We're turning an abandoned school into a brand-new recreation center in Ward 5. We will deliver 2 basketball courts, teen gaming and senior lounge, splash pad, community garden, and more. And that makes Crummell Community Center our first official groundbreaking of the summer.

DC Pride in the streets, on the rooftops, on the balconies, and in the air!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 51 years of Pride in the future 51st state. 🌈   ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We've officially crowned Ms. Senior DC 2026, Betty Entzminger. 👑 Betty is a shining example of what makes our senior community in DC so special—grace, wisdom, and a deep love for the best city in the world. Congratulations, Ms. Senior DC 2026!

Adult adoption fees for dogs and cats are being waived at Brandywine Valley until June 21. Adopt a furry friend today. ❤️

We opened a new DC animal adoption center in Ward 5 last week. Adoption fees are being waived at Brandywine's new Ivy City and existing DC Village locations now through Sunday, June 21!

Today is Primary Election Day in Washington, DC. Ways to cast your vote: 🗳️75 Election Day Vote Centers open until 8PM 🗳️55 Ballot Drop Boxes open until 8PM Get ready for ranked choice voting, check your registration status, and find a Vote Center near you: dcboe.org

Late Night Hype is one of DC's best evening weekend programs for teens. And now, we're looking for volunteers, sponsors, and partners to get involved. Learn more at DPRevents.com

If only DC had a centralized website to find everything going on in the city this summer… Oh wait, we do! summer.dc.gov

A very exciting anniversary today: Two years since we opened the beautiful McMillan Reservoir Park. Now a staple in our community, we recognize the years of hard work and advocacy that went into its grand opening. Right before summer, it's a great time to celebrate!

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to be a part of the FIFA World Cup excitement in DC. Last night, @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social kicked off its watch parties at Franklin Park—creating a free, fun, and family-friendly space for fans to celebrate.

It's going to be a busy weekend in our nation's capital. From FIFA World Cup watch parties, DPR activities for our young people, Freedom 250 events, and more—it's important everyone stays in the loop on all things traffic and weather impacts. Sign up for Alert DC for the latest: alert.dc.gov

Adult adoption fees for dogs and cats are being waived at Brandywine Animal Adoption Center until June 21. Looks like G-Wiz is taking advantage of the opportunity—and you can, too!

It's a sports weekend in Washington, DC: •⁠ ⁠DC Defenders play at Audi Field in the United Bowl •⁠ FIFA World Cup watch parties •⁠ ⁠Mystics & Nats home games The energy of our city comes alive during major sports moments—have fun and be safe in the Sports Capital!

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We've activated a heat alert in Washington, DC starting today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. What you need to know: 1. Temps will feel up to 95° in the next few days. 2. Stay hydrated and seek shade. 3. Look out for your neighbors. Save the shelter hotline: (202) 399-7093

We are a government proud to invest in free, fantastic activities for all residents. Up next: Rolling 80s Cycling. A series of community bike rides to all 80 DPR rec sites—all fitness levels are welcome and don't forget your helmet! More: rolling80s.splashthat.com

We're making sure DC kids have access to healthy, nutritious meals all summer long. Last year, DC SUN Bucks helped 72,000 students to get groceries while school was out—and we're proud to continue that support for families again this summer. Apply: sunbucks.dc.gov

DC United is hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties this weekend in Franklin Park. Because DC is a soccer city—and there's no better place to come together as a community than the Sports Capital. I encourage DC residents to come out, cheer loud, and be part of this moment.

More progress at Walter Reed: Today, we broke ground on 141 new townhomes at Canopy Row. That means 141 new homeownership opportunities in Ward 4—and continued transformation of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood.

Almost 20 years ago, Ward 4 residents put forth a strong vision for the Walter Reed campus—for a mixed-use community that would deliver housing, retail, park space, and more to our community. And over the past decade, I have been proud to deliver on that vision.

Exciting upcoming moments at Audi Field in the Sports Capital: 6/13: UFL United Bowl 11/21: NWSL Championship Moments like these energize our fans, bring pride to our city, and attract visitors that support our local economy.

Last year, 1M+ visitors came to Washington, DC to celebrate World Pride. This year, we're thrilled to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community once again. Walk with us in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20 at 3PM. We'll kick it off at 14th and U.

Our public libraries are places of learning, community, and resources—and we are very proud to celebrate all 26 of our locations across 8 wards of DC. Happy 130th birthday to DCPL! 🎂

It’s Caribbean American Heritage Month in Washington, DC! An opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy, culture, and diversity of our Caribbean communities—in our government and all across the District.

A few facts about bikes and DC: 🚲+60 new miles of bike lanes since 2015 🚲123 total miles of bike lanes, 35% are protected 🚲2nd graders learn how to ride a bike in DCPS 🚲Nearly doubled the # of Capital Bikeshare stations over the past decade Happy World Bicycle Day, DC!

You're invited to another free, family-friendly event in Washington, DC! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18 to experience a fun-filled day—with games, water activities, food, moon bounces, and activities for all ages. 📍The nation's #1 park and rec system

DC has one of the best city-run composting programs in the nation. Ways to compost: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

This month: Two official DC United soccer celebrations. Local food vendors, music, youth soccer—and, of course, live viewings of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Mark your calendars: ⚽️June 12-14 at Franklin Park ⚽️June 19-21 at Tingey Plaza

Happy Pride Month in the gayest city in the world!

It's Pride Month in Washington, DC! We can't wait to celebrate the history, culture, creativity, and vibrancy of our LGBTQIA+ communities across our city and our government all month long. Plus, it's DC Pride's 51st year—and we know how special the number 51 is to our city.

Ward by ward, I’ve made sure all Washingtonians have a fair shot. Episode 4: Ward 5 Adonis's story

Wow, 73 and sunny in Washington, DC, and so many amazing things to do. Some ideas: • Petworth PorchFest • Outdoor pools and spray parks (they're open!) • Washington Spirit game Go outside, be safe, and have fun, DC!

DC businesses, we want to help out. We launched the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to help make sure our small businesses that have taken a hit can remain operational. Applications close a week from today—make sure you take advantage.

More DC residents are using city-run composting programs. In 2025, DPW collected 3.3M lbs of food waste. Good news for DC composters: We're expanding all 3 of our programs! And we're celebrating the expansion at a very fitting place: the LEED Gold-certified Anacostia Library.

Our community has composted 11M+ lbs of food waste since 2017. The environmental equivalent of planting and growing 35,000 trees for 10 years. While we're on the subject—we're also planting thousands of trees every year. Very proud of our green, clean, beautiful DC.

DC has one of the best city-run composting programs in the nation. Since I became Mayor, we've launched three ways to compost: 1. Weekend drop-off sites 2. Residential curbside collection 3. 24-hour smart bins And today, we announced the expansion of all three programs.

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Upcoming home games in the Sports Capital: Mystics, 5/29 Nationals, 5/29 Spirit, 5/30 DC Defenders, 5/31 DC United, 7/25 Invite your friends, rely on Metro, and let's come together to cheer on the District of Champions. 👏🏾

On this day five years ago, we cut the ribbon on the Woody Ward Recreation Center—part of our $600M in rec facility investments over the past decade. And this week, we're proud to mark the completion of a brand-new synthetic athletic field on that same campus.

Eid Al-Adha, DC! ‌ We're proud to wish all who celebrate a blessed holiday filled with prosperity, joy, and compassion.

DC's annual Capital Pride Parade is less than one month away! 🏳️‍🌈 Mark your calendars for a uniquely DC celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community—as we walk together with joy, spirit, and, of course, pride. Join us: S.DC.Gov/MMBPride2026

We're celebrating 35 years of DC Black Pride this weekend in Washington, DC. An important milestone, and a testament to the enduring power of DC's Black LGBTQIA+ communities. My full proclamation:

7 years ago today, we shared exciting news: Lidl would be coming to Skyland Town Center. And last week, we cut the ribbon at a community park just a block away from the now-open Lidl. We're proud to continue delivering amenities, opportunities, and jobs to Ward 7.

Nothing better than working for your hometown. I am proud to be born and raised in Washington, DC, and to serve alongside fellow DC natives who represent the very best of our city. Happy DC Natives Day, DC!

Big news: DC has been named the #1 park system for the 6th year in the row! Six years at the top isn’t an accident—it’s the result of deliberate, sustained investment in the parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers that make DC the best city in the world.

We're getting ready to kick off outdoor pool season in Washington, DC! Join us this Thursday for Jump In DC—our annual family-friendly pool party with music, food, and games for all ages.

Whenever people visit Washington, DC, they tell me how beautiful and clean it is. And that's in part because of DC's public works teams. From graffiti removal to street sweeping, we're proud to recognize their hard work, dedication, and service. Happy National Public Works Week, DC!

It's going to be another hot day in Washington, DC. As temperatures reach a high of 97°, here are a few reminders on how to stay safe: ☀️Avoid extended periods of time outside ☀️Never leave kids and dogs in the car ☀️Stay hydrated Save the shelter hotline: (202) 399-7093

DC offers thousands of afterschool and summer programming options—so we launched a centralized hub to make it easier for families. And today, we opened registration for afterschool programming for the upcoming school year. Find everything you need: MOST.dc.gov