19 июня 2024 года
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
As the District remains in an Extended Heat Emergency, some facilities are specifically opening on Wednesday, June 19 to help people beat the heat, including select outdoor pools and recreation centers.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, as the District remains in an Extended Heat Emergency, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that select outdoor pools and recreation centers will open on the Juneteenth holiday, on Wednesday, June 19, to help people beat the heat. Additionally, spray parks across the city remain open daily from 10 am – 6 pm. Find more information about spray park locations and hours at dpr.dc.gov/sprayparks.
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Monday, June 17, 2024
Long-Awaited Mixed-Use Development Delivers 449 Homes, Including 136 Affordable Homes, to Southwest Waterfront
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the grand opening of The Westerly, a new mixed-use development in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Ward 6. The Westerly offers 449 units of housing, including 136 affordable homes, and over 29,000 square feet of space for neighborhood-serving retail. The new development moves the District... Читать дальше...
Sunday, June 16, 2024
(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extended Heat Emergency for Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) activate an Extended Heat Emergency when the temperature or heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least four consecutive days. During an Extended Heat Emergency, the District stands up cooling centers for residents seeking relief from the heat. Читать дальше...
Friday, June 14, 2024
(Washington, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, June 14.
When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is 95 degrees or higher, District Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the heat. Читать дальше...
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Report Finds that Sports Facilities in Urban Areas Drive Economic Growth in Surrounding Neighborhoods
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) released a report outlining the actual and potential fiscal, economic, and community impacts of professional sports in the District. The study also analyzed the economic impact of sports and entertainment venues in the District to date, as well as the impact... Читать дальше...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Free and Confidential Health Services Available Year-Round
(Washington, DC) – As the District continues to celebrate Pride Month, DC Government health and human services agencies are spreading the word about a variety of resources to help ensure all Washingtonians, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, have access to the health care and social services they need to live healthy, happy lives.
“We know that when the LGBTQIA+ community receives affirming care... Читать дальше...
Monday, June 10, 2024
Between Wednesday, June 26 and Sunday, August 25, Youth in DC Can Receive Free Summer Meals at More Than 100 Sites Across All Eight Wards
(Washington, DC) – Today, with the last day of school for students at DC Public Schools one week away, Mayor Muriel Bowser and leaders from across DC Government highlighted resources to help keep families and youth safe, healthy, and engaged over summer break, including more than 100 sites where youth will be able to access free meals. Читать дальше...
Friday, June 7, 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $9.5 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies that will support the District’s Advanced Technical Center (ATC) and help build more pathways to health care professions for high school students in Washington, DC. This investment, which builds on millions of dollars from the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan and US Department of Education grants, will support the expansion of the ATC in Ward 5,... Читать дальше...
Friday, May 31, 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting the community to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Washington, DC. The Mayor and community members will kick off Pride celebrations on Monday, June 3 with a flag raising at the John A. Wilson Building. This second annual raising of the Progress Pride flag – which represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other marginalized gender identities and sexual orientations – highlights... Читать дальше...
