Can the president grant DC statehood? A look at the facts
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Mayor Muriel Bowser said a President Kamala Harris could help make the District of Columbia the 51st state. But is that even possible?
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has tested positive for COVID-19.
DC mayor responds to bribery charge against Councilmember Trayon White
Mayor Bowser "concerned and disappointed" over Trayon White's bribery charge
Mayor Bowser's Colonial Village home renovations spark scrutiny over $525K price tag
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s home is undergoing renovations, with a significant portion of the work appearing to focus on security upgrades, according to a report in Washington City Paper.
DC mayor says crime is down, residents have mixed views on safety
Violence and crime in the District remain pressing issues, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser's assertion of a decline in gun crime and homicides, which she discussed during a recent appearance on FOX 5.
DC’s mayor says this about calls for President Biden to drop out of race
President Joe Biden's campaign insisted Friday that he is not stepping aside as he faces the reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to bow out of the 2024 election. One of those chiming in was D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
DC Mayor Bowser talks crime, economy, and state of the District
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sat down with FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell for a conversation centered around the transformation of downtown D.C, with a focus on economic development, safety, and the city's comeback.
DC weather: Extended Heat Emergency issued through the weekend
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an Extended Heat Emergency from from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17.
DC police invest in high-tech helicopter, new drone program to fight crime
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith unveiled a new $6 million helicopter Monday, and announced the launch of a drone program that they hope will enhance the city's crime-fighting capabilities.
DC sees decrease in violent crime incidents since last year
The nation's capital has seen a downward trend in violent crimes and homicides, according to new data.
DC kicks off outdoor pool season with splashy celebration in Anacostia
Mayor Muriel Bowser and officials with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation were joined Friday by members of the Anacostia community for the annual "Jump in, D.C." celebration.
DC AG proposes bill to reform DYRS, stop juvenile crime
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb proposed a new bill to stop "repeat" juvenile criminals.
Bowser's approval ratings down for the first time in nearly a decade
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding after a new poll shows her approval rating has dropped below a majority for the first time in her nine-year tenure.
Mayor Bowser defends trip to the Masters
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is about to embark on a business trip to Las Vegas this weekend while facing transparency concerns about her last trip to Augusta, Georgia.
‘Enough is enough:’ Bowser reacts to ‘tragic’ fatal shooting of 3-year-old girl in DC
The Metropolitan Police Department has doubled the reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old girl in D.C. Friday night.
DC father who lost 3 sons to violence still seeks meeting with city officials; mayor says 'no'
A D.C. father continues his quest for answers after losing three sons to violent crimes in the District.
Will pop-up shops help revitalize downtown DC? Mayor Bowser hopes so
D.C. is going to see a lot more pop-up shops this summer.
Father of two murdered teens awaits meeting with D.C. officials: 'We love our kids'
It's been two weeks since a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed at a D.C. Metro station. His family says they're waiting for city officials to meet with them to address their concerns.
DC Police Chief to testify before City Council’s Public Safety Committee
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith is expected to testify before the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday in support of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s $21 billion 2025 fiscal year budget.
Mayor Bowser introduces UPLIFT Act to address youth safety and truancy in DC
Keeping young people in the District safe and out of trouble is a top priority for D.C. leaders.