New: Ms. Senior DC named Ms. Congeniality at the Ms. Senior America Pageant! Congratulations Queen Valerie Robinson on representing our city, and our values, so well.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens tomorrow for Aqua in Pink—a community aerobic exercise event to raise awareness, promote wellness, and bring community together at four locations. Learn more: dprevents.com

Critical #MissingPerson 67-year-old Joseph Allen Brown, who was last seen in the 300 block of Ridge Road, Southeast, on Monday, October 13, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411

Today, Director Hines joined the Southwest Waterfront AARP Annual Fall Luncheon Chapter Meeting, connecting with residents on services, supports, and what's next for DC's older adults. Thank you to the AARP chapter members for creating space for meaningful dialogue and action.

Surprise! School Without Walls' Christopher Alberts is DC's 2026 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Alberts lifts up his entire school community through music and the arts. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do for our young people.

The moment when Mr. Alberts learned he's the 2026 DC Teacher of the Year. Mr. Alberts, you uplift your students every day—today, we're proud to shine the spotlight on you. Congratulations!

Updated flyer: Critical #MissingPerson locating 86-year-old David Persuitte, who was last seen in the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, on October 17, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099 / text 50411

Critical #MissingPerson 61-year-old Juan Rocha Zeldon, who was last seen in the 1700 block of 3rd Street NE on October 18, 2025. Have info? Call 202727-9099 or text 50411.

Today, the DC Commission on Aging met with local community partners, DACL, our lead agencies, and Senior wellness centers to gain resources and knowledge that our city offers to better help seniors everyday lives. 💙💚

#HiringAlert! The Office of Unified Communications is looking to hire twenty-eight (28) Telecommunications Equipment Operators (911 Call Takers). Apply today! JOB ID: 30556 ➡️ careers.dc.gov Application period ends November 9, 2025.

🎃👻Don't get left in the dark - Halloween is just 8 days away! MPD's Halloween Safe Havens are almost here — and they're the place to be for safe, spooky fun. 📍Find your nearest Safe Haven and make plans to join us! #HalloweenSafety #PolicingWithPurpose #ServingWithCare

There's no joy like that of a DC Public Schools principal! Besides being great dancers, our school leaders proudly cheer on their students, support our families, and inspire educators across DCPS' 117 school communities! 💃🏾 🥳 Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth 💙💙💙

DC, it's feeling like fall outside! You know what that means: Leaf collection season starts soon.🍁 (1) Know your section: dpw.dc.gov/leaf (2) Sign up for updates from DPW (2) Rake your leaves into the tree box or the curbside

Critical #MissingPerson 83-year-old Leroy Washington, who was last seen in the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, on October 24, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099 / text 50411

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on the Louise Senior Affordable Apartments x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Louise Lisner Senior Apartments in Ward 3! 🎉 Affordable housing is essential for all DC residents, especially our seniors. With more communities like this, we’re making it possible to age in place comfortably and with dignity.

Robert's story is one of perseverance, resilience, and love for DC. It's also an example of government doing its job: supporting residents with the resources they need.

141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP and 12,500 rely on WIC to put food on the table each month. We are moving forward to ensure we take care of DC residents by authorizing the use of local funds for November payments. We were hopeful it wouldn't come this. We need the federal

Critical #MissingPerson 67-year-old Kathy Mooney, who was last seen in the 600 block of Columbia Road, Northwest, on October 31, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099 / text 50411

We are declaring a limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC. Effective immediately, all juveniles under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew from 11PM until 6AM, which will extend through 11/5. This is in response to several weeks of disorderly juvenile behavior which