DC leaders detail new measures to combat crime in DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Police Acting Chief Pamela Smith and other city leaders announced three new focuses on Thursday to combat crime in the District amidst a rise in violent crime. 

Free backpacks and school supplies at Bellevue Library for Back to School Bash

Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies. 

Bowser launches new inquiries in push to bring Commanders to RFK Stadium

The D.C. government is commissioning a study on how to draw more revenue in through sports and Mayor Muriel Bowser made no bones about it last week: She thinks the Washington Commanders should be playing games at the RFK Stadium site.

New legislation would open up possibility of Washington Commanders move to DC

Now that the Washington Commanders' ownership has changed hands, a new, huge question emerges: Where will the team play their home games after their lease ends at FedEx Field? After years of wrangling, it appears D.C. is poised to be part of the conversation.

1-on-1 with DC’s next police chief Pamela Smith

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named Pamela Smith as the new chief of the city's police department, making her the first Black woman to lead the law enforcement agency.

New DC chief of police announced

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser nominated Pamela A. Smith to become D.C.’s next chief of police on Monday. 

DC Council reviews Bowser's plan to address crime in the District

As violent crime is up in D.C. compared to this time last year, the D.C. Council is currently reviewing Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed solution to address the pressing issue. 

DC Mayor Bowser calls on families and community members to help "our young people have a safe summer"

Mayor Bowser and District officials discuss the end of the school year and transition into summer with the help of ‘Stomp Rockets’ from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Boost: Rocket Camp. 

Former DC Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio sexually harassed employee, report finds

A report released over the weekend concluded that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s former Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio did sexually harass a city employee. 

Bowser to hear from residents on priorities for next DC Chief of Police

The Bowser Administration is holding a virtual townhall Thursday evening to hear from D.C. residents what they think the priorities should be for the next D.C. Chief of Police. 

Violent crime in DC continues to impact youth

The horrific shooting of an innocent 10-year-old and the shock of a student being targeted on school grounds happened during a busy week surrounding public safety in the District.

Mayor Bowser proposes 'Safer, Stronger DC' bill to enhance public safety

Mayor Bowser proposed a slew of legislative changes Monday in an effort to close the “gaps" in the system to better address D.C. crime.

DC's spray parks to open early this summer

Some of D.C.'s spray parks will open early on May 15 as temperatures start to rise. 

Mayor Bowser, City Council leaders battle over Downtown D.C.'s Future

Mayor Bowser called out D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen for taking-up a measure that would pull funding from the “K Street Transitway" project to pay for free bus fares.

DC mayor, police reveal summer crime strategy

D.C. leaders gathered Thursday to announce the city’s summer crime initiative and make a few remarks on the police chief, who recently announced he is retiring in June. However, the news conference turned a bit chaotic.