DC weather: Extended Heat Emergency issued through the weekend
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an Extended Heat Emergency from from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17.
DC police invest in high-tech helicopter, new drone program to fight crime
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith unveiled a new $6 million helicopter Monday, and announced the launch of a drone program that they hope will enhance the city's crime-fighting capabilities.
DC sees decrease in violent crime incidents since last year
The nation's capital has seen a downward trend in violent crimes and homicides, according to new data.
DC kicks off outdoor pool season with splashy celebration in Anacostia
Mayor Muriel Bowser and officials with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation were joined Friday by members of the Anacostia community for the annual "Jump in, D.C." celebration.
DC AG proposes bill to reform DYRS, stop juvenile crime
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb proposed a new bill to stop "repeat" juvenile criminals.
Bowser's approval ratings down for the first time in nearly a decade
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding after a new poll shows her approval rating has dropped below a majority for the first time in her nine-year tenure.
Mayor Bowser defends trip to the Masters
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is about to embark on a business trip to Las Vegas this weekend while facing transparency concerns about her last trip to Augusta, Georgia.
‘Enough is enough:’ Bowser reacts to ‘tragic’ fatal shooting of 3-year-old girl in DC
The Metropolitan Police Department has doubled the reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old girl in D.C. Friday night.
DC father who lost 3 sons to violence still seeks meeting with city officials; mayor says 'no'
A D.C. father continues his quest for answers after losing three sons to violent crimes in the District.
Will pop-up shops help revitalize downtown DC? Mayor Bowser hopes so
D.C. is going to see a lot more pop-up shops this summer.
Father of two murdered teens awaits meeting with D.C. officials: 'We love our kids'
It's been two weeks since a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed at a D.C. Metro station. His family says they're waiting for city officials to meet with them to address their concerns.
DC Police Chief to testify before City Council’s Public Safety Committee
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith is expected to testify before the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday in support of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s $21 billion 2025 fiscal year budget.
Mayor Bowser introduces UPLIFT Act to address youth safety and truancy in DC
Keeping young people in the District safe and out of trouble is a top priority for D.C. leaders.
Mayor Bowser defends 2025 budget cuts, $515M investment in Capitol One arena
Higher taxes and spending cuts: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was on the hot seat today as she testified before the D.C. Council about her proposed 2025 budget.
DC police begin enforcing first wave of Drug Free Zones Thursday
D.C. police began enforcing Drug Free Zones on Thursday morning, just days after the new Secure D.C. crime bill was signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Real Time Crime Center faces setbacks in DC
Some D.C. residents are asking, what's taking so long to open up the police Real Time Crime Center? It was supposed to open in February.
'Here we go': Protester runs at DC Mayor Bowser, calls for a cease-fire in Gaza
A protester calling for a cease-fire in Gaza ran at D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser during an arts festival kickoff on Friday morning.
Mayor Bowser unveils $400M plan to revitalize Downtown DC - with or without Capitals, Wizards
Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled a $400 million plan Monday she hopes will help revitalize Downtown D.C.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser attends Valentine’s Day event after 3 police officers shot serving warrant
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser attended a scheduled Valentine’s Day event Wednesday hours after three police officers were shot and wounded while serving a warrant at a home in the southeast.
DC mayor opens 'Safe Commercial Corridor Hub' in Chinatown
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday the launch of "Safe Commercial Corridor Hubs" in Chinatown.