DC mayor defends Chappelle as a ‘genius’ in wake of trans-phobic allegations

Controversy has once again surrounded iconic comedian and Silver Spring native Dave Chappelle – this time for alleged trans-phobic jokes he made on a Netflix special.

DC Mayor says suspect struck by cop in viral video should have been charged

In a Tuesday news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said while she agrees with the D.C. Police Chief’s comments and actions involving the three officers now suspended and facing possible criminal investigation, she also believes the armed suspect seen under arrest in the viral video that alleges police brutality, should have been charged.

Washington Post ‘Fact Checker’ gives Bowser 4 Pinocchios in her response to FOX 5 over mask flap

The Washington Post’s Fact Checker isn’t buying D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s spin after she was caught on camera at an indoor portion of a Saturday wedding -- without a mask – just hours after restoring an indoor mask mandate in the nation’s capital.

DC Council unanimously votes against Bowser’s $11 million for more officers, allows $5M

The D.C. Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve what they called a “compromise” package, providing $5 million for the Metropolitan Police Department instead of authorizing $11 million that Mayor Muriel Bowser had proposed.

Masks are back in DC, mayor announces
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser directs MPD to use 'any overtime necessary' in response to recent gun violence

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to certain members of D.C. Council Monday saying she has directed the Metropolitan Police Department to "use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs" after an increase in gun violence in the District.

Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser proposes renaming DC elementary school after late statesman John Lewis

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to rename an elementary school in the Petworth neighborhood after John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights leader who passed away last year.

DC mayor among officials meeting with President Biden, AG Garland regarding gun violence

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be among the officials meeting with President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding gun violence today at the White House.

DC statehood proponents vow to press on despite long odds in Senate

A Senate committee hearing to move forward with the effort to make Washington, D.C. the 51st state is scheduled for Tuesday.

DC Mayor says Lightfoot was 'making a point’ in only granting one-on-one interviews to reporters of color

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday declined to say she'd consider adopting a policy of only granting interviews to reporters of color like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, but said she is "making a point."

DC bride-to-be sues Mayor Muriel Bowser over ban on dancing at weddings

A bride-to-be in D.C. is filing a lawsuit against Mayor Muriel Bowser for her latest coronavirus restrictions, as standing and dancing are forbidden during wedding season.

DC Mayor invests $10M to address safety concerns on roads, announces Circulator will remain free

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Wednesday that the District is investing $10 million to address pressing safety concerns on roads across DC.