Dancing at DC weddings banned, but Parks and Recreation can host dance programs

Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.

DC mayor responds; traffic report released in alleged DC police drag racing crash

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser used the words "dereliction of duty" when asked on Monday about the investigation into D.C. police officers drag racing in Northeast last week. 

Mayor Bowser says DC is still on track for loosening restrictions come May 1

At a Thursday Earth Day news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 DC the District is still on track to loosen COVID-19 restrictions come May 1, which would impact capacity limits for retail stores, entertainment venues and even museums.

Washington Nationals, DC United fans can return to stands, mayor's office says

Fans will soon be able to return to Washington Nationals and D.C. United home games after health officials approved the teams’ applications for permission to admit fans this season.

Bowser rolls out DC bill clearing way for legal marijuana sales

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced a bill to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in the District, saying the proposal would also help neighborhoods disproportionally impacted by criminalized weed.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser loses sister to COVID-19 complications

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today she has lost her only sister and oldest sibling, Mercia Bowser, to COVID-19.

DC Mayor Bowser appoints city’s first gun-violence prevention coordinator

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a major step in the city’s effort to curb gun violence, two days after a 15-year-old was shot to death in Southeast.

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.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she sympathizes with restaurant owners dealing with indoor dining ban
video

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.