Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowser
Official account of the Mayor of Washington, DC. Together, let's work to give every Washingtonian a fair shot.
DC's economy is shifting. We need jobs and growth. We have 180 acres of opportunity on the RFK campus. Our deal with the @Commanders is the fastest and surest route to deliver not just sports and entertainment—but also housing, jobs, recreation, and economic development.
Save the date: A new and improved National Geographic Museum of Exploration is set to return in 2026. 🔎🪰
We're building a stronger DC by investing in community spaces for our residents. 🛝 Join us this Wednesday as we break ground on the new and improved Fort Davis Community Center—complete with an upgraded playground, splash pad, accessibility features, & more. See you in Ward 7!
Our DC Gov teams keep summer running smoothly. ☀️ From camp counselors and lifeguards to library staff, crossing guards, & public safety teams—37,000+ DC Gov staff are committed to making summer safe, fun, and full of opportunity. Thank you to all the teams who make it happen.
It's never too early to start getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. ✏️ Mark your calendars for the biggest Back to School event of the season—there will be free school supplies, haircuts, games, food, & fun for all ages: 🗓️Tues, Aug 19 ⌚️11AM 📌Fields at RFK Campus
Reminder!
Heads up, DC! To beat the summer heat, trash, recycling, and food waste collections will start at 5:30 AM through September. Please set your bins out the night before to ensure service. #DPWorks4DC
⚠️ Heat Alert (7/20) Temps are expected to be over 99 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC
Heads up DC! NWS issued a Flood Watch today (7/19) until 8:15PM. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! 🌧️
Happening next Saturday: DPR's 5th Annual Roving Leaders Day! 🎡 Get ready for a full day of live music, carnival rides, moon bounces, games, and activities for all ages—the perfect family-friendly way to spend a summer day: 🗓️Sat, July 26 ⏰12PM 🌳Langdon Park
Today: Mubadala Citi DC Open returns to the Sports Capital. 🎾 Events like this one bring world-class talent to our courts, energy to our venues, dollars to our local businesses, & pride to our city. Let's serve another successful tournament here in the District of Champions.
⚠️ Heat Alert (7/19) Temps are expected to be over 96 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC
Happening in the District: 🎾A week in the Sports Capital 🍝Black Restaurant Week is in full swing 💰Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement mini-grant opportunity 🎶#BeDowntown: Blues Alley Night at Anthem Row ➡️tinyurl.com/July18Newslett…
NEW: Eastern Market store at @ReaganAirport. 🛍️✈️ Local businesses aren’t just a driver of DC’s economy, they’re part of what makes our city such a unique travel destination. As visitors arrive and locals return home, DC culture is now front and center at DCA.
This is definitely not goodbye to @benschilibowl! The U St location of Ben's is closed for renovations, and its nearby pop-up is already open at 1208 U St. A DC institution through decades of change—we’ll be there when the doors reopen, and at other locations until then.
We’re building real pathways to high-wage, high-demand careers for DC youth. That includes over 6,000 DC young people enrolled in free opportunity programs—including the DCPS Career and Technical Education program—gaining skills, mentorship, and purpose.
An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/17). Temps are expected to have a high near 96 degrees and a heat index as high as 106. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC
It's never too early to start getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. 🩺✏️ DCPS Student Health Hubs offer free exams, immunizations, and health resources—making it easy to check off all the boxes for a healthy, successful year. Learn more➡️bit.ly/dcpshealthhubs…
We asked local businesses near the RFK campus what it would mean for the Commanders to come home. This is Sala Thai's response:
We're proud of our young people for making the most of their summer, including: 🧰13,000+ enrolled in MBSYEP 🎉Thousands attending Late Night Hype 🎬Hundreds at DPR's outdoor movies 🛟Dozens in DPR's Lifeguard Program If DC youth want an opportunity, we've got one waiting.
