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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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May 2, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

DC, we had a great week. I was able to make good on a promise I made 10 years ago – to bring our Commanders back home to the Sports Capital, back to RFK, back to where they became a Super Bowl winning team. We have the right partner at the right time: Josh Harris and the Commanders are ready to make a transformational investment in Ward 7 and in our city at a time when we really need it.  

And this partnership is not just about bringing football to RFK. It is about bringing at least 5,000 to 6,000 new homes – at least 30% of them affordable – to RFK. It is about bringing a new state-of-the-art SportsPlex for our kids to RFK. It is about bringing restaurants, retail, and other neighborhood amenities to RFK. It is about bringing more green space and better riverfront trails to RFK. We can do it all.  

We have 180 acres of opportunity on the banks of the Anacostia that have already sat blighted and underutilized for far too long. And this investment and opportunity comes at a time when we need it; this moment calls for a transformational growth agenda that creates jobs and replaces the economic activity of a shrinking federal footprint.  

Our city has a long history of using catalytic sports projects to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant neighborhoods. It started with Abe Pollin and the MCI Center in Chinatown. Then, Nationals Park in Capitol Riverfront, Audi Field at Buzzard Point, and the CareFirst Arena (formerly known as the ESA) at St. Elizabeths. We’re doing it again with a transformed Capital One Arena as part of the comeback of Downtown. And now we will do it at RFK. 

And here’s what I know: this partnership with the Commanders is the fastest and surest route to activating the RFK campus. We have a partner who is willing to put in at least $2.7 billion – the single largest private investment in DC history – to ensure that five years from now, the campus is delivering for DC. Because, no matter what, 2030 is coming. In 2030, we could have the grand opening of a brand-new stadium and entertainment district at RFK, which will kickstart the development of housing, recreation, and jobs. Or, in 2030, we could still be mired in a planning process and debating what to do there. What we have is a win-win-win for fans, the team, and our city [ [link removed] ]. 

Sincerely, 

Muriel Bowsercommanders

"Find photos from this week on Facebook [ [link removed] ]."

In This Week's Newsletter:

* Tomorrow: 2025 Annual Truck Touch Day at RFK [ #link_4 ]
* Register Now: Free Overnight Camp [ #link_2 ]
* #BeDowntown: DC Small Business Week Open House & Pitch Competition [ #link_1 ]

Tomorrow: 2025 Annual Truck Touch Day at RFK
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Tomorrow, join the Department of Public Works and Department of Energy and Environment for Truck Touch Day 2025! Enjoy free meals for kids and bring the whole family for exciting activations, including games and a chance to learn about all the DC government vehicles that keep the city running smoothly. Don’t miss this day of fun! 


* *When*: Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 a.m. 
* *Where: *RFK Stadium Lot 8, 2400 E Capitol Street SE
* *Learn more at *dpw.dc.gov/trucktouch [ [link removed] ]

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Register Now: Free Overnight Camp
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Camp Riverview registration is happening now! Camp Riverview registration is a different process from most DPR programs – it is conducted in person only. Parents and guardians must visit one of the designated DPR registration locations during the dates and times listed below to complete registration.  

Camp Riverview is a summer overnight and day camp located on the Potomac River, open June 23 - August 15. Campers will enjoy hands-on programs in environmental science, boating, nature-based surroundings, and work with skilled instructors in a positive environment. Campers are immersed in the outdoors while having fun, making new friends, and building self-confidence. 

The camp is free, but spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 


* *When:* Summer of 2025 
* Session I: Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27
* Session II: Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25
* Session III: Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 

* * Find the in-person registration dates and learn more *here [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: DC Small Business Week Open House & Pitch Competition
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Celebrate DC Small Business Week [ [link removed] ] with the Department of Small & Local Business Development! Entrepreneurs, makers, and Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) will have the opportunity to connect with government agencies, explore small business services, compete in pitch competitions, and learn how to effectively network within the community.  


* *When: *Wednesday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. 
* *Where: *Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW
* *Find more information 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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