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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development. Leading DC's Comeback; investing in residents & businesses; creating opportunity in #All8Wards.
We're so excited for the Art Ave public art installation coming in and around Farragut Square this September - funded in part by our Streets for People grants to enliven and improve public space. ➡️ Read: rb.gy/woz8mf 👏 Congrats to @GoldenTriDC and the artists!
Bringing the Commanders home is about more than a stadium. It's about creating jobs, attracting revenue, and driving investment to Ward 7—and it's coming at time when we need it the most. Let's get this done for DC.
LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Rally Ahead of First Commanders Vote
There's only one Museum Capital. 🎨 🖼️ DC's world-class museums are free, accessible, and located all throughout the city—ready to welcome residents, school trips, and visitors of all ages. Your museum bucket list begins here:
Meet Areo Nazari, Co-Founder & CEO of CaryHealth, a DC-based digital health company transforming healthcare with an AI-powered platform. From personalized medication management to prescription delivery, CaryHealth is on a mission to improve lives at scale—starting in the…
We're on the 1-yard line. There's nobody else waiting in the wings with $2.7 billion. And so this stadium is a catalyst, and it will attract other investments. No fumbles, no interceptions—let's just get it over the line. Story by John Keim espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
Yesterday, Mayor Bowser and Deputy Mayor Albert toured the new National Geographic Museum of Exploration. Slated to open next year, the museum will bring a dynamic, family-friendly destination to Downtown DC. wtop.com/dc/2025/07/the…
There is nothing like summer in DC! ☀️ Every night of the week, there is something FREE to do in the city. Tonight, join @DowntownDCBID for Happy Hour at Anthem Row. 💸FREE 📅TONIGHT ⏰5 – 8 PM

Save the date: A new and improved National Geographic Museum of Exploration is set to return in 2026. 🔎🪰
Black Restaurant Week is an opportunity to celebrate Black Restaurant owners and chefs, and we do that by amplifying their voices. Hear from Chef Rock Harper, owner of Hill Prince on H Street, on the negative impacts of I-82.
We asked local businesses near the RFK campus what it would mean for the Commanders to come home. This is Sala Thai's response:
It's officially Black Restaurant Week in the District. 🧑🏾🍳 Tell your friends, make a reservation, and head to one of DC's world-class restaurants for great food, better company, and a celebration of our local entrepreneurs. 🔗tinyurl.com/BlackRestauran…
Black Restaurant Week in Washington, DC is here! 🔥🍽️ Happening now through July 27, this is a fantastic opportunity to support local restaurants and we’re going Beyond the Kitchen to amplify the voices of DC’s Black owners and chefs.👩🏾🍳 First up is Samantha Abrams of Sapodillas,…
Local businesses are the backbone of DC. They reflect DC values, bring amenities to our neighborhoods, and create jobs and opportunities for DC residents. That’s why every one of my budgets—including FY26—invests in their success.
Now is not the time to water down the RENTAL Act. We must act now to stabilize our housing ecosystem and protect our investments in affordable housing.

By gutting the RENTAL Act, @CMRobertWhiteDC has sided with residents taking advantage of the system—including those who commit crimes in their units. I side with the residents who are good neighbors and want their homes to be safe and well-maintained. My full statement:
A great reason to #BeDowntown tonight!
🎧 Tuesdays are for DJ battles... It’s Happy Hour at Anthem Row!! 🆚 Two DJs. 🆚 Two music legends. 🆚 One epic dance floor takeover. 💰 Cost: FREE 📍 Location: Anthem Row | 800 K St NW 🚇 Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown downtowndc.org/event/happy-ho… #DCEvents #Verzuz #HappyHour
🎧 Tuesdays are for DJ battles... It’s Happy Hour at Anthem Row!! 🆚 Two DJs. 🆚 Two music legends. 🆚 One epic dance floor takeover. 💰 Cost: FREE 📍 Location: Anthem Row | 800 K St NW 🚇 Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown downtowndc.org/event/happy-ho… #DCEvents #Verzuz #HappyHour
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down with restaurant workers and owners to hear directly how I-82 is affecting the DC restaurant industry. Their message remains clear: We must repeal I-82.