[PR] Mayor Bowser’s Letter to the Council

Ahead of the Council’s first vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, Mayor Bowser urged the Council to seriously consider several key issues that are broadly problematic for sound budgeting and the operations.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 8, 2020Mayor BowserComment

June 17 | Tele-Townhall on new Ward 8 Hospital Agreement

The new, state-of-the-art, 136 community hospital with a verified trauma center will be located on the Saint Elizabeths East Campus.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 16, 2020Mayor Bowser, WARD 8, Saint ElizabethsComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Delivers Coronavirus Situational Report for Monday, June 15, 2020

Stay informed of new resources and support during the public health crisis.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 15, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Announces Seven New ‘Slow Streets’ as DC Continues to Reimagine Public Space

Will give residents more space to social distance while moving around outside.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 10, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19Comment

Citywide curfew for DC from Sunday at 11pm until Monday at 6am

The DC National Guard has been activated to support MPD.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMay 31, 2020Mayor BowserComment

Mayor Bowser schools Trump and I am so here for it

So proud of our Mayor saying what we were all thinking.

NEWSThe Advoc8teMay 30, 2020Mayor BowserComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Announces Relief for Residents Struggling with Student Loan Payments Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Expanded financial relief options for District residents who are struggling to pay private education loans due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 2, 2020Mayor Bowser, STUDENT LOANSComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Announces Sidewalk Extension Plan to Support Social Distancing Near Essential Businesses

“These temporary sidewalk extensions will create more space for residents to practice effective social distancing,” said DDOT Director Jeff Marootian.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 21, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Extends Public Health Emergency, Stay at Home Order, and Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Through May 15

All individuals must continue to social distance from others not in their household and should wear face coverings if visiting essential businesses, such as grocery stores and pharmacies.

ALERT, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 16, 2020COVID-19, Mayor BowserComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Grants Early Release to Several Residents Held in the DC Jail

Upon release, these residents will receive social and health services support through staff at the READY Center.

ALERTThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2020Mayor Bowser, DC JAIL, COVID-19Comment

Today at 11am | DC Moment of Prayer and Silence

Join District residents, wherever you are, to honor those who have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic and those on the front lines fighting this virus.

EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 10, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Issues Stay-At-Home Order effective April 1st

Any individual who willfully violates the stay-at-home order may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 31, 2020COVID-19, Mayor BowserComment

STAY YOUR 🤬 HOME! Mayor Bowser Issues Stay-At-Home Order

Any individual who willfully violates the stay-at-home order may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 30, 2020COVID-19, Mayor BowserComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Highlights the District’s Coronavirus Testing Capacity

If an individual is experiencing symptoms including cough, fever, and shortness of breath, they should consult their doctor before visiting.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 26, 2020Mayor Bowser, DC HEALTH, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses

The Order goes into effect on March 25, 2020, at 10 pm, through April 24, 2020.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 25, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Extends Modified District Operating Status and Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency

The Mayor extended the prohibition on mass gatherings during a public health emergency until April 25, 2020 and has made updates to school and park operations.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 20, 2020Mayor Bowser, COVID-19, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Proposes $3.4 Million Investment to Double MPD’s Cadet Program

The program gives DC high school graduates a scholarship to the University of the District of Columbia and a part-time job while they attain 60 college credits in order to enter the police academy.

MPDThe Advoc8teFebruary 25, 2020MPD CADET PROGRAM, Mayor Bowser, PRESS RELEASEComment

[MPD] Mayor Bowser Announces $5 Million Investment to Expand MPD Crime Camera Network

The program provides a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of up to $500 per residential address and $750 for all other eligible addresses.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 26, 2019PRESS RELEASE, Mayor BowserComment