DC libraries are community hubs in our city. Upcoming family-friendly or youth-focused DCPL events: • Youth Workshop Series • Spring Festival • 5th Birthday Party • Kids Can Sew We encourage families to take advantage of an event at your neighborhood library.

It's officially FREE veggie giveaway season in Washington, DC! Last year, we gave away 13,000 pounds of produce to hundreds of DC residents—and we're excited to do it again, now through November at select DPR Communal Farms.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month in Washington, DC. An important time to remember the confidential, 24/7 mental health resources available: 📲988 for a suicidal crisis 📞1-888-793-4357 for the Mental Health Hotline

Just in: 27.2 million people visited Washington, DC in 2025–20,000 more visitors than 2024. Tourism generated $2.4 billion in tax revenue last year and supported 114,013 DC jobs.

We're giving away FREE vegetables in Washington, DC. Starting in just one week at select DPR Communal Farms.

NEW: Grants available for DC local businesses that took a hit in 2025. We want to keep neighborhood shops and restaurants open, resilient, and ready for the future. Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant applications close June 5.

We're proud that Washington, DC is home to the best teachers in the world—and that we offer the highest starting teacher salaries in the nation. Thank you, DC teachers, for going above and beyond every day for our city's young people. Happy National Teachers' Day!

Happy Cinco de Mayo, DC! No matter how you're celebrating today, make a plan to get home safely—on Metro, with a trusted friend, or with rideshare using a $15 Lyft code. Find the free code: soberride.com

Today, we're celebrating International Firefighters' Day in Washington, DC. Our DC Fire And EMS teams are critical to the safety of our residents—and every day, they show us why we call them DC's Bravest. Thank you for your service and for your bravery, DC firefighters!

There are 75,000 small businesses in Washington, DC. And together, they make up more than 98% of all businesses in our city. This Small Business Week, we're proud to celebrate them for driving growth, keeping residents in DC, and keeping our city moving forward.

First look of Ben's Chili Bowl renovations with the iconic Virginia Ali. Proud to celebrate this Washington, DC institution.

The sun is shining, DC sports mascots are dancing to Go-Go bands on U Street, and Ben’s Chili Bowl’s original location is reopened. It’s a beautiful day in Washington, DC.

No matter where I go in the world, I find that people know three things about DC: Mayor Marion Barry, Howard University, and Ben’s Chili Bowl. We're very happy to welcome Ben's back to its landmark location on U Street. Today was a beautiful celebration of local DC and the Ali family.

Education has been a top priority in every one of my budgets as your Mayor. Key investments since 2015: 🍎75% increase in per-student funding 🍎$3B+ in 48 school modernizations & 151 renovations 🍎Funded 3 teachers union contracts 🍎Opened 2 new Early Learning Centers

NEW: Last week's spring cleaning numbers are in. A look at DPW's work to keep DC clean, green, and beautiful.

We've got a great family-friendly activity in Washington, DC this Saturday (5/2). Our annual Truck Touch event invites residents of all ages to come together and explore 30+ DC Gov vehicles—and yes, kids are welcome to climb inside! See you at RFK! More: dpw.dc.gov/trucktouch

Looking for a summer job in Washington, DC? @dcdpr.bsky.social is hiring! Apply to become a summer camp counselor, lifeguard, park ranger, and more—and earn up to $35/hour working for the nation's #1 park and rec system. EarnWithDPR.com

We're hosting a great family-friendly event this weekend at RFK. At Truck Touch 2026, there will be over 30 DC Gov trucks, plows, and vehicles that children are encouraged to climb into and learn all about. Everyone is welcome!

We offer over 1,700 DPR programs for young people, including our teens, in the spring and summer months in Washington, DC. We encourage families to take advantage of the engaging programs DC Gov offers.

DC, tomorrow is our 10th Annual Spring Cleanup—and it's happening across all 8 wards of our city! There will be free food, activations, family-friendly fun, and celebration of our beautiful neighborhoods:

In 2005, the federal government moved to close the Walter Reed campus in DC. In 2016, during my 1st term, we secured 66 of its 110 acres. 9 years ago today, we broke ground at The Parks at Walter Reed. Now, it’s Ward 4 hub, and an example of how we've "unstuck" stuck projects.

DC Victim Hotline: 844-4-HELP-DC More info about the Protecting Victims Act: tinyurl.com/NewDCLegislationApril2026

Ward by ward, I’ve delivered on my promises to Washington, DC. Episode 3: Ward 6 Arturo Evans' story

This Earth Day, make a plan to join a community spring cleanup in your neighborhood:

Let's be clear about what we want for our teens in Washington, DC:

Happy Earth Day, DC! How we've invested in a greener city: 💚Planted nearly 80,000 trees 💚All streetlights now energy-efficient LED 💚12,000 residences in new composting pilot 💚Added 59 miles of bike lanes 💚Capital Bikeshare record ridership

Through the Pave DC Project, we've restored: ‌ ☑️1,356 alleys ☑️823 miles of streets ☑️3,400 blocks of sidewalks ‌ Thank you to our DC Gov teams for keeping our world-class city clean and beautiful—this spring and all year long.

It’s Deaf History Month in Washington, DC. A time to reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive government and city—and to champion the progress, advocacy, and excellence of our Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities.

Real results from my administration's health and human services agenda: 1. Drove down family homelessness by 61% 2. Reached 40-year low of new HIV cases 3. Helped 8,200+ seniors age in place 4. Preserved Medicaid and Alliance coverage 5. Led DC through COVID-19

All 26 DC Public Libraries have been renovated—or funded for renovation—during my administration. This National Library Week, we celebrate these incredible spaces—and the residents and DCPL teams who fill them with joy, curiosity, and creativity each day.

I'm a daughter of this city. So I've seen the best of times, and I've seen some other times. And what I know for sure is in cities like ours, investing in good quality public schools, great public services, and public safety is why people will choose to live here.

It's a proud day to call Washington, DC home. Over 22,000 residents came together today to celebrate DC's Emancipation Day. From the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to performances spanning gospel to Go-Go—residents showed up, showed out, and showed off our DC pride:

Another year, another successful DC Emancipation Day Parade. Thank you, DC. Lets keep running through the tape!

ICYMI: We're celebrating DC Emancipation Day in Downtown DC right now. Families—be sure to check out the Kids Zone by DC DPR for fun and engaging activities for all ages. 📍12th Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW

Proud to celebrate DC Emancipation Day with a parade right here in the best city in the world:

Tonight's Kids Ball was an opportunity for our young people to have fun and enjoy their city. And it was one of thousands of events we offer our kids in the spring and summer months. From day to night, Washington, DC is the best city in the world:

How to stay in the loop on road closures, transit updates, and weather impacts for this weekend's DC Emancipation Day celebrations: ‌ 📲Text: DC250 to 888-777 🔗More: Emancipation.dc.gov

Tomorrow, we're celebrating DC Emancipation Day with a concert, parade, and festival. Everything you need to know: 1. New location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW. 2. FREE and family-friendly. 3. All-star lineup includes T.I., Mýa, Tye Tribbett, Backyard Band, Black Alley, & more.

A great conversation about leadership, life, and legacy. Thank you to Denise Rolark Barnes and Howard University’s Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair Lecture Series.

T-2 days until DC's FREE Emancipation Day Concert! Invite your friends, bring your family, and rely on Metro to get to Downtown DC for this incredible celebration of history, community, and DC pride. NEW location:

For 12 years, we’ve been driving growth across all eight wards: 1. 62K new units of housing, 17K affordable 2. 11K+ small business grants, totaling $300M 3. Audi Field, CareFirst, Capital One, & RFK 4. Grew St. Es, Walter Reed, McMillan, Skyland, & the Wharf

We're reinstating the limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC. Effective tonight, all youth under 18 are subject to an 11PM curfew—which will extend through 5/1. Designated zones will be subject to an 8PM curfew as determined by the Chief of Police.

In observance of DC Emancipation Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified today. For more information about ongoing District operations: tinyurl.com/EmancipationDay26

Reminder: In observance of DC Emancipation Day, DC DPW will "slide" household trash and recycling collections to the next day.

In observance of DC Emancipation Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified on Thursday, April 16. For more information about ongoing District operations: tinyurl.com/EmancipationDay26

NEW: Location update for DC's Emancipation Day Concert. Due to popular demand, we've moved Sunday's free outdoor celebration to 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Learn more: emancipation.dc.gov.

Reminder: In observance of DC Emancipation Day, DC DPW will "slide" household trash and recycling collections to the next day.

Looking for a family-friendly spring break activity in Washington, DC? Check out Day of Play at RFK on Thursday—a free event with games, food, music, and fun for all ages. Register: eventsdc.com/dayofplay

Key results from our investments in public safety in Washington, DC: 1. Drove down crime to lowest level in decades 2. 97% of 911 calls answered in 20 seconds or less 3. Closed homicide cases at highest rate in 13 years

It's Black Maternal Health Week in Washington, DC. A time for the District to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every Black woman and birthing person has dignity, respect, and equitable care before, during, and after pregnancy. My full proclamation: