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John A. Wilson Building

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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July 18, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

Last week, while celebrating the DC Defenders on their UFL Championship win, I met young journalists [ [link removed] ] from DPR’s Journalism Camp who were reporting on the event. And just yesterday, I visited DCPS students at Brookland Middle School who are spending their summer building robots and exploring medical careers. Both groups represent the talent and curiosity of our young people, and I know that across DC, thousands of kids and teens are making the most of their summer break — at camps, DCPS summer programming, summer jobs, and more.  

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Tomorrow, we’re kicking off one of our favorite summer traditions: the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park. This tournament not only brings top tennis stars to our city, it also helps build the next generation of tennis players by supporting the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation and other opportunities for DC youth. It’s a great event for families, and you can find tickets and more information at mubadalacitidcopen.com [ [link removed] ]. 

That’s what a DC summer is all about: investing in our young talent and building for the future. And with our future in mind, I’m grateful that this week the Council also adopted the vast majority of my budget proposal in their first budget vote. That said, there are still important issues our city needs the Council to move faster on: predictability in the restaurant industry; stability in our affordable housing market; and urgency to finalize the plan for RFK. I look forward to working with the Council on these issues and working together to pass a final budget that lives up to our DC values, grows our economy, and does both without adding any additional burdens on taxpayers and businesses.  

Sincerely, 

Muriel Bowserair

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In This Week's Newsletter:

* Black Restaurant Week is in Full Swing [ #link_4 ]
* Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Mini-Grant Opportunity [ #link_1 ]
* #BeDowntown: Blues Alley Night at Anthem Row [ #link_3 ]

Black Restaurant Week is in Full Swing

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Black Restaurant Week is back for its 5th year in DC! This annual celebration highlights the incredible talent and creativity of the city’s Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and bakeries. It’s a great opportunity to support local businesses, try new flavors, and connect with the community through food. Make plans to dine out and discover something new. 


* *When:* Now through Sunday, July 27
* *Where: *Restaurants across DC
* *Find more information *here [ [link removed] ] 

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Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Mini-Grant Opportunity
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Applications are now open for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement’s FY25 Consolidated Grief Support and Gun Violence Prevention Mini-Grant. This opportunity provides up to $100,000 for grief and bereavement support and up to $150,000 for violence prevention efforts targeting youth and young adults at the highest risk. Community-based organizations committed to healing, prevention, and long-term solutions are encouraged to apply. 


* *Applications due:* Tuesday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. 
* *More information* here [ [link removed] ]

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#BeDowntown: Blues Alley Night at Anthem Row
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This Saturday, experience an evening of live jazz at Blues Alley Night at Anthem Row (800 K Street NW). In partnership with the iconic Blues Alley Jazz Club, the event features performances by the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra Quartet and renowned saxophonist Brent Birckhead. Free and open to all, this event brings the energy of DC’s legendary jazz scene to the heart of the city. Register today! 


* *When:* Saturday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.
* *Where: *Anthem Row, 800 K Street NW
* *Learn more and register *here [ [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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