DC restaurants can reopen for indoor dining at limited capacity Friday, mayor says
D.C. restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor dining at limited capacity on Friday, Jan. 22, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday.
Colorado man threatened to shoot Pelosi and Bowser in the head, according to court documents
A Colorado man who was heavily armed when he traveled to the nation’s capital to support President Donald Trump threatened both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mayor Muriel Bowser, according to court documents.
Bowser calls for more security, canceled protest permits around inauguration
Bowser hopes the next wave of right-wing gatherings in the nation's capital won't be as destructive as the one Wednesday.
DC officials react to congresswoman who vows to ‘carry Glock to congress’
A Colorado Congresswoman-elect’s promise to "carry her Glock to congress" prompted a strong response from D.C. officials on Monday.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she sympathizes with restaurant owners dealing with indoor dining ban
The District will resume a ban on indoor dining tonight at 10 p.m., and Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared on FOX 5 this morning to talk to FOX 5's Steve Chenevey about coronavirus restrictions, as well as her pick for police chief.
DC police investigating church property destruction as hate crimes
D.C. officials on Monday said that they were investigating destruction of property at multiple churches as “hate crimes.”
DC suspends high school sports at public, private institutions
The District is suspending high-contact sports activities as it works to slow the spread of the resurgent novel coronavirus.
DC officials say housing, rental assistance going unused despite crisis
Despite the coronavirus pandemic thrusting many renters and homeowners into financial stress – and, in some cases – on the brink of homelessness, D.C.’s government says assistance funding is going unused.
Mayor Bowser finally speaks on D.C. police chief’s departure
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser finally spoke on news of D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham’s departure. Her comments come six days after Prince William County, and not the Mayor’s office, announced Newsham would be starting a new role as the Prince William County Police Chief on February 1st.
Vice President Elect Kamala Harris joins DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for Small Business Saturday shopping
Vice President Elect Kamala Harris joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Saturday to take advantage of Small Business Saturday in the nation’s capital.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces 'Phase 2 adjustments' as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced new coronavirus restrictions, or Phase 2 adjustments, on Monday in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, which has made a resurgence in the District and the U.S. in the past weeks.
DC school nurses protest at mayor's home
The action wasn’t just in downtown D.C. on Saturday: A few of the District’s school nurses protested outside the mayor’s home, calling for District leaders to include the school nurses’ union in public school reopening discussions.
Third annual DMV Black Restaurant Week underway
DMV Black Restaurant Week has begun – and through Sunday you’ll be able to take advantage of some great deals for a great cause.
DC Mayor’s trip to Delaware celebrating Biden’s win considered 'essential travel'
In her “Coronavirus Situational Update” news conference held Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed she traveled to Delaware and was present when President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris gave their victory speeches this weekend.
Trump's election night party up in air due to DC coronavirus restrictions
President Donald Trump said Friday he’s not sure where he'll mark election night after District of Columbia officials signaled that a party planned for his luxury hotel in Washington could be in violation of rules limiting mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser extends public health emergency order to the end of the year
Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the District’s public health emergency order through to the end of the year on Wednesday, as the nation’s capital continues to battle the novel coronavirus.
Mayor Muriel Bowser says District, White House in communication now regarding COVID-19
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the White House and the city have been in contact regarding COVID-19 metrics – two days after health officials’ attempts to establish communication were reportedly “unsuccessful.”
DC releases guidance on celebrating Halloween safely during the pandemic
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced guidelines on celebrating Halloween safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
DC government unable to connect with White House on COVID-19 outbreak
Officials with the Washington, D.C., Department of Health have been unsuccessful in trying to connect with the White House to assist with contact tracing and other protocols regarding the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak that has infected President Donald Trump and several senior staff members.
DC Public Schools announce plan to get elementary students back in class by November 9
On Monday, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee announced a three-option plan that will include elementary school students returning to some type of in-person instruction when DCPS’ second term begins on November 9.