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Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend District’s Juvenile Curfew Laws

June 17, 2025     Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 Extends the Juvenile Curfew Hours and Creates More Flexibility to Protect Public Safety (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, working with Ward 2 Councilmember and Chairwoman of the Committee...

Hillcrest Goes Green for Mental Health Awareness

May 31, 2025  To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month,...

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate with Seniors at Senior Fest 2025

May 20, 2025  Mayor Bowser to Celebrate with Seniors at Senior Fest 2025  (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, May 21 at 12:45 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will join community members, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, and the DC Department of Aging and Community...

Mayor Bowser Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: Grow DC

Mayor’s Budget Proposal Responds to Shifting Economy with a Growth Agenda to Create New Economic Activity and New Jobs for DC Residents  (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser shared Grow DC, her Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. Grow DC is a bold, proactive...

Bridging the Gap Between Physical and Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness Month Continues

Physical and mental health are deeply connected. During May 18–24, Week 4 of , the focus is the connection between physical and mental health, and to provide resources that promote integrated, whole-person care. For people living with chronic pain or illness, mental...

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Start of WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   May 16, 2025      CONTACT:     Susana Castillo (EOM) – 202-727-5011; susana.castillo@dc.gov Indya Wright (MOCA) – 202-394-9482; indya.wright@dc.gov Gaby Vincent (MOLGBTQA) – 202-281-8410; gaby.vincent@dc.gov Mayor Bowser Celebrates Start of...

Bowser Administration Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Free and Comprehensive Mental Health Resources Available for Residents of All Ages    (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting free and comprehensive...

Hillcrest Children and Family Center Announces New CEO 

WASHINGTON, DC – Effective March 1, 2025, Hillcrest Children and Family Center welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Carroll D. Parks. With over 35 years of experience in the field and a steadfast commitment to rehabilitation and recovery services, Parks has...