(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, Grow DC. The FY27 budget prioritizes enhanced funding for education and public safety, preserving core city services, protecting robust health care for DC residents, and growing the District’s economy.
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The challenge encourages residents to take a step into a healthier and more active lifestyle.
(Washington, DC) – This afternoon, Mayor Muriel Bowser will kick-off this summer’s outdoor pool season for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) at Banneker Pool. DPR has 18 outdoor pools, 24 spray parks and four children's pools, as well as 11 indoor pools. All outdoor aquatic facilities will open officially on Saturday, May 23.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards.
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, March 26 at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District leaders, disability service providers, and self-advocates at the District’s Third Annual Advocate for Equity Awards—the culminating event in DC’s monthlong celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and the Office of Education Through Employment Pathways (ETEP) released new findings on the economic value of a bachelor’s degree from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), highlighting the university’s critical role in strengthening the District’s talent pipeline. The analysis shows that earning a bachelor’s degree from UDC leads to an estimated $1.9 million increase in lifetime earnings compared to individuals with only a high school diploma.
(Washington, DC) – As winter break approaches, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging families to take advantage of the wide range of youth programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Running from Saturday, December 20, 2025 through Saturday, January 3, 2026, DPR winter break programs provide safe and engaging opportunities for young people to stay active, creative, and connected. In addition to activities for all ages, DPR is introducing teen-focused options with dedicated spaces for teens to gather, socialize, and have fun.
Grow DC is a bold, proactive growth agenda to generate new economic activity, create new jobs for DC residents, and increase revenue to support city services and programs.