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.
2026 called: It wants you at the starting line.
Join us in six days for the free Fresh Start 5K race at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. 🏁 💚
Join us in six days for the free Fresh Start 5K race at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. 🏁 💚
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
2026 called: It wants you at the starting line.
Join us in six days for the free Fresh Start 5K race at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. 🏁 💚
Join us in six days for the free Fresh Start 5K race at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. 🏁 💚
To all the families across DC celebrating today: Happy Kwanzaa!
From Umoja to Imani, we wish you a season filled with the blessings of Kwanzaa.
From Umoja to Imani, we wish you a season filled with the blessings of Kwanzaa.
December 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
To all the families across DC celebrating today: Happy Kwanzaa!
From Umoja to Imani, we wish you a season filled with the blessings of Kwanzaa.
From Umoja to Imani, we wish you a season filled with the blessings of Kwanzaa.
Captured: Fresh Start 5K energy.
Just one week away.
Just one week away.
December 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Captured: Fresh Start 5K energy.
Just one week away.
Just one week away.
We love to see our city filled with Christmas spirit.
DC, we hope your homes are filled with love and cheer—and that the day is nothing short of magical for our littlest Washingtonians. 🎄
Merry Christmas, DC!
DC, we hope your homes are filled with love and cheer—and that the day is nothing short of magical for our littlest Washingtonians. 🎄
Merry Christmas, DC!
December 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We love to see our city filled with Christmas spirit.
DC, we hope your homes are filled with love and cheer—and that the day is nothing short of magical for our littlest Washingtonians. 🎄
Merry Christmas, DC!
DC, we hope your homes are filled with love and cheer—and that the day is nothing short of magical for our littlest Washingtonians. 🎄
Merry Christmas, DC!
PSA: DC's Fresh Start 5K is just eight days away!
Kick off 2026 with the first community event of the year—active, energized, and surrounded by neighbors in the best city in the world.
⏱️10:15AM: Kids Dash
⏱️11AM: 5K
📍Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
Kick off 2026 with the first community event of the year—active, energized, and surrounded by neighbors in the best city in the world.
⏱️10:15AM: Kids Dash
⏱️11AM: 5K
📍Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
December 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
PSA: DC's Fresh Start 5K is just eight days away!
Kick off 2026 with the first community event of the year—active, energized, and surrounded by neighbors in the best city in the world.
⏱️10:15AM: Kids Dash
⏱️11AM: 5K
📍Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
Kick off 2026 with the first community event of the year—active, energized, and surrounded by neighbors in the best city in the world.
⏱️10:15AM: Kids Dash
⏱️11AM: 5K
📍Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
In DC, a break from school doesn't mean a break from growing and learning.
From lifeguard training to holiday crafting, we're proud of all of the young people in our city who are taking advantage of world-class programming all winter break.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreakRec
From lifeguard training to holiday crafting, we're proud of all of the young people in our city who are taking advantage of world-class programming all winter break.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreakRec
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In DC, a break from school doesn't mean a break from growing and learning.
From lifeguard training to holiday crafting, we're proud of all of the young people in our city who are taking advantage of world-class programming all winter break.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreakRec
From lifeguard training to holiday crafting, we're proud of all of the young people in our city who are taking advantage of world-class programming all winter break.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreakRec
The Fresh Start 5K gets DC residents across all 8 wards moving—including our littlest Washingtonians.
Families: your children 12 and under are invited to the Kids Dash on New Year's Day, kicking off at 9AM, followed by the 5K at 11AM.
T-9 days: fitdc.com
Families: your children 12 and under are invited to the Kids Dash on New Year's Day, kicking off at 9AM, followed by the 5K at 11AM.
T-9 days: fitdc.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Fresh Start 5K gets DC residents across all 8 wards moving—including our littlest Washingtonians.
Families: your children 12 and under are invited to the Kids Dash on New Year's Day, kicking off at 9AM, followed by the 5K at 11AM.
T-9 days: fitdc.com
Families: your children 12 and under are invited to the Kids Dash on New Year's Day, kicking off at 9AM, followed by the 5K at 11AM.
T-9 days: fitdc.com
Most wonderful time of the year in the best city in the world!
December 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Most wonderful time of the year in the best city in the world!
A New Year's Day tradition at an iconic DC landmark.
Let’s run through the tape together at the Fresh Start 5K!
Let’s run through the tape together at the Fresh Start 5K!
December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A New Year's Day tradition at an iconic DC landmark.
Let’s run through the tape together at the Fresh Start 5K!
Let’s run through the tape together at the Fresh Start 5K!
5Ks make the whole city a fitness center.
This weekend, @dcdpr.bsky.social Director Thennie Freeman and I walked the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to get ready for the Fresh Start 5K.
We'll meet you here in 10 days: fitdc.com
This weekend, @dcdpr.bsky.social Director Thennie Freeman and I walked the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to get ready for the Fresh Start 5K.
We'll meet you here in 10 days: fitdc.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
5Ks make the whole city a fitness center.
This weekend, @dcdpr.bsky.social Director Thennie Freeman and I walked the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to get ready for the Fresh Start 5K.
We'll meet you here in 10 days: fitdc.com
This weekend, @dcdpr.bsky.social Director Thennie Freeman and I walked the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to get ready for the Fresh Start 5K.
We'll meet you here in 10 days: fitdc.com
Let the countdown begin...
T-10 days until DC's 12th Annual Fresh Start 5K!
T-10 days until DC's 12th Annual Fresh Start 5K!
December 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Let the countdown begin...
T-10 days until DC's 12th Annual Fresh Start 5K!
T-10 days until DC's 12th Annual Fresh Start 5K!
The Fresh Start 5K is a tradition that I started when I was Mayor-elect, and in 2026 it will symbolize my commitment to DC residents to run through the tape and finish strong.
Full letter:
tinyurl.com/runtape5k
Full letter:
tinyurl.com/runtape5k
Run Through the Tape at the Fresh Start 5K
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December 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Fresh Start 5K is a tradition that I started when I was Mayor-elect, and in 2026 it will symbolize my commitment to DC residents to run through the tape and finish strong.
Full letter:
tinyurl.com/runtape5k
Full letter:
tinyurl.com/runtape5k
It's the final day of school before winter break for DCPS students!
From Holiday Hype to Winter Wonder Workshop, our nation's leading park and rec system is offering fun programming to keep students engaged all winter break long.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreak2025
From Holiday Hype to Winter Wonder Workshop, our nation's leading park and rec system is offering fun programming to keep students engaged all winter break long.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreak2025
Mayor Bowser and DPR Announce Winter Break Programs for District Youth
(Washington, DC) – As winter break approaches, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging families to take advantage of the wide range of youth programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's the final day of school before winter break for DCPS students!
From Holiday Hype to Winter Wonder Workshop, our nation's leading park and rec system is offering fun programming to keep students engaged all winter break long.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreak2025
From Holiday Hype to Winter Wonder Workshop, our nation's leading park and rec system is offering fun programming to keep students engaged all winter break long.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCWinterBreak2025
We're proud to continue investing in community programming at Fort Dupont Ice Arena.
DPR is now accepting grant applications for community organizations to offer ice programming—from hockey and figure skating to broom ball and learn-to-skate.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
DPR is now accepting grant applications for community organizations to offer ice programming—from hockey and figure skating to broom ball and learn-to-skate.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We're proud to continue investing in community programming at Fort Dupont Ice Arena.
DPR is now accepting grant applications for community organizations to offer ice programming—from hockey and figure skating to broom ball and learn-to-skate.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
DPR is now accepting grant applications for community organizations to offer ice programming—from hockey and figure skating to broom ball and learn-to-skate.
Learn more: DPREvents.com
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena is open and free all month long!
Tell your family, invite your friends, and head over to the beautiful modernized facility for ice skating, community events, and more.
All in the heart of Ward 7.
Tell your family, invite your friends, and head over to the beautiful modernized facility for ice skating, community events, and more.
All in the heart of Ward 7.
December 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena is open and free all month long!
Tell your family, invite your friends, and head over to the beautiful modernized facility for ice skating, community events, and more.
All in the heart of Ward 7.
Tell your family, invite your friends, and head over to the beautiful modernized facility for ice skating, community events, and more.
All in the heart of Ward 7.
We're just two weeks away from the Fresh Start 5K.
Save time on race day by picking up your packet today and tomorrow from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-7PM at:
📍King Green Leaf Rec
📍Deanwood Rec
📍Takoma Community Center
📍Turkey Thicket Rec
Let's get ready to run through the tape!
Save time on race day by picking up your packet today and tomorrow from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-7PM at:
📍King Green Leaf Rec
📍Deanwood Rec
📍Takoma Community Center
📍Turkey Thicket Rec
Let's get ready to run through the tape!
December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We're just two weeks away from the Fresh Start 5K.
Save time on race day by picking up your packet today and tomorrow from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-7PM at:
📍King Green Leaf Rec
📍Deanwood Rec
📍Takoma Community Center
📍Turkey Thicket Rec
Let's get ready to run through the tape!
Save time on race day by picking up your packet today and tomorrow from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-7PM at:
📍King Green Leaf Rec
📍Deanwood Rec
📍Takoma Community Center
📍Turkey Thicket Rec
Let's get ready to run through the tape!
Our seniors built the DC we know and love today.
In my first address as Mayor, I said we would focus on our seniors—and that’s a promise we work hard to keep every single day.
Today, we came together to celebrate our seniors at the 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration:
In my first address as Mayor, I said we would focus on our seniors—and that’s a promise we work hard to keep every single day.
Today, we came together to celebrate our seniors at the 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration:
December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Our seniors built the DC we know and love today.
In my first address as Mayor, I said we would focus on our seniors—and that’s a promise we work hard to keep every single day.
Today, we came together to celebrate our seniors at the 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration:
In my first address as Mayor, I said we would focus on our seniors—and that’s a promise we work hard to keep every single day.
Today, we came together to celebrate our seniors at the 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration:
Virginia Ali is a treasure in our great city.
As a co-founder of Ben's Chili Bowl, community leader, DC icon—and my dear friend—please join me in wishing Virginia a very happy birthday.
As a co-founder of Ben's Chili Bowl, community leader, DC icon—and my dear friend—please join me in wishing Virginia a very happy birthday.
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Virginia Ali is a treasure in our great city.
As a co-founder of Ben's Chili Bowl, community leader, DC icon—and my dear friend—please join me in wishing Virginia a very happy birthday.
As a co-founder of Ben's Chili Bowl, community leader, DC icon—and my dear friend—please join me in wishing Virginia a very happy birthday.
More than 11 years of conversations with Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood.
Tune in to our latest—reflecting on our big wins and looking forward to the next chapter.
Full episode: tinyurl.com/PoliticsHourDec2025
Tune in to our latest—reflecting on our big wins and looking forward to the next chapter.
Full episode: tinyurl.com/PoliticsHourDec2025
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
More than 11 years of conversations with Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood.
Tune in to our latest—reflecting on our big wins and looking forward to the next chapter.
Full episode: tinyurl.com/PoliticsHourDec2025
Tune in to our latest—reflecting on our big wins and looking forward to the next chapter.
Full episode: tinyurl.com/PoliticsHourDec2025
It's the season of giving in Washington, DC.
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's the season of giving in Washington, DC.
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
In order to make housing more affordable, we need to build more units.
And by revitalizing Downtown, we strengthen our entire city’s economy.
The Housing in Downtown program brings these goals together—and we’re on track to deliver 8,400 new homes that will uplift our whole city.
And by revitalizing Downtown, we strengthen our entire city’s economy.
The Housing in Downtown program brings these goals together—and we’re on track to deliver 8,400 new homes that will uplift our whole city.
December 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In order to make housing more affordable, we need to build more units.
And by revitalizing Downtown, we strengthen our entire city’s economy.
The Housing in Downtown program brings these goals together—and we’re on track to deliver 8,400 new homes that will uplift our whole city.
And by revitalizing Downtown, we strengthen our entire city’s economy.
The Housing in Downtown program brings these goals together—and we’re on track to deliver 8,400 new homes that will uplift our whole city.
This is your reminder that DC has shelter space for anyone who need it.
Call for free transport to a DC Shelter: 202-399-7093
Call for free transport to a DC Shelter: 202-399-7093
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This is your reminder that DC has shelter space for anyone who need it.
Call for free transport to a DC Shelter: 202-399-7093
Call for free transport to a DC Shelter: 202-399-7093
This weekend, DC broke another Guinness World Record!
We knew that holiday cheer in our city was unmatched—and now, it's official. ❤️
Congrats to all the couples who made history under the mistletoe!
We knew that holiday cheer in our city was unmatched—and now, it's official. ❤️
Congrats to all the couples who made history under the mistletoe!
December 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This weekend, DC broke another Guinness World Record!
We knew that holiday cheer in our city was unmatched—and now, it's official. ❤️
Congrats to all the couples who made history under the mistletoe!
We knew that holiday cheer in our city was unmatched—and now, it's official. ❤️
Congrats to all the couples who made history under the mistletoe!
We're all feeling the extreme cold in DC this week.
Highlights:
1. No additional snow expected this week
2. Temperatures below freezing most of the week
3. DC teams are working around the clock to keep streets safe, residents warm, and city moving forward
Highlights:
1. No additional snow expected this week
2. Temperatures below freezing most of the week
3. DC teams are working around the clock to keep streets safe, residents warm, and city moving forward
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We're all feeling the extreme cold in DC this week.
Highlights:
1. No additional snow expected this week
2. Temperatures below freezing most of the week
3. DC teams are working around the clock to keep streets safe, residents warm, and city moving forward
Highlights:
1. No additional snow expected this week
2. Temperatures below freezing most of the week
3. DC teams are working around the clock to keep streets safe, residents warm, and city moving forward
This morning, I'm stopping by radio stations to discuss promises made and promises kept—and how we plan to run through the tape.
They'll be airing at:
📻11:40AM: Majic 102.3
📻1:40PM: WKYS 93.9
📻3:30PM: Latino 104.1
They'll be airing at:
📻11:40AM: Majic 102.3
📻1:40PM: WKYS 93.9
📻3:30PM: Latino 104.1
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This morning, I'm stopping by radio stations to discuss promises made and promises kept—and how we plan to run through the tape.
They'll be airing at:
📻11:40AM: Majic 102.3
📻1:40PM: WKYS 93.9
📻3:30PM: Latino 104.1
They'll be airing at:
📻11:40AM: Majic 102.3
📻1:40PM: WKYS 93.9
📻3:30PM: Latino 104.1