Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM)   Mayor Bowser Appoints New Directors for Office of Community Relations and Services, Office of Community Affairs (WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Bowser today…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                September 7, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE APPOINTS LISA RAYMOND AS CHIEF…

For immediate release: September 7, 2018 Metro plans full-scale security exercise at Gallery Place Station, Sunday, September 9 Metro Transit Police and the DC Metropolitan Police Department will conduct a full-scale law enforcement…

Bowser Administration to Host 2018 Doggie Day Swim  Friday, September 7, 2018 DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: Michael Tucker Jr. (Washington, DC) - Mayor Bowser’s administration and DC Department of…

Tuesday: Two Cool “Disco” Dan Works to be Unveiled at the Wilson Building On Tuesday, September 11 at noon in the ground floor atrium of the John A. Wilson Building, two works by the late local icon Cool “Disco” Dan will be unveiled. Dan’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Dora Taylor (DHS)   Mayor Bowser Announces Service Providers for Three Short-Term Family Housing Programs The National Center for Children and Families, Life…

For immediate release: September 6, 2018 Metro considers expanding cash-free boarding on limited-stop routes, seeks public input Metro is working to provide faster, better bus service by going cash-free on selected limited-stop …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries: Rachel L. Davis Dupont Circle BID Announces Executive Director WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 — The Board of Directors of the newly formed Dupont Circle Business Improvement District…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch September 6, 2018 Norton Says Republican-Requested GAO Report Shows DCTAG is Delivering Success for D.C. Students and Should Be Continued WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Gwendolyn Chambers (DMV)  Mayor Bowser Announces Driver Licenses and Identification Cards Now Available to Permanent Residents for up to Eight Years REAL ID Cards…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Gregory Jackson (DMGEO) Bowser Administration Matches More Than 1,000 Washingtonians with Job Opportunities in First 60 Days of 1,000 Opportunities Initiative More…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Chanda Washington (DMPED) Bowser Administration Selects Partner to Develop and Manage Inclusive Innovation Fund for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs The…

For immediate release: September 4, 2018 Metro begins 8000-series railcar procurement Metro today took the first step toward acquiring its next generation of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Steve Shulman Cheryl Crowell Register Today for WalkingTown DC 2018! The Annual Event Returns September 15-23 with Free Walking and Biking Tours Highlighting the History, Art, and Culture of the…

For Immediate Release Contact: Christopher Kelly Sept. 4, 2018 Armed Forces Retirement Home plans to sign letter of intent to redevelop historic Grant Building The Armed Forces Retirement Home today announced it plans to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2018   Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Capital Bikeshare Announces New e-Bike Pilot New vehicles begin service September 5   (Washington, DC) –Capital Bikeshare is launching…

For immediate release Contact:  Diane Shinn   Survey: DCPS Principals Are More Stressed Than National Counterparts Respondents are troubled by one-year contracts, lack of control over funding, burdensome paperwork, and…

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2018 National Park Service preparing to repave Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives Much anticipated construction will begin this fall WASHINGTON—…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2018 ‘CELEBRATE PETWORTH’ RETURNS FOR FIFTH YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, ADDS ‘TASTE OF PETWORTH’ TO DAY OF COMMUNITY & FUN — Introduction of Food-Focused Area Offers Attendees Opportunity…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch August 31, 2018 Norton Set to Fight Trump’s Cancellation of Modest Pay Increase for Nation’s Federal Civil Servants WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the Oversight…