Press Releases

CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance Monday, September 24, 2018 – Monday, October 1, 2018 Mayor Bowser celebrates #RootstoRoofs DC Housing Week with a series of events highlighting her…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Chanda Washington (DMPED) Ashley Forrester (Events DC) Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on Entertainment and Sports Arena in Ward 8 4,200-Seat Venue Will Be a Hub for…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch September 22, 2018 Norton to Speak at Two Community Events Supporting D.C.’s LGBTQ Community, Today Events Supporting Mary’s House and Whitman-Walker Health WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Implements Policy to Reduce Number of People Taken into Custody for Public Consumption of Marijuana (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch September 21, 2018 Norton Discusses Controversial Kavanaugh Hearing on PBS ‘To The Contrary’ WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) can be seen on this week’s airing of the PBS series “To…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi 202-724-8063    Update: Capitol Hill Community Foundation coordinating community donations for Arthur Capper seniors Following the fire last night at Arthur Capper Senior…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 20, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini, tfazzini@dccouncil.us, office: (202) 724-8180, mobile: (202) 262-8998 Nadeau, Joined by Full Council, Calls on ICE to Cease Racial Profiling, Return…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser to Participate in Unveiling of Paul Devrouax Way Celebrates and Honors African American Architectural Pioneer in Washington, DC…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch September 20, 2018 Norton to Introduce Bill to Require Federal Agencies to Report Advertising Spending with Newspapers and Media Companies Owned by Minorities and Women WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                September 20, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE LAUNCHES SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT…

Statement from Office of Charles Allen on Arthur Capper Fire Councilmember Charles Allen and staff are on-site currently at the fire at the Arthur Capper Senior Building at 900 5th St., SE to help displaced residents. From Councilmember…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2018 CONTACT: Michael Rupert, (OCTO) Nina Liggett, (OCTO)   DC to launch All Hands On Tech, a Free Tech Support Pilot, this Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Anacostia Library  (WASHINGTON, DC) –…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch September 19, 2018 Norton Releases Findings from Community Meeting on Helicopter Noise, Encourages Further Public Feedback WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), co-chair of…

For Immediate Release September 19, 2018 Contact: Paul Drehoff paul.drehoff@dc.gov DISB Approves Rates for 2019 Health Plan Offering (WASHINGTON, DC)—The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Chanda Washington (DMPED) Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon at the Residences at Hayes Street in Ward 7, Delivers on the Promise of the New Communities Initiative New…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options  Bill makes healthy choices like water, milk, and 100% fruit juice the default beverage option for kids meals…

DC Water's Board Approves New Rates With Eye Towards Increasing Affordability September 18, 2018 New rates and fees for District water customers go into effect next month, as DC Water takes unprecedented steps…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi   Councilmember Allen to introduce bill strengthening lead testing and removal in District homes Today, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) will introduce a bill that…

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Contact: Paul Negron, Public Affairs Specialist SBOE submits student-focused recommendations on DCPS chancellor search Calls on mayor to ensure pick is ready on day one Washington, D.C. – The…

For Immediate Release:  September 18, 2018 Contact: Joe Florio, Director of Communications   Councilmember Jack Evans will introduce bill to legalize sports betting in the District of Columbia Washington, DC – Ward 2 Councilmember Jack…