DC Mayor launches program to revitalize Downtown DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is launching a Pop-Up Permit program to fill vacant storefronts in Downtown D.C. The Pop-Up Permitting (PUP) pilot program will enable customers to secure a streamlined Certificate of Occupancy for temporary use of a previously vacant building, according to a press release from the […]
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DC Mayor Bowser awards 31 new grants aiming to prevent gun violence
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that $330,000 in mini-grants to community-building individuals and nonprofits will be given to community-building individuals and nonprofits. Officials said Wednesday that the grant, which is part of the Building Blocks DC Office of Gun Violence Prevention program, aims to prevent gun violence. Data from the Metropolitan […]
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DC Mayor Bowser announces high-impact tutoring investment
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new funding on Wednesday to help kids succeed in school. Her upcoming budget includes nearly $4.8 million for high-impact tutoring. District leaders say this will continue the program’s success. The high-impact tutoring initiative was established to help those impacted by COVID-19 learning disruptions and to […]
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Mayor Muriel Bowser signs Secure DC crime bill
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday signed the City Council’s crime bill on Monday. The legislation aims to curtain retail theft rings, carjackings and other violent crime that has plagued the District. The mayor was joined by several members of council including Brooke Pinto, who sponsored the Secure D.C. Omnibus […]
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Pro-Palestinian protestor rushes DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on stage
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A pro-Palestinian protestor rushed the stage where D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was speaking at the Artomatic Art Festival event on Friday. The mayor was just being introduced when a female protestor rushed the stage, holding a poster that read, “DC 4 Ceasefire.” “Oh, here we go,” the mayor said as […]
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Martinsburg mayor discusses substance use disorder during community forum
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Concerns with rising fentanyl overdoses in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia have brought community leaders together to address the crisis. Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles convened a conference in his hometown as the week drew to a close so specialists dealing with substance use disorder (SUD) can address the […]
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DC mayor offers WMATA up to $200M in extra funding
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a post on Thursday that the District would be willing to provide Metro up to $200 million in extra funding for Fiscal Year 2025, which starts in July of 2024. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) made a concerning announcement in December — one […]
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Hagerstown City Council plans visit to Maryland General Assembly | #citycouncil
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Maryland General Assembly reconvened in Annapolis this week. In western Maryland, Hagerstown’s city council is planning a trip to advocate for their constituents. Community schools model advances in Maryland General Assembly Officials tell DC News Now that the council will be seeking funds to enhance public safety. Watchdog […]
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DC mayor activates hypothermia alert
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Mayor Muriel Bowser said she will activate a hypothermia alert in the District on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Bowser is encouraging residents to check on their unsheltered neighbors, seniors and other vulnerable people. DC warming centers offer shelter from cold If you see someone in need of shelter, you can […]
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DC mayor meets privately with House Oversight Committee on crime
Mayor Bowser asked Congressional committee for help on resources, judicial appointments and legalizing marijuana sales WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser met privately Wednesday with select members of the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability to discuss the growing crime problem in the District. Bowser, who was joined by her new Police Chief […]
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