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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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February 7, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,   

This week, we were in the Great Ward 8 to celebrate promises made and promises kept [ [link removed] ].  

When I came into office, I promised the Ward 8 community that we would deliver at the St. Elizabeths East campus. We said that the District would go in first, and we made good on that promise with our investment in the Entertainment and Sports Arena, where the Mystics won a championship in their first season in their new home. Yesterday, we announced that with a new partnership focused on community and health, the ESA will now be known as the CareFirst Arena.

CareFirst Arena

We are also delivering on our promise to expand health care access East of the River, and we’re just a few weeks away from opening a brand-new, world-class hospital on the St. Elizabeths East campus. On April 15, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will officially open in Ward 8, marking a significant milestone in our work to build a comprehensive system of care.  

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From health care to housing, from job opportunities to sports and entertainment, I’m proud of the transformation of the St. Elizabeths East campus – and I’m proud that there’s more to come. 

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowserfb photo

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In This Week's Newsletter:

* Spread the Word: MBSYEP Applications are OPEN [ #link_2 ]
* DPR Summer Camp Lottery Opens Friday, February 14 [ #link_4 ]
* Get Free Tax Support [ #link_3 ]
* #BeDowntown: Green Book Exhibit at MLK Library [ #link_1 ]

Spread the Word: MBSYEP Applications are OPEN
MBSYEP

Applications for the 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) have officially launched, marking 46 years of connecting young Washingtonians with meaningful summer job experiences. With thousands of opportunities available across the city, now is the time for youth ages 14-24 to apply.

Businesses, organizations, and government agencies are also encouraged to apply as Host Employers, offering structured job opportunities that help participants develop professional skills while contributing to the local workforce.


* *Application deadline:* 
* Participants: Thursday, March 6
* Host Employers: Sunday, June 1

* *To find more information and apply, visit:* summerjobs.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] 

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DPR Summer Camp Lottery Opens Friday, February 14
dpr summer camp

Mark your calendars: the lottery for Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) summer camps will open on Friday, February 14. The lottery will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3. Once the lottery opens, families can register for up to four choices of camp type per child, per camp session. After the lottery closes, rosters for each camp will be randomly selected from those who registered for the lottery. Lottery results will start going out on March 4, 2025.  

Camps will run in four sessions from June 23 to August 15. 

Eligible families are encouraged to apply for reduced rates for DPR summer camps [ [link removed]. ] by Monday, February 24.  


* *Lottery opens:* Friday, February 14
* *Learn more and view camp offerings at:* DPRsummercamp.com [ [link removed] ] 

 

Get Free Tax Support
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DC residents are encouraged to take advantage of available credits, incentives, and free tax preparation services. From the Earned Income Tax Credit to property tax relief and childcare tax credits, there are many ways to save and put money back in your pocket. Free tax clinics are also available to help residents file accurately and on time. Tax season ends on Tuesday, April 15.  


* *Find free tax help:* disb.dc.gov/freetaxprepresources [ [link removed] ]
* *More information: *here [ [link removed] ]

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#BeDowntown: Green Book Exhibit at MLK Library
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Explore the history of Black travel in America through "The Negro Motorist Green Book", a powerful exhibition at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This immersive experience highlights how the Green Book served as a vital resource for Black travelers navigating segregation. A companion exhibit, "The Green Book in D.C.: “A Particular Place for Particular People,”" showcases more than 150 local businesses that made travel and community possible in the District. 


* *When:* Now through Sunday, March 2
* *Where: *MLK Library, 901 G Street NW
* *For more information and library hours, visit:* dclibrary.org/negro-motorist-green-book [ [link removed] ]

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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