticeship Teaching Program.
Apply by Feb 15: tinyurl.com/OSSE2026
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Did you know DC offers free bachelor’s or master’s degrees for aspiring teachers?
Become a District educator while accessing a paid apprenticeship, mentor opportunities, and more with OSSE's Apprenticeship Teaching Program.
Apply by Feb 15: tinyurl.com/OSSE2026
Become a District educator while accessing a paid apprenticeship, mentor opportunities, and more with OSSE's Apprenticeship Teaching Program.
Apply by Feb 15: tinyurl.com/OSSE2026
JUST IN: DC teacher retention rate reaches five-year high.
And not only that, but schools are retaining more experienced and effective educators.
Proud of our investments in DC public education—and grateful to our educators for their commitment to our young people.
And not only that, but schools are retaining more experienced and effective educators.
Proud of our investments in DC public education—and grateful to our educators for their commitment to our young people.
January 20, 2026 at 4:58 PM
JUST IN: DC teacher retention rate reaches five-year high.
And not only that, but schools are retaining more experienced and effective educators.
Proud of our investments in DC public education—and grateful to our educators for their commitment to our young people.
And not only that, but schools are retaining more experienced and effective educators.
Proud of our investments in DC public education—and grateful to our educators for their commitment to our young people.
DC is a national model for affordable housing.
In the past decade, we've
🎯Invested $1.4 billion
🎯Created 15,000 affordable units
🎯And now, 30,000+ Washingtonians live in stable, affordable housing.
Let’s keep winning for DC.
In the past decade, we've
🎯Invested $1.4 billion
🎯Created 15,000 affordable units
🎯And now, 30,000+ Washingtonians live in stable, affordable housing.
Let’s keep winning for DC.
January 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
DC is a national model for affordable housing.
In the past decade, we've
🎯Invested $1.4 billion
🎯Created 15,000 affordable units
🎯And now, 30,000+ Washingtonians live in stable, affordable housing.
Let’s keep winning for DC.
In the past decade, we've
🎯Invested $1.4 billion
🎯Created 15,000 affordable units
🎯And now, 30,000+ Washingtonians live in stable, affordable housing.
Let’s keep winning for DC.
Today in Washington, DC, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a city shaped by his vision, we celebrate this day through service, community events, programs, and our annual parade.
We remember his work—and continue striving toward his dream.
As a city shaped by his vision, we celebrate this day through service, community events, programs, and our annual parade.
We remember his work—and continue striving toward his dream.
January 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Today in Washington, DC, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a city shaped by his vision, we celebrate this day through service, community events, programs, and our annual parade.
We remember his work—and continue striving toward his dream.
As a city shaped by his vision, we celebrate this day through service, community events, programs, and our annual parade.
We remember his work—and continue striving toward his dream.
ICYMI: the MLK Day Holiday Parade is tomorrow!
Invite your friends, bring your family, and get excited to be a part of the celebration—kicking off at Barry Farm Rec Center at 11AM.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/DCMLKDay2026
Invite your friends, bring your family, and get excited to be a part of the celebration—kicking off at Barry Farm Rec Center at 11AM.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/DCMLKDay2026
January 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
ICYMI: the MLK Day Holiday Parade is tomorrow!
Invite your friends, bring your family, and get excited to be a part of the celebration—kicking off at Barry Farm Rec Center at 11AM.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/DCMLKDay2026
Invite your friends, bring your family, and get excited to be a part of the celebration—kicking off at Barry Farm Rec Center at 11AM.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/DCMLKDay2026
Looking for a volunteer opportunity for MLK Day of Service?
Spend the day at a DC animal shelter supporting local dogs and cats in our community—all at Brandywine Valley Animal Shelter tomorrow.
Sign up today: tinyurl.com/BVSPCAService
Spend the day at a DC animal shelter supporting local dogs and cats in our community—all at Brandywine Valley Animal Shelter tomorrow.
Sign up today: tinyurl.com/BVSPCAService
January 18, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Looking for a volunteer opportunity for MLK Day of Service?
Spend the day at a DC animal shelter supporting local dogs and cats in our community—all at Brandywine Valley Animal Shelter tomorrow.
Sign up today: tinyurl.com/BVSPCAService
Spend the day at a DC animal shelter supporting local dogs and cats in our community—all at Brandywine Valley Animal Shelter tomorrow.
Sign up today: tinyurl.com/BVSPCAService
Good news, DC: Winter Restaurant Week starts tomorrow!
Support our local businesses during this crucial time of year while enjoying delicious food, excellent deals, and world-class restaurants across the city
Support our local businesses during this crucial time of year while enjoying delicious food, excellent deals, and world-class restaurants across the city
January 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Good news, DC: Winter Restaurant Week starts tomorrow!
Support our local businesses during this crucial time of year while enjoying delicious food, excellent deals, and world-class restaurants across the city
Support our local businesses during this crucial time of year while enjoying delicious food, excellent deals, and world-class restaurants across the city
DC is proud to celebrate MLK Day across the city.
We're offering programming at MLK Library, an indoor futsal tournament, and, of course, our annual MLK Day Parade.
Check out DC Gov’s family-friendly events:
We're offering programming at MLK Library, an indoor futsal tournament, and, of course, our annual MLK Day Parade.
Check out DC Gov’s family-friendly events:
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
DC is proud to celebrate MLK Day across the city.
We're offering programming at MLK Library, an indoor futsal tournament, and, of course, our annual MLK Day Parade.
Check out DC Gov’s family-friendly events:
We're offering programming at MLK Library, an indoor futsal tournament, and, of course, our annual MLK Day Parade.
Check out DC Gov’s family-friendly events:
We're delivering a new community center, library, and housing at Chevy Chase Civic Site in Ward 3.
That includes:
+177 units of housing, 54 affordable units
+Play park and public plaza
+Sports & events courts
+Native plant garden
+Amphitheater
Making the most of public land.
That includes:
+177 units of housing, 54 affordable units
+Play park and public plaza
+Sports & events courts
+Native plant garden
+Amphitheater
Making the most of public land.
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
We're delivering a new community center, library, and housing at Chevy Chase Civic Site in Ward 3.
That includes:
+177 units of housing, 54 affordable units
+Play park and public plaza
+Sports & events courts
+Native plant garden
+Amphitheater
Making the most of public land.
That includes:
+177 units of housing, 54 affordable units
+Play park and public plaza
+Sports & events courts
+Native plant garden
+Amphitheater
Making the most of public land.
DC Winter Restaurant Week: January 19-24
We encourage you to go out and support DC's fantastic restaurant scene. 🍕
We encourage you to go out and support DC's fantastic restaurant scene. 🍕
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
DC Winter Restaurant Week: January 19-24
We encourage you to go out and support DC's fantastic restaurant scene. 🍕
We encourage you to go out and support DC's fantastic restaurant scene. 🍕
The histories of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Washington, DC are intertwined.
Founded on Howard University's campus and headquartered in DC—today, we celebrate the impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on our city and our world.
Happy Founders' Day!💙
Founded on Howard University's campus and headquartered in DC—today, we celebrate the impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on our city and our world.
Happy Founders' Day!💙
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The histories of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Washington, DC are intertwined.
Founded on Howard University's campus and headquartered in DC—today, we celebrate the impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on our city and our world.
Happy Founders' Day!💙
Founded on Howard University's campus and headquartered in DC—today, we celebrate the impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on our city and our world.
Happy Founders' Day!💙
In 2025, DC had the lowest number of roadway fatalities since 2014.
Big picture:
1. Roadway fatalities: -52%
2. Major roadway injuries: -29%
3. Driver fatalities: -67%
Our strategies to improve traffic safety are working.
Big picture:
1. Roadway fatalities: -52%
2. Major roadway injuries: -29%
3. Driver fatalities: -67%
Our strategies to improve traffic safety are working.
January 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM
In 2025, DC had the lowest number of roadway fatalities since 2014.
Big picture:
1. Roadway fatalities: -52%
2. Major roadway injuries: -29%
3. Driver fatalities: -67%
Our strategies to improve traffic safety are working.
Big picture:
1. Roadway fatalities: -52%
2. Major roadway injuries: -29%
3. Driver fatalities: -67%
Our strategies to improve traffic safety are working.
DC has shelter space for everyone who needs it.
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
January 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
DC has shelter space for everyone who needs it.
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
We're proud that our nation's capital is the birthplace of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded on the campus of Howard University. Today, we celebrate 118 years of sisterhood, service, and impact.
Happy Founders’ Day to the extraordinary women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. 💚💗
Happy Founders’ Day to the extraordinary women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. 💚💗
January 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We're proud that our nation's capital is the birthplace of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded on the campus of Howard University. Today, we celebrate 118 years of sisterhood, service, and impact.
Happy Founders’ Day to the extraordinary women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. 💚💗
Happy Founders’ Day to the extraordinary women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. 💚💗
BREAKING: New renderings of the RFK site and the @wshcommanders.bsky.social stadium.
Here’s what’s coming:
1. Domed roof
2. 30% of RFK site dedicated to recreation
3. Year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community engagement
Next iconic addition to the DC skyline coming 2030.
Here’s what’s coming:
1. Domed roof
2. 30% of RFK site dedicated to recreation
3. Year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community engagement
Next iconic addition to the DC skyline coming 2030.
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
BREAKING: New renderings of the RFK site and the @wshcommanders.bsky.social stadium.
Here’s what’s coming:
1. Domed roof
2. 30% of RFK site dedicated to recreation
3. Year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community engagement
Next iconic addition to the DC skyline coming 2030.
Here’s what’s coming:
1. Domed roof
2. 30% of RFK site dedicated to recreation
3. Year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community engagement
Next iconic addition to the DC skyline coming 2030.
DC is predicted to get more cold weather this week.
What to expect:
1. Extreme cold alerts
2. Temps in low teens until Friday morning
3. Unlikely to receive snow
Our teams will continue bringing residents inside, clearing our roads, and keeping our city safe all winter long.
What to expect:
1. Extreme cold alerts
2. Temps in low teens until Friday morning
3. Unlikely to receive snow
Our teams will continue bringing residents inside, clearing our roads, and keeping our city safe all winter long.
January 14, 2026 at 10:39 PM
DC is predicted to get more cold weather this week.
What to expect:
1. Extreme cold alerts
2. Temps in low teens until Friday morning
3. Unlikely to receive snow
Our teams will continue bringing residents inside, clearing our roads, and keeping our city safe all winter long.
What to expect:
1. Extreme cold alerts
2. Temps in low teens until Friday morning
3. Unlikely to receive snow
Our teams will continue bringing residents inside, clearing our roads, and keeping our city safe all winter long.
Not all cities offer free, extraordinary amenities.
But DC does.
Repair your broken items for free at DCPL’s Tool Library.
But DC does.
Repair your broken items for free at DCPL’s Tool Library.
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Not all cities offer free, extraordinary amenities.
But DC does.
Repair your broken items for free at DCPL’s Tool Library.
But DC does.
Repair your broken items for free at DCPL’s Tool Library.
Ben's Chili Bowl renovations are underway! 🚧
We can't wait to return to this DC institution—and in the meantime, we're happy to visit their pop-up right across the street: 1208 U St NW
We can't wait to return to this DC institution—and in the meantime, we're happy to visit their pop-up right across the street: 1208 U St NW
January 13, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Ben's Chili Bowl renovations are underway! 🚧
We can't wait to return to this DC institution—and in the meantime, we're happy to visit their pop-up right across the street: 1208 U St NW
We can't wait to return to this DC institution—and in the meantime, we're happy to visit their pop-up right across the street: 1208 U St NW
In my final year as Mayor, I intend to walk through our community in every ward.
We kicked off our community walks in the Great Ward 8 yesterday—thank you to everyone who joined, shared their experiences, and gave feedback.
We kicked off our community walks in the Great Ward 8 yesterday—thank you to everyone who joined, shared their experiences, and gave feedback.
January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
In my final year as Mayor, I intend to walk through our community in every ward.
We kicked off our community walks in the Great Ward 8 yesterday—thank you to everyone who joined, shared their experiences, and gave feedback.
We kicked off our community walks in the Great Ward 8 yesterday—thank you to everyone who joined, shared their experiences, and gave feedback.
2025 in DC:
🔻Overall Crime: -18%
🔻Violent Crime: -29%
🔻Property Crime: -16%
Our investments in community programs, new technology, and MPD officers are working.
We know there's more to be done. Let's keep pushing.
🔻Overall Crime: -18%
🔻Violent Crime: -29%
🔻Property Crime: -16%
Our investments in community programs, new technology, and MPD officers are working.
We know there's more to be done. Let's keep pushing.
January 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
2025 in DC:
🔻Overall Crime: -18%
🔻Violent Crime: -29%
🔻Property Crime: -16%
Our investments in community programs, new technology, and MPD officers are working.
We know there's more to be done. Let's keep pushing.
🔻Overall Crime: -18%
🔻Violent Crime: -29%
🔻Property Crime: -16%
Our investments in community programs, new technology, and MPD officers are working.
We know there's more to be done. Let's keep pushing.
Did you know DC offers free HIV and STI testing for DC residents?
Free, convenient, and confidential options:
1. Get a free kit anonymously mailed to your doorstep
2. Rely on a same-day clinic near you
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
Free, convenient, and confidential options:
1. Get a free kit anonymously mailed to your doorstep
2. Rely on a same-day clinic near you
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did you know DC offers free HIV and STI testing for DC residents?
Free, convenient, and confidential options:
1. Get a free kit anonymously mailed to your doorstep
2. Rely on a same-day clinic near you
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
Free, convenient, and confidential options:
1. Get a free kit anonymously mailed to your doorstep
2. Rely on a same-day clinic near you
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
On January 13, 1913 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded here in DC, at the historic Howard University.
We are proud to celebrate 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action.
Happy Founders Day! 🔺
We are proud to celebrate 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action.
Happy Founders Day! 🔺
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
On January 13, 1913 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded here in DC, at the historic Howard University.
We are proud to celebrate 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action.
Happy Founders Day! 🔺
We are proud to celebrate 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action.
Happy Founders Day! 🔺
The second pass for leaf collection is underway in Washington, DC.
Section A: Collection in your neighborhoods now
Section B: You're on deck for the week of Jan 19
Reminder to all residents: Leave your holiday tree on the curb for collection by our DPW crews.
Section A: Collection in your neighborhoods now
Section B: You're on deck for the week of Jan 19
Reminder to all residents: Leave your holiday tree on the curb for collection by our DPW crews.
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The second pass for leaf collection is underway in Washington, DC.
Section A: Collection in your neighborhoods now
Section B: You're on deck for the week of Jan 19
Reminder to all residents: Leave your holiday tree on the curb for collection by our DPW crews.
Section A: Collection in your neighborhoods now
Section B: You're on deck for the week of Jan 19
Reminder to all residents: Leave your holiday tree on the curb for collection by our DPW crews.