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Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

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 Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

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 Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

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 Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

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 Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing enforcement tools and curfew flexibility for juveniles. The legislation, prompted by recent disturbances among youth, proposes changing curfew hours and empowering police with additional authority to establish curfew zones.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

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 during July and August and allows the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones for public safety.

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on 22 Million Barnard Elementary Addition, Highlights FY26 Investments in School Modernizations

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.

Bowser Administration Announces Updates to the Districts Heat Plan

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 Bowser Reopens the Public Safety Communications Center Following 18.5M Renovation, Highlights FY26 Public Safety Investments

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.

District of Columbia, Georgetown University and National Park Service Announce Agreement to Increase Public Waterfront Access along the Georgetown Waterfront

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.