Today: November 21, 2024
In a move to transform downtown Washington, DC’s government has unveiled plans to purchase Capital One Arena for $87.5 million as part of a larger $515 million investment in the city’s entertainment district. The deal would ensure the Washington Capitals and Wizards…
The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia will celebrate the remarkable legacy of Darrell Green, widely regarded as one of the finest cornerbacks in NFL history. During a ceremony on Saturday, October 19, Mayor Muriel Bowser will present Green with the…
Eleven local faith-based and non-profit organizations will benefit from $1.48 million safety and security grant organized by the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) grants, with four organizations receiving funding for the first time. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the beneficiaries of the grants…
Washington, DC, has been awarded a $49.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at enhancing student literacy outcomes. Announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser in the second week of the National Book Month, this five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD)…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
Winners of the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards which took place on October 1 were announced at the Lincoln Theatre, showcasing the District’s rich, artistic talent and cultural contributions. “Washington, DC is home to some of the most dynamic creatives in the…
In a decade, Washington, D.C. has invested more than $1.5 Billion in affordable housing leading to over 15,000 units completed. This statistics is according to a report titled “Protecting Affordable Housing” delivered by Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson…
Today, September 30, Mayor Muriel Bowser will host the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards with the theme “Homecoming: Celebrating DC’s Creative Spirit.” The event which starts at 6:00 pm ET will be hosted alongside the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and…
On August 29, the Mayor Muriel Bowser administration announced the 2024 launch of the annual 202Creates festival that celebrates the DC creative community. The month-long festival has a series of events lined up with a key one being the Art All Night…
Two DC public schools are among 365 schools across the country that have been announced as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making…
