DC to begin loosening some COVID-19 restrictions Saturday; Bowser makes vaccine push
With COVID-19 cases declining in Washington, D.C. officials are taking a step towards normalcy by loosening various coronavirus restrictions.
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.
DC mayor takes heat for sharing 'preventing auto thefts' video after Mohammad Anwar's death
"Blame the victim huh?" wrote one Twitter user.
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.
DC to launch pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments
The District will launch a pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Wednesday.
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 celebrates anniversary one year after making Go-Go the District’s official music
Mayor Muriel Bowser today celebrated the one-year anniversary of making Go-Go the official music of the nation’s capital.
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.
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 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.