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Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to enhance enforcement tools for juvenile curfews in Washington, DC. The legislation aims to change curfew hours for juveniles to 11 PM during July and August and allows the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones. This initiative responds to rising concerns about juvenile gatherings leading to violence.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing enforcement tools for juvenile curfews in Washington, DC. The legislation proposes changing curfew hours to 11 pm for July and August 2025 and allows the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones. This response addresses recent disturbances involving large groups of juveniles engaging in unlawful behaviors.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to strengthen enforcement of juvenile curfews in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to allow the Metropolitan Police Department to implement flexible curfew hours to enhance public safety amidst rising juvenile-related disturbances.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to enhance enforcement tools for juvenile curfews in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to address rising violence among youth by changing curfew hours and empowering police to establish extended curfew zones during emergencies.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to enhance enforcement tools for juvenile curfews in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to change curfew hours and grant the police authority to establish extended curfew zones in response to rising juvenile-related violence.
Mayor Muriel Bowser broke ground on a $22 million addition to Barnard Elementary School in Washington, DC, aimed at modernizing facilities and eliminating temporary trailers. The project is part of the Mayor's FY26 budget, which allocates $2 billion for 30 school modernizations and upgrades. Scheduled for completion in July 2026, the new addition will enhance educational environments for students and teachers.
The Bowser Administration updated the District’s Heat Plan to enhance public safety during extreme temperatures. The plan introduces "heat alerts" and "extreme heat alerts," which will trigger the opening of cooling centers and public messaging through AlertDC and social media. Residents are encouraged to utilize available resources and check on vulnerable neighbors during heat events.
Mayor Muriel Bowser reopened the District’s Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) following an $18.5 million renovation aimed at enhancing emergency communications. The upgrades include improved power systems and an expanded facility to support the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), which handled approximately 1.7 million 911 calls in 2024.
Georgetown University, the District of Columbia, and the National Park Service announced an agreement to enhance public access to the Potomac River along the Georgetown Waterfront. The deal involves Georgetown donating land for a new boathouse, which will support non-motorized boating activities and community access.
Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents and visitors to participate in the DC Jazz Festival and other events throughout the summer. The festival will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., starting on June 10, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance community engagement and promote local culture.