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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

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

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Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

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Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

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Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

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Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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July 25, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

Are you ready to bring our team home? I know we’re ready because for the past three months I’ve been hearing from people in all eight wards that the time is now to bring our team home. The time is now to catalyze the development of 180 acres on the banks of the Anacostia River. And you've been telling me that $2.7 billion of private investment at RFK is just what our city needs — and just what our city needs right now.

Yesterday, we came together at City Hall to congratulate the Council on announcing the date of the vote on the most important economic development project in the history of Washington, DC. There is a public hearing next week and I encourage you to sign up to testify [ [link removed] ] or to submit written testimony and tell the DC Council what it will mean to you to bring the team home and create jobs, housing, recreation space, and so much more at the RFK campus.

I've been involved in a lot of economic development deals, including the Capital One Arena, Audi Field, CareFirst Arena, and now RFK. And the thing I know about all of them is when the community engages and gets involved, all agreements get better and we do more of what the community wants. With Chairman Mendelson's announcement that there will be a vote on August 1, we are one step closer — not just to a world-class stadium by 2030, but to thousands of new jobs starting this year.

When I gave the Council the deal, we were on the 1-yard line. Today, we are even closer. But the job isn’t finished. Let’s give the Council the support they need to get the job done. The time is now.  

Sincerely,   

Muriel BowserMayor Bowser at the RFK Rally

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In This Week's Newsletter:

* Extreme Heat Alert Through Wednesday [ #link_2 ]
* Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia [ #link_4 ]
* Roving Leaders Day: Fun for the Whole Family [ #link_1 ]
* #BeDowntown: Kids World at Franklin Park [ #link_3 ]

Extreme Heat Alert Through Wednesday
Extreme Heat Alert

The District has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Friday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 30. Daily high temperatures could reach 99 degrees, with the heat index expected to be as high as 109 degrees at times. Please take precautions during this period of extreme heat: Stay indoors when possible, remain hydrated, check on seniors and other vulnerable neighbors, and call the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093 or 311 for unsheltered residents in need of free, accessible transportation to a low-barrier shelter or day center.


* *More information here [ [link removed] ]*

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Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

The "Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia" free concert series is underway, and this week’s show is set to feature DC’s very own Marshall Keys. With concerts happening nearly every Sunday through September 7, check out the schedule and make plans to enjoy good music with good company in the great Ward 8.


* *When: *Sundays at 4:00 p.m., through September 7
* *Where: *1234 Marion Barry Avenue SE
* *More information and free tickets: *anacostiabid.org/jazzy-sundays-series [ [link removed] ] 

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Roving Leaders Day: Fun for the Whole Family
Roving Leaders Day

This Saturday, July 26, join the Department of Parks and Recreation for Roving Leaders Day, a free event that’s fun for the whole family. Come out to Langdon Park in Ward 5 for an afternoon of live music, moon bounces, carnival rides, water slides, jumbo games, popcorn, snow cones, and more!


* *When: *Saturday, July 26 at 12:00 p.m.
* *Where:* Langdon Park, 2901 20th Street NE
* *RSVP: *rovingleadersday25.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: Kids World at Franklin Park
Kids World 2025

Kids World is back and bigger than ever! This weekend, Franklin Park transforms into a high-energy, imagination-fueled kid oasis with two full days of hands-on activities, show-stopping kid talent, larger-than-life installations, and unforgettable photo ops. Get Downtown and enjoy free fun for the whole family!


* *When: *Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at 12:00 p.m.
* *Where: *Franklin Park, 1332 I Street NW
* *More information: *downtowndc.org/event/kids-world-2025 [ [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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