DC is open. Local businesses are the backbone of our economy, and everyone can play a role in making sure that they can thrive. We encourage you to go out, shop local, and show your support for DC.

In 2025, Metro was recognized as both Transit Agency of the Year and Spotless Space of the Year. 🏆 Through our Grow DC budget, we're proud to invest in the nation's leading transit agency—helping residents live, work, and stay connected in Washington, DC.

We're proud that DC is a walkable, connected city. This National Pedestrian Safety Month, we want to thank our amazing DDOT DC teams for all they do to keep our walkers, runners, and commuters safe and our city moving forward.

DC Government stays open when there's a federal shutdown. That means our work continues as it does all year—to keep our neighborhoods safe, beautiful, and strong. We're always grateful to our DC Gov teams for moving our nation's capital forward.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Participates in Fireside Chat at the National Press Foundation Conference x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

DC job-seekers! We want to keep your talents in DC, and there's no better place to work than DC Government. Join our team for great benefits, competitive pay, and to make a difference in the best city in the world. 🔗careers.dc.gov

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified on Monday, October 13. ‌ For more information about ongoing District operations ➡️ tinyurl.com/DCModifiedServ…

Talented people choose to do business in DC. We're proud to celebrate our local creators, business owners, and entrepreneurs who prove every day that it pays off to bet on the District.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Celebrates School Without Walls for Earning #1 High School Ranking in DC x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Happy Diwali, DC. Wishing all who celebrate a bright, prosperous, and joy-filled holiday. Shubh Deepavali! 🪔

Our strategies to drive down homelessness in the District are working. In FY26, we're building on that progress with key investments including: + $76.8M for shelter development and renovations + $7.6M for Permanent Supportive Housing + $7.4M for PASS truancy pilot program

It's season opener day for the Washington Wizards. Tonight, our team will tip off another season representing our city, our fans, and every resident as they play #ForTheDistrict. Game on, DC.

Our young people are the future of the real DC. That's why we're investing in education from every angle—including school modernizations, ATCs, high-impact tutoring, and new pathways to opportunity. Keeping DC the best city in the world for the next generation.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Leaf Collection Season x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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

Proud to support the LOVE Act, which allows marriages to continue in the District during the federal government shutdown. LOVE is in the air—and DC is still open. Story by Jimmy Alexander wtop.com/dc/2025/10/we-…

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks at the DowntownDC BID Holiday Market Press Launch x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Attention, DC: Leaf collection starts next week! Our DPW crews are ready—make sure you are too: 🍁Know your collection section 🍂Sign up for DPW updates 🍃Rake your leaves curbside Learn more: dpw.dc.gov/leaf

Happy National First Responders Day, DC! We’re proud to celebrate—and invest in—the backbone of our public safety ecosystem, DC’s first responders. Thank you to the teams who keep our neighborhoods safe and strong all year long.

Sneak peek at Capital One Arena renovations. 🚧 Big wins ahead in the Sports Capital.