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

Chief of Staff:
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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August 8, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

Last Friday, more than 13,000 young people in our city wrapped up their Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) placements across the city. And this week, thousands of rising 6th and 9th grade students participated in Summer Bridge, a week-long program designed to support students in their transition to middle and high school.  

As we move closer toward the first day of school, I want to thank the thousands of adults in our city who have been working hard to keep kids and teens safely engaged – at MBSYEP placements, DPR summer camps, the DCPS Summer Enrichment Program, Late Night Hypes, and so much more.  

With the school year fast approaching, it’s a good time to start saving the dates of back-to-school events happening citywide – opportunities to learn about the upcoming school year, pick up school supplies, and make sure your student has a healthy start to the school year:


* On Wednesday, August 20, DCPS families can join Chancellor Ferebee and DCPS leaders for a virtual information session on key updates for the upcoming school year [ [link removed] ].

* District agencies and community organizations are holding back-to-school giveaways at sites across the city, including at the 11th Annual Chuck Brown Day [ [link removed] ] on August 16.

* DC Health pediatric immunization sites [ [link removed](1).pdf ] are open across the city, and you can register now for the final DC Health Hub [ [link removed] ] of the season, on September 11.

Enjoy a few more Late Night Hypes [ [link removed] ] before summer ends, remember that free summer meal sites are open through August 24, and let’s close out summer strong and then have a successful start to the new school year. 

Sincerely,   

Muriel Bowser
In This Week's Newsletter:

* Tonight: Late Night Hype at Rosedale Recreation Center and Pool [ #link_2 ]
* No-Cost Eye Exams at the DC Public Library [ #link_4 ]
* Help Shape the New DC.GOV Resident Portal [ #link_1 ]
* #BeDowntown: Back-to-School Bash at the National Children’s Museum [ #link_3 ]

Tonight: Late Night Hype at Rosedale Recreation Center and Pool
Late Night Hype Rosedale

There’s still time to RSVP for tonight’s Late Night Hype at Rosedale Rec Center! Late Night Hype is a fun, free event for young people, featuring music, food, games, and more.  


* *When:* Today, Friday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
* *Where:* Rosedale Recreation Center and Pool, 1701 Gales Street NE
* *RSVP: *latenighthyperosedalerec.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ] 

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No-Cost Eye Exams at the DC Public Library

Schedule a No-Cost Eye Exam at DC Public Library

Vision to Learn is offering free eye exams and glasses for Pre-K to Grade 12 students at DC Public Library locations across the city through August 22. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child ready for the school year. Sign up today! 


* *When:* Through Friday, August 22 
* *Where:* DC Public Library locations 
* *Register here [ [link removed] ]*

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Help Shape the New DC.GOV Resident Portal
Share your thoughts: Shape the new dc.gov

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer is redesigning the DC.GOV website to better serve our community—and they need your help! Take a quick survey today and provide your feedback and ideas for a new resident portal to connect Washingtonians with government services.


* *Take the survey **here* [ [link removed] ]

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#BeDowntown: Back-to-School Bash at the National Children’s Museum
A child playing at the National Children's Museum

DC Public Schools and DC public charter school students and their families are invited to the National Children’s Museum for a free day of play on Monday, August 11. Enjoy free admission to the museum, as well as outdoor activities that include a meet-and-greet with Washington Commanders mascot Major Tuddy and Commanders giveaways, live music, a children’s book fair, community and activity tables, and free lemonade!


* *When: *Monday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. (outdoor activities from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
* *Where:* National Children’s Museum, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
* *More information and registration **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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