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.
Yesterday, we released our FY26 Green Book—and with it, we announced a historic $1.5 billion investment goal for spending with local and small businesses.
If you're a DC entrepreneur, this guide is for you: greenbookdc.com
If you're a DC entrepreneur, this guide is for you: greenbookdc.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Yesterday, we released our FY26 Green Book—and with it, we announced a historic $1.5 billion investment goal for spending with local and small businesses.
If you're a DC entrepreneur, this guide is for you: greenbookdc.com
If you're a DC entrepreneur, this guide is for you: greenbookdc.com
We love DC seniors, and we love celebrating Valentine's Day with them! 💌
Tomorrow, we're hosting our annual Red, White, and You event—and all seniors in DC are invited.
🔗 tinyurl.com/DACLRWY2026
Tomorrow, we're hosting our annual Red, White, and You event—and all seniors in DC are invited.
🔗 tinyurl.com/DACLRWY2026
February 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
We love DC seniors, and we love celebrating Valentine's Day with them! 💌
Tomorrow, we're hosting our annual Red, White, and You event—and all seniors in DC are invited.
🔗 tinyurl.com/DACLRWY2026
Tomorrow, we're hosting our annual Red, White, and You event—and all seniors in DC are invited.
🔗 tinyurl.com/DACLRWY2026
Developing the RFK campus represents a generational opportunity for DC businesses.
That's why we will ensure CBE's represent 40% of the project participation.
Story by Rebecca Turco
wjla.com/news/local/d...
That's why we will ensure CBE's represent 40% of the project participation.
Story by Rebecca Turco
wjla.com/news/local/d...
District commits 40% of spending for RFK campus development to DC businesses
Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her Green Book for this fiscal year.
wjla.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Developing the RFK campus represents a generational opportunity for DC businesses.
That's why we will ensure CBE's represent 40% of the project participation.
Story by Rebecca Turco
wjla.com/news/local/d...
That's why we will ensure CBE's represent 40% of the project participation.
Story by Rebecca Turco
wjla.com/news/local/d...
10 years ago, we were spending $317 million with small and local businesses.
This year, our goal is $1.5 billion.
The FY26 Green Book delivers on my promise to champion and support our local businesses—and it's out now: greenbookdc.com
This year, our goal is $1.5 billion.
The FY26 Green Book delivers on my promise to champion and support our local businesses—and it's out now: greenbookdc.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
10 years ago, we were spending $317 million with small and local businesses.
This year, our goal is $1.5 billion.
The FY26 Green Book delivers on my promise to champion and support our local businesses—and it's out now: greenbookdc.com
This year, our goal is $1.5 billion.
The FY26 Green Book delivers on my promise to champion and support our local businesses—and it's out now: greenbookdc.com
BREAKING: We just set the highest-ever investment goal for District spending with small businesses and CBEs: $1.5 billion.
This is a historic milestone that will help keep DC dollars in DC.
This is a historic milestone that will help keep DC dollars in DC.
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
BREAKING: We just set the highest-ever investment goal for District spending with small businesses and CBEs: $1.5 billion.
This is a historic milestone that will help keep DC dollars in DC.
This is a historic milestone that will help keep DC dollars in DC.
As we celebrate Super Bowl LX in the Sports Capital, we encourage you to support local businesses, rely on Metro, and have fun, DC!
We can’t wait to watch the Super Bowl from the new RFK Stadium one day. 🏟️🏈
We can’t wait to watch the Super Bowl from the new RFK Stadium one day. 🏟️🏈
February 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
As we celebrate Super Bowl LX in the Sports Capital, we encourage you to support local businesses, rely on Metro, and have fun, DC!
We can’t wait to watch the Super Bowl from the new RFK Stadium one day. 🏟️🏈
We can’t wait to watch the Super Bowl from the new RFK Stadium one day. 🏟️🏈
It's time to think about your family’s summer camp plans in Washington, DC.
Save these key dates for DPR's Summer 2026 lottery enrollment, acceptance offers, automated waitlist, and more:
Save these key dates for DPR's Summer 2026 lottery enrollment, acceptance offers, automated waitlist, and more:
February 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
It's time to think about your family’s summer camp plans in Washington, DC.
Save these key dates for DPR's Summer 2026 lottery enrollment, acceptance offers, automated waitlist, and more:
Save these key dates for DPR's Summer 2026 lottery enrollment, acceptance offers, automated waitlist, and more:
It's National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day—a day to remind residents that Washington, DC offers free HIV/AIDS testing.
Know your status, protect your health, and together, let's end the stigma.
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
Know your status, protect your health, and together, let's end the stigma.
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
It's National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day—a day to remind residents that Washington, DC offers free HIV/AIDS testing.
Know your status, protect your health, and together, let's end the stigma.
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
Know your status, protect your health, and together, let's end the stigma.
Learn more: getcheckeddc.org
Free Lyft code for Super Bowl LX!
The SoberRide code:
📬is released 6PM Sunday
📫becomes active 8PM Sunday
📪expires 4AM Monday
Check back for the code to get $15 off your ride: soberride.com
Let's have fun and be safe, DC.
The SoberRide code:
📬is released 6PM Sunday
📫becomes active 8PM Sunday
📪expires 4AM Monday
Check back for the code to get $15 off your ride: soberride.com
Let's have fun and be safe, DC.
February 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Free Lyft code for Super Bowl LX!
The SoberRide code:
📬is released 6PM Sunday
📫becomes active 8PM Sunday
📪expires 4AM Monday
Check back for the code to get $15 off your ride: soberride.com
Let's have fun and be safe, DC.
The SoberRide code:
📬is released 6PM Sunday
📫becomes active 8PM Sunday
📪expires 4AM Monday
Check back for the code to get $15 off your ride: soberride.com
Let's have fun and be safe, DC.
Today is the Opening Ceremony for the 25th Winter Olympics!
We know great activations are happening all across the city—come out, support our local bars and restaurants, and celebrate with us.
Go Team USA from the nation’s capital!
We know great activations are happening all across the city—come out, support our local bars and restaurants, and celebrate with us.
Go Team USA from the nation’s capital!
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Today is the Opening Ceremony for the 25th Winter Olympics!
We know great activations are happening all across the city—come out, support our local bars and restaurants, and celebrate with us.
Go Team USA from the nation’s capital!
We know great activations are happening all across the city—come out, support our local bars and restaurants, and celebrate with us.
Go Team USA from the nation’s capital!
DC residents can learn ASL for free with DCPL.
This is what investing in our nation's leading library system looks like:
This is what investing in our nation's leading library system looks like:
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
DC residents can learn ASL for free with DCPL.
This is what investing in our nation's leading library system looks like:
This is what investing in our nation's leading library system looks like:
We're all feeling the cold in Washington, DC this week.
Reminder: Anyone can call the shelter hotline for free transport to a DC shelter—we have space for everyone who wants to come inside.
Save the Shelter Hotline number: (202) 399-7093
Reminder: Anyone can call the shelter hotline for free transport to a DC shelter—we have space for everyone who wants to come inside.
Save the Shelter Hotline number: (202) 399-7093
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
We're all feeling the cold in Washington, DC this week.
Reminder: Anyone can call the shelter hotline for free transport to a DC shelter—we have space for everyone who wants to come inside.
Save the Shelter Hotline number: (202) 399-7093
Reminder: Anyone can call the shelter hotline for free transport to a DC shelter—we have space for everyone who wants to come inside.
Save the Shelter Hotline number: (202) 399-7093
Today, we hosted Governor Wes Moore and Governor Abigail Spanberger in DC's City Hall.
We look forward to continuing this partnership as we pursue bold solutions that make the Washington Metropolitan Area the strongest and most competitive region in the country.
We look forward to continuing this partnership as we pursue bold solutions that make the Washington Metropolitan Area the strongest and most competitive region in the country.
February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Today, we hosted Governor Wes Moore and Governor Abigail Spanberger in DC's City Hall.
We look forward to continuing this partnership as we pursue bold solutions that make the Washington Metropolitan Area the strongest and most competitive region in the country.
We look forward to continuing this partnership as we pursue bold solutions that make the Washington Metropolitan Area the strongest and most competitive region in the country.
The Washington Post is not The Washington Post without great Metro coverage of one of the most important regions in the world.
And the Sports Capital demands robust sports coverage.
The impacted journalists have been a powerful engine of storytelling in our city. This is a big loss.
And the Sports Capital demands robust sports coverage.
The impacted journalists have been a powerful engine of storytelling in our city. This is a big loss.
February 4, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The Washington Post is not The Washington Post without great Metro coverage of one of the most important regions in the world.
And the Sports Capital demands robust sports coverage.
The impacted journalists have been a powerful engine of storytelling in our city. This is a big loss.
And the Sports Capital demands robust sports coverage.
The impacted journalists have been a powerful engine of storytelling in our city. This is a big loss.
DC businesses: Are you RFK ready?
We've got 180 acres of opportunity coming to RFK—now is the time to get certified, get informed, and get ready for contracting opportunities.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/RFKReady
We've got 180 acres of opportunity coming to RFK—now is the time to get certified, get informed, and get ready for contracting opportunities.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/RFKReady
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
DC businesses: Are you RFK ready?
We've got 180 acres of opportunity coming to RFK—now is the time to get certified, get informed, and get ready for contracting opportunities.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/RFKReady
We've got 180 acres of opportunity coming to RFK—now is the time to get certified, get informed, and get ready for contracting opportunities.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/RFKReady
DC's Books from Birth program sends every enrolled child a book each month from birth until they turn 5 years old.
Today, we celebrate:
📕3,664,432 books issued
📗103,765 children who have received books
📘3 out of 4 kids under 5 in DC enrolled
🏆A decade of Books from Birth!
Today, we celebrate:
📕3,664,432 books issued
📗103,765 children who have received books
📘3 out of 4 kids under 5 in DC enrolled
🏆A decade of Books from Birth!
February 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
DC's Books from Birth program sends every enrolled child a book each month from birth until they turn 5 years old.
Today, we celebrate:
📕3,664,432 books issued
📗103,765 children who have received books
📘3 out of 4 kids under 5 in DC enrolled
🏆A decade of Books from Birth!
Today, we celebrate:
📕3,664,432 books issued
📗103,765 children who have received books
📘3 out of 4 kids under 5 in DC enrolled
🏆A decade of Books from Birth!
Did you know DC high school students can receive free college credits?
Our Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high schoolers to earn transferable credits, explore new interests, and get a head start on college classes.
Apply by Feb 17: Bit.ly/DCDualEnrollment
Our Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high schoolers to earn transferable credits, explore new interests, and get a head start on college classes.
Apply by Feb 17: Bit.ly/DCDualEnrollment
February 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Did you know DC high school students can receive free college credits?
Our Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high schoolers to earn transferable credits, explore new interests, and get a head start on college classes.
Apply by Feb 17: Bit.ly/DCDualEnrollment
Our Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high schoolers to earn transferable credits, explore new interests, and get a head start on college classes.
Apply by Feb 17: Bit.ly/DCDualEnrollment
DC, here's what to expect tonight:
1. Snowfall to start 4-6PM
2. Up to a half inch of snow
3. District Snow Team is already deployed and will continue to salt roads and bridges
Look out for each other and be patient while traveling through the city.
1. Snowfall to start 4-6PM
2. Up to a half inch of snow
3. District Snow Team is already deployed and will continue to salt roads and bridges
Look out for each other and be patient while traveling through the city.
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
DC, here's what to expect tonight:
1. Snowfall to start 4-6PM
2. Up to a half inch of snow
3. District Snow Team is already deployed and will continue to salt roads and bridges
Look out for each other and be patient while traveling through the city.
1. Snowfall to start 4-6PM
2. Up to a half inch of snow
3. District Snow Team is already deployed and will continue to salt roads and bridges
Look out for each other and be patient while traveling through the city.
We're just 10 days away from the 39th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet. 🏊🏾
One of our favorite @dcdpr.bsky.social traditions—this event is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, cheer on 1100+ athletes, and come together as a community.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
One of our favorite @dcdpr.bsky.social traditions—this event is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, cheer on 1100+ athletes, and come together as a community.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
We're just 10 days away from the 39th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet. 🏊🏾
One of our favorite @dcdpr.bsky.social traditions—this event is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, cheer on 1100+ athletes, and come together as a community.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
One of our favorite @dcdpr.bsky.social traditions—this event is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, cheer on 1100+ athletes, and come together as a community.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
We’re proud that in DC, we offer more than a thousand out-of-school-time options for our young people.
We know how important it is to invest both in and out of our classrooms.
Reminder that we have a website dedicated to all of the options available: MOST.DC.gov
We know how important it is to invest both in and out of our classrooms.
Reminder that we have a website dedicated to all of the options available: MOST.DC.gov
February 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
We’re proud that in DC, we offer more than a thousand out-of-school-time options for our young people.
We know how important it is to invest both in and out of our classrooms.
Reminder that we have a website dedicated to all of the options available: MOST.DC.gov
We know how important it is to invest both in and out of our classrooms.
Reminder that we have a website dedicated to all of the options available: MOST.DC.gov
ICYMI: DC Winter Restaurant Week is extended to Sunday, February 8.
Support our local restaurants. This is especially important as businesses recover from this winter storm.
Participating restaurants: ramw.org
Support our local restaurants. This is especially important as businesses recover from this winter storm.
Participating restaurants: ramw.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
ICYMI: DC Winter Restaurant Week is extended to Sunday, February 8.
Support our local restaurants. This is especially important as businesses recover from this winter storm.
Participating restaurants: ramw.org
Support our local restaurants. This is especially important as businesses recover from this winter storm.
Participating restaurants: ramw.org
Reminder: Temps will remain dangerously cold this week in Washington, DC. 🌡️
Continue to look out for your neighbors, dress in layers, practice cold weather safety for your home, and be patient while traveling throughout the city.
Shelter hotline: 202-399-7093
Continue to look out for your neighbors, dress in layers, practice cold weather safety for your home, and be patient while traveling throughout the city.
Shelter hotline: 202-399-7093
February 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Reminder: Temps will remain dangerously cold this week in Washington, DC. 🌡️
Continue to look out for your neighbors, dress in layers, practice cold weather safety for your home, and be patient while traveling throughout the city.
Shelter hotline: 202-399-7093
Continue to look out for your neighbors, dress in layers, practice cold weather safety for your home, and be patient while traveling throughout the city.
Shelter hotline: 202-399-7093
Just announced: $250,000 in grants to protect and preserve historic Black cemeteries in DC.
DC history is Black history, and we know that it is the responsibility of each generation to preserve that history and to pass it on.
More info: tinyurl.com/dcbhmgrants
DC history is Black history, and we know that it is the responsibility of each generation to preserve that history and to pass it on.
More info: tinyurl.com/dcbhmgrants
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Black History Month, Awards $250,000 in Grants to Protect and Preserve Historic Black Cemeteries
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Office of Planning (OP) announced a partnership with two nonprofit organizations to protect and commemorate historic African American burial gr...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Just announced: $250,000 in grants to protect and preserve historic Black cemeteries in DC.
DC history is Black history, and we know that it is the responsibility of each generation to preserve that history and to pass it on.
More info: tinyurl.com/dcbhmgrants
DC history is Black history, and we know that it is the responsibility of each generation to preserve that history and to pass it on.
More info: tinyurl.com/dcbhmgrants
We're grateful to the District Snow Teams for working around the clock to respond to an unprecedented winter storm in Washington, DC.
Thank you to everyone working together on this herculean response to clear our streets, sidewalks and alleys.
Thank you to everyone working together on this herculean response to clear our streets, sidewalks and alleys.
February 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
We're grateful to the District Snow Teams for working around the clock to respond to an unprecedented winter storm in Washington, DC.
Thank you to everyone working together on this herculean response to clear our streets, sidewalks and alleys.
Thank you to everyone working together on this herculean response to clear our streets, sidewalks and alleys.
We count on residents and businesses to clear their sidewalks, alleys, and entryways.
Seniors 65+ and residents with disabilities may apply for exemptions at shovelexemption.dpw.dc.gov or by calling 311.
Seniors 65+ and residents with disabilities may apply for exemptions at shovelexemption.dpw.dc.gov or by calling 311.
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
We count on residents and businesses to clear their sidewalks, alleys, and entryways.
Seniors 65+ and residents with disabilities may apply for exemptions at shovelexemption.dpw.dc.gov or by calling 311.
Seniors 65+ and residents with disabilities may apply for exemptions at shovelexemption.dpw.dc.gov or by calling 311.