Mayor Muriel Bowser

This is your reminder that by 2030, DC will have all of our professional sports teams playing in city limits.

Ward by Ward, we've poured into our schools, our educators, and our students. Episode 6: Ward 3 Principal McCray's Story

It's the second day of an extreme heat wave in Washington, DC. 1. Expected to last through Saturday (7/18) 2. Today's daytime temps >100°F, overnight temps >75°F 3. Drink water, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and save the Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093

Game days in the Sports Capital are great for the whole family. Cheer on the Mystics this Sunday, 7/12, from the 202 Family Section at the iconic CareFirst Arena. 🏀 Tickets: bit.ly/4paPp5F

The best teachers in the world are right here in Washington, DC. Every year, the DC Teacher of the Year award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to support, inspire, and champion our young people. Nominate an outstanding teacher by Sunday, July 12: ow.ly/hfux50ZiqfR

ICYMI: Late Night Hype is the place to be for teens this summer in DC. Here's the next one:

Back to our regularly scheduled programming: Highlighting some of the world-class benefits our city provides. That includes LinkedIn Learning—an online library of over 16K instructional videos on Adobe Photoshop, social media, career skills, and more. tinyurl.com/LinkedInLearningDCPL

We hope that while visitors were here, they got to experience the Real DC—beautiful neighborhoods, vibrant businesses, and home to more than 700,000 Washingtonians. And we hope their experience here showed them why Washington, DC should be the 51st state.

Why do you love DC?

Key safety tips for the 4th of July in Washington, DC: 1. Leave the fireworks to the professionals 2. Get real-time updates by texting DC250 to 888-777 3. Rely on Metro: Open until 2AM, fare-free after 5PM 4. Save the shelter hotline number: (202) 399-7093

Key safety tips for the 4th of July in Washington, DC: 1. Leave the fireworks to the professionals 2. Get real-time updates by texting DC250 to 888-777 3. Rely on Metro: Open until 2AM, fare-free after 5PM 4. Save the shelter hotline number: (202) 399-7093

Local parades are a great way to celebrate the 4th of July in DC. ❤️ ‌ We're excited to come together this Saturday to celebrate in our vibrant, beautiful neighborhoods: ‌ 10AM: Barracks Row Parade 11AM: Palisades Day Parade ‌ Bring water, wear sunscreen, and we'll see you there!

Reminder: In observance of Independence Day, DPW will "slide" household trash and recycling collections to the next day.

Extreme heat can be hard on mental health. 24/7, confidential mental health support: 📞988

DC, we're in a severe heat wave. ‌ • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, especially between 11AM and 4PM. • Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. • Dress for the heat and wear sunscreen. • Limit time outdoors whenever possible. ‌ Shelter hotline: 202-399-7093

DC is tied for the best cardiac survival score in the nation at 44%. A decade ago, it was 22%. We are deeply grateful to our DC Fire and EMS teams for showing up every day to keep DC safe and healthy.

We're turning an abandoned school into a brand-new recreation center in Ward 5. We will deliver 2 basketball courts, teen gaming and senior lounge, splash pad, community garden, and more. And that makes Crummell Community Center our first official groundbreaking of the summer.

DC Pride in the streets, on the rooftops, on the balconies, and in the air!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 51 years of Pride in the future 51st state. 🌈   ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We've officially crowned Ms. Senior DC 2026, Betty Entzminger. 👑 Betty is a shining example of what makes our senior community in DC so special—grace, wisdom, and a deep love for the best city in the world. Congratulations, Ms. Senior DC 2026!

Adult adoption fees for dogs and cats are being waived at Brandywine Valley until June 21. Adopt a furry friend today. ❤️

We opened a new DC animal adoption center in Ward 5 last week. Adoption fees are being waived at Brandywine's new Ivy City and existing DC Village locations now through Sunday, June 21!

Today is Primary Election Day in Washington, DC. Ways to cast your vote: 🗳️75 Election Day Vote Centers open until 8PM 🗳️55 Ballot Drop Boxes open until 8PM Get ready for ranked choice voting, check your registration status, and find a Vote Center near you: dcboe.org

Late Night Hype is one of DC's best evening weekend programs for teens. And now, we're looking for volunteers, sponsors, and partners to get involved. Learn more at DPRevents.com

If only DC had a centralized website to find everything going on in the city this summer… Oh wait, we do! summer.dc.gov

A very exciting anniversary today: Two years since we opened the beautiful McMillan Reservoir Park. Now a staple in our community, we recognize the years of hard work and advocacy that went into its grand opening. Right before summer, it's a great time to celebrate!

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to be a part of the FIFA World Cup excitement in DC. Last night, @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social kicked off its watch parties at Franklin Park—creating a free, fun, and family-friendly space for fans to celebrate.

It's going to be a busy weekend in our nation's capital. From FIFA World Cup watch parties, DPR activities for our young people, Freedom 250 events, and more—it's important everyone stays in the loop on all things traffic and weather impacts. Sign up for Alert DC for the latest: alert.dc.gov

Adult adoption fees for dogs and cats are being waived at Brandywine Animal Adoption Center until June 21. Looks like G-Wiz is taking advantage of the opportunity—and you can, too!

It's a sports weekend in Washington, DC: •⁠ ⁠DC Defenders play at Audi Field in the United Bowl •⁠ FIFA World Cup watch parties •⁠ ⁠Mystics & Nats home games The energy of our city comes alive during major sports moments—have fun and be safe in the Sports Capital!

Events for teens in Washington, DC this weekend ↓

We've activated a heat alert in Washington, DC starting today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. What you need to know: 1. Temps will feel up to 95° in the next few days. 2. Stay hydrated and seek shade. 3. Look out for your neighbors. Save the shelter hotline: (202) 399-7093

We are a government proud to invest in free, fantastic activities for all residents. Up next: Rolling 80s Cycling. A series of community bike rides to all 80 DPR rec sites—all fitness levels are welcome and don't forget your helmet! More: rolling80s.splashthat.com

We're making sure DC kids have access to healthy, nutritious meals all summer long. Last year, DC SUN Bucks helped 72,000 students to get groceries while school was out—and we're proud to continue that support for families again this summer. Apply: sunbucks.dc.gov

DC United is hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties this weekend in Franklin Park. Because DC is a soccer city—and there's no better place to come together as a community than the Sports Capital. I encourage DC residents to come out, cheer loud, and be part of this moment.

More progress at Walter Reed: Today, we broke ground on 141 new townhomes at Canopy Row. That means 141 new homeownership opportunities in Ward 4—and continued transformation of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood.

Almost 20 years ago, Ward 4 residents put forth a strong vision for the Walter Reed campus—for a mixed-use community that would deliver housing, retail, park space, and more to our community. And over the past decade, I have been proud to deliver on that vision.

Exciting upcoming moments at Audi Field in the Sports Capital: 6/13: UFL United Bowl 11/21: NWSL Championship Moments like these energize our fans, bring pride to our city, and attract visitors that support our local economy.

Last year, 1M+ visitors came to Washington, DC to celebrate World Pride. This year, we're thrilled to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community once again. Walk with us in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20 at 3PM. We'll kick it off at 14th and U.

Our public libraries are places of learning, community, and resources—and we are very proud to celebrate all 26 of our locations across 8 wards of DC. Happy 130th birthday to DCPL! 🎂

It’s Caribbean American Heritage Month in Washington, DC! An opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy, culture, and diversity of our Caribbean communities—in our government and all across the District.

A few facts about bikes and DC: 🚲+60 new miles of bike lanes since 2015 🚲123 total miles of bike lanes, 35% are protected 🚲2nd graders learn how to ride a bike in DCPS 🚲Nearly doubled the # of Capital Bikeshare stations over the past decade Happy World Bicycle Day, DC!

You're invited to another free, family-friendly event in Washington, DC! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18 to experience a fun-filled day—with games, water activities, food, moon bounces, and activities for all ages. 📍The nation's #1 park and rec system

DC has one of the best city-run composting programs in the nation. Ways to compost: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

This month: Two official DC United soccer celebrations. Local food vendors, music, youth soccer—and, of course, live viewings of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Mark your calendars: ⚽️June 12-14 at Franklin Park ⚽️June 19-21 at Tingey Plaza

Happy Pride Month in the gayest city in the world!

It's Pride Month in Washington, DC! We can't wait to celebrate the history, culture, creativity, and vibrancy of our LGBTQIA+ communities across our city and our government all month long. Plus, it's DC Pride's 51st year—and we know how special the number 51 is to our city.

Ward by ward, I’ve made sure all Washingtonians have a fair shot. Episode 4: Ward 5 Adonis's story

Wow, 73 and sunny in Washington, DC, and so many amazing things to do. Some ideas: • Petworth PorchFest • Outdoor pools and spray parks (they're open!) • Washington Spirit game Go outside, be safe, and have fun, DC!

DC businesses, we want to help out. We launched the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to help make sure our small businesses that have taken a hit can remain operational. Applications close a week from today—make sure you take advantage.