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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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April 4, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians, 

It has now been over a year since we signed into law Secure DC, the omnibus legislation that helped rebalance our public safety ecosystem. Together, we drove down crime in 2024, and we’ve been able to continue our progress into 2025: Compared to this time last year, violent crime has dropped by 26%, homicides are down, and carjackings have been cut in half. That progress is a testament to what we can accomplish when we stay focused and work together. That said, we know there is more we can do, especially when it comes to our youth.    

This week, we launched MPD’s new Juvenile Investigative Response Unit (JIRU) [ [link removed] ], a team dedicated to preventing youth-involved crime before it happens. This unit will work closely with our schools, community organizations, and other city agencies to intervene early, connect young people with support, and help break cycles of crime before they begin.    

At the same time, we’re continuing to invest in programs that we know give our kids meaningful opportunities to learn and grow. This week, we announced $1.5 million in grants to ensure more young Washingtonians have access to safe, enriching activities this summer. We’re also preparing for another great season of the MBSYEP [ [link removed] ] and summer camps with the DPR [ [link removed] ].  

Thank you to everyone, from parents, teachers and mentors, to community leaders, camp counselors and police officers, who are stepping up to support our youth.    

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowserkk

"Check out photos from this week here [ [link removed] ]and listen to the new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast here [ [link removed] ]. "

In This Week's Newsletter:

* Block Party at the New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health [ #link_3 ]
* Save the Date: 8th Annual Spring Cleanup [ #link_2 ]
* #BeDowntown: Jazz & Blossoms at Franklin Park [ #link_1 ]

Block Party at the New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health
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The state-of-the-art Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will open in just two weeks, and we're marking the occasion with a community block party! Join us for a day of activations for the whole family, with live music, food vendors, and face painting. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the expansion of health services in the District.   


* *When:* Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m.  
* *Where: *Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, 1200 Pecan Street SE
* *More information at: *cedarhillregional.com [ [link removed] ] 

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Save the Date: 8th Annual Spring Cleanup
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Join neighbors and DC agencies for the 8th Annual Spring Cleanup as we work together to keep our city clean and beautiful. Volunteers from across all eight wards will help remove litter from parks, streets, and public spaces, making a lasting impact on our communities.  

The Wards 1 [ [link removed] ], 5 [ [link removed] ], and 8 [ [link removed] ] cleanup sites will have roll-off containers on site to assist with bulk waste disposal, while hazardous materials and e-waste [ [link removed] ] will be collected at the DPW Special Waste Collection Event [ [link removed] ] at RFK Lot 3. 


* *When:* Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m.
* *Where:* Spring Cleanup Sites in All Eight Wards
* *Register: *servedc.galaxydigital.com/event [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: Jazz & Blossoms at Franklin Park
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Celebrate spring at Jazz & Blossoms! Enjoy live performances headlined by hip-hop group Arrested Development, plus interactive art experiences like graffiti canvas painting and haiku writing. Whether you’re roller skating, double dutching, or soaking in the music, this free event is where art, culture, and community will come together.  


* *When:* Sunday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m.
* *Where: *Franklin Park, 1315 I 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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