DC Mayor says suspect struck by cop in viral video should have been charged
In a Tuesday news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said while she agrees with the D.C. Police Chief’s comments and actions involving the three officers now suspended and facing possible criminal investigation, she also believes the armed suspect seen under arrest in the viral video that alleges police brutality, should have been charged.
Washington Post ‘Fact Checker’ gives Bowser 4 Pinocchios in her response to FOX 5 over mask flap
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker isn’t buying D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s spin after she was caught on camera at an indoor portion of a Saturday wedding -- without a mask – just hours after restoring an indoor mask mandate in the nation’s capital.
DC Council unanimously votes against Bowser’s $11 million for more officers, allows $5M
The D.C. Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve what they called a “compromise” package, providing $5 million for the Metropolitan Police Department instead of authorizing $11 million that Mayor Muriel Bowser had proposed.
VIDEO: DC Mayor Bowser officiates large wedding after new indoor mask mandate
D.C.'s reinstated indoor mask mandate went into effect Saturday.
Photos appear to show DC mayor celebrating birthday maskless hours before mandate went into effect
Bowser announced mask mandate would go into effect Saturday in the nation's capital.
Masks are back in DC, mayor announces
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser directs MPD to use 'any overtime necessary' in response to recent gun violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to certain members of D.C. Council Monday saying she has directed the Metropolitan Police Department to "use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs" after an increase in gun violence in the District.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser proposes renaming DC elementary school after late statesman John Lewis
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to rename an elementary school in the Petworth neighborhood after John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights leader who passed away last year.
DC mayor among officials meeting with President Biden, AG Garland regarding gun violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be among the officials meeting with President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding gun violence today at the White House.
DC government workers headed back to the office on Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered all city government workers to return to the office next week.
DC statehood proponents vow to press on despite long odds in Senate
A Senate committee hearing to move forward with the effort to make Washington, D.C. the 51st state is scheduled for Tuesday.
D.C. mayor proclaims day of remembrance for late FOX 5 reporter Beth Parker
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called Parker a 'trailblazing' journalist during her 17-year run with FOX 5.
Mayor pushes back at claim that dirt bikes, ATVs are 'DC street culture'
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shot down claims that illegal dirt bike and ATV riding is part of “D.C. Street Culture.”
DC Mayor says Lightfoot was 'making a point’ in only granting one-on-one interviews to reporters of color
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday declined to say she'd consider adopting a policy of only granting interviews to reporters of color like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, but said she is "making a point."
Backyard Band featured at Go-Go vaccination event in DC today
The Backyard Band will be performing today during a vaccination event in Southeast D.C.
DC updates mask guidelines days before lifting most capacity restrictions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser provided clarification on Monday regarding where people will still be required to wear masks.
DC bride-to-be sues Mayor Muriel Bowser over ban on dancing at weddings
A bride-to-be in D.C. is filing a lawsuit against Mayor Muriel Bowser for her latest coronavirus restrictions, as standing and dancing are forbidden during wedding season.
DC Mayor invests $10M to address safety concerns on roads, announces Circulator will remain free
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Wednesday that the District is investing $10 million to address pressing safety concerns on roads across DC.
BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.