August 1, 2025
Dear Washingtonians,
The era of a crumbling sea of asphalt on the banks of the Anacostia is finally coming to an end. In its place, we will bring our team home and deliver a state-of-the-art, Super Bowl ready stadium for our Commanders, more than 6,000 new homes for DC residents, a SportsPlex for our kids, parks and recreation space for the community, and so much more. With the Commanders as our partner, we will deliver jobs and opportunity when our city needs them most. And we will build a campus that makes our city proud for generations of Washingtonians to come.
Today, the Council passed, on first vote, the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025, the legislation to bring the Commanders home to RFK and activate 180 acres of opportunity on the banks of the Anacostia River.
I especially want to thank all the DC residents who have participated in this process – in community meetings, at visioning sessions, and at Council hearings. I want to thank Chairman James Comer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Members of Congress for their leadership on the Hill, as well as President Biden and President Trump and their teams at the Department of Interior and the National Park Service for their partnership. I thank our Executive Branch colleagues in Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee and Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s offices. As we now move toward the second and final vote, I thank Chairman Mendelson, Councilmember McDuffie, and the members of the Council who have given this agreement the thoughtful consideration it deserves. And, finally, to everyone on my team at DC Government, past and present, who has played a role in this decade-long effort to deliver for DC, thank you: can’t stop, won’t stop, never quit.
Sincerely,
On Tuesday, communities across DC will gather for National Night Out, an annual event that strengthens relationships between residents, law enforcement, and local organizations. Hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), National Night Out is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet local officers, and support safer, more connected neighborhoods.
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When: Tuesday, August 5
- Kickoff: Emery Heights Recreation Center, 5701 Georgia Avenue NW at 5:00 p.m.
- Events across the city: See the full list of activations across the seven police districts: mpdc.dc.gov/page/national-night-out
Next week, join DPR for the last Senior Drip of 2025. Seniors are invited to Banneker Pool for a refreshing day of water fun, music, and dancing. Senior Drip is a great way to cool off, connect with friends, and celebrate the summer. Don’t miss this final splash of the season!
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The Mayor’s Office of Caribbean Community Affairs and D.C. Caribbean Carnival, Inc. invite the community to the 3rd Annual Caribbean Cultural Concert, a free celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month. This high-energy, family-friendly event will feature a Kiddies Carnival parade, dancers, an art walk, and live performances from steelbands, rumba, soca, reggae artists, and Caribbean DJs.
Need a midweek reset? Each Wednesday in August, instructors will guide a yoga session focused on movement, breath, and setting clear intentions for the week. This class is fun for yogis of all levels, and offers space to stretch, slow down, and recenter.
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When: Every Wednesday in August at 7:00 a.m.
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Where: Franklin Park, 1332 I Street NW
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Register here
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