Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 CONTACT:  Fred Lewis (OSSE) 2018 DC STEM Summit ‘Elevate and Engage!’ Promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathways for DC Youth  Washington, D.C. — More than 300…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced two appointments in her Administration: Director Kim Bassett, to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                December 11, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE FIGHTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION…

For immediate release Contact: Diane Shinn  New Report Shows Progress in Funding Mechanisms for D.C.’s Early Intervention Program, But Further Improvements Necessary OSSE lacks an effective written methodology for estimating the number…

For Release: December 7, 2018 Contact: Bill Rice   Friends Support CM Todd Archives Commission Bill with CM Grosso Changes The Friends of the DC Archives are urging the DC Council to pass the bill introduced by Councilmember…

DC Public Schools Renews Commitment to Equity and Excellence with DC School Report Card and STAR Ratings Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 7, 2018 CONTACT: Shayne Wells                      Ashlynn Profit (Washington,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2018 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) Fred Lewis (OSSE) Mayor Bowser Unveils New School Report Card and STAR Rating System, Giving Families Easy Access to Reliable and Common Information about All…

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2018 Contact: Rita D. Lewis, Communications Director Councilmember Robert White Looks to a 2nd Vote to Include Minorities and Women in the Local Sports Betting Industry Washington, DC—Today,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2018 CONTACT: Ashley Fox Silverman Bill Requiring LLCs to Disclose Primary Ownership Moves Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill initially introduced in July by D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I-At…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                December 4, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE ANNOUNCES MIDLAND TO PAY $6…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini D.C. Council to Vote on “Red Flag” Gun Bill, Public Restrooms Plan Bills from Councilmember Nadeau will reduce gun violence and create plan for public restrooms…

For Immediate Release December 3, 2018 Contact Matthew Nocella Statement of Councilmember Grosso on the nomination of Lewis Ferebee to be the Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Announces Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee as DCPS Chancellor (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she has appointed Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2018 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) Nicole Peckumn (HSEMA) District’s Joint Information Center* *Hours: 12/3: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., 12/4: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; 12/5: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. DC…

For Immediate Release: December 1, 2018 Contact: Nolan Treadway Washington, D.C. – Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie issued the following statement upon the announcement that Providence Hospital will not close its acute care services…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM)   Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of appointments in her Administration: Dr. LaQuandra S.…

For Immediate Release: November 29, 2018 For Further Information: Corey Lanham D.C. Catholic Leaders and Organizations Call for Providence Hospital to Stay Open A group of Catholic leaders and organizations from the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                November 29, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications  AG RACINE SUES LANDLORD…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dupont Circle BID Celebrates Launch with Fanfare WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District celebrated its launch yesterday at the Ampeer Dupont Circle, with Mayor…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 28, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Appoints Shawn Townsend as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the…