Yesterday, on day one of DC Startup & Tech Week: Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new investments to grow DC’s tech ecosystem — $2M in Tech Ecosystem Fund grants, $3M in VC Fund investments, and the first State of DC Tech report highlighting 51K tech jobs.
Huge thanks to Tsjenna Dales Development + Marcomms teams for making it happen.
Report: dmped.dc.gov/page/state-dc-…
Huge thanks to Tsjenna Dales Development + Marcomms teams for making it happen.
Report: dmped.dc.gov/page/state-dc-…
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Join Mayor Bowser & DMPED on October 29 at 9 AM for Downtown Defined—a summit on the future of DC’s downtown and emerging mixed-use neighborhoods.
Register today: s.dc.gov/DowntownDefine…
Register today: s.dc.gov/DowntownDefine…
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Last Monday, we closed out 202Creates Month at the brand-new National Geographic Museum of Exploration. A huge shoutout to Mayor Bowser and OCTFME for hosting an inspiring conference!
One key takeaway: DC’s creative economy is thriving, valued at $15.9 billion and offering ortunities for creators across the city.
We remain committed to supporting DC’s creator economy and advancing the talent and innovation that drive our city forward.
One key takeaway: DC’s creative economy is thriving, valued at $15.9 billion and offering ortunities for creators across the city.
We remain committed to supporting DC’s creator economy and advancing the talent and innovation that drive our city forward.
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Get ready for the 2nd Annual 202Creates Con!
Join us for a free convention celebrating the 10th anniversary of 202Creates.
Connect with national industry leaders and DC’s top creative voices, and be part of the next wave of innovation in sports, entertainment, and technology 📅 September 28
🕐10:00 AM
📍 National Geographic Museum
Reserve your spot: 202creates.com/202creates-con
Join us for a free convention celebrating the 10th anniversary of 202Creates.
Connect with national industry leaders and DC’s top creative voices, and be part of the next wave of innovation in sports, entertainment, and technology 📅 September 28
🕐10:00 AM
📍 National Geographic Museum
Reserve your spot: 202creates.com/202creates-con
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DC Theater Week is here! Now through October 11 is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible theater community at discounted prices.
When visitors come for unforgettable performances, they stay to explore our world class city. They dine in our restaurants, stay in our ghborhoods, and experience the creative energy that makes DC unlike anywhere else.
So, during DC Theater Week, get out there—see a show, support local artists, and experience the creative energy that sets DC apart.
📸- Kevin Parisi
When visitors come for unforgettable performances, they stay to explore our world class city. They dine in our restaurants, stay in our ghborhoods, and experience the creative energy that makes DC unlike anywhere else.
So, during DC Theater Week, get out there—see a show, support local artists, and experience the creative energy that sets DC apart.
📸- Kevin Parisi
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Your business may qualify to receive up to $500,000 in down‑payment assistance to purchase a commercial building in Washington, DC.
Apply today by visiting wdcep.co/CPAF.
Apply today by visiting wdcep.co/CPAF.
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We’re proud to celebrate PARK(ing) Day with our friends at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).
The DMPED Downtown Transformation Team helped transform a parking space near the corner of 9th Street NW and F Street NW, in the soon-to-be redesigned Gallery Square ay, they spoke with neighbors to learn what they’d like to see in the future Downtown and shared updates about the plans for Capital One Arena.
Thank you, DDOT and our Downtown Transformation team, Nate Klass, Maria Espinoza, and Andree Entezari, for driving this work. To learn more about the District’s investments in Downtown, visit bedowntown.dc.gov.
The DMPED Downtown Transformation Team helped transform a parking space near the corner of 9th Street NW and F Street NW, in the soon-to-be redesigned Gallery Square ay, they spoke with neighbors to learn what they’d like to see in the future Downtown and shared updates about the plans for Capital One Arena.
Thank you, DDOT and our Downtown Transformation team, Nate Klass, Maria Espinoza, and Andree Entezari, for driving this work. To learn more about the District’s investments in Downtown, visit bedowntown.dc.gov.
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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, and contributions of DC’s Latino community. From small businesses to arts and culture, their influence is woven into the fabric of our city – driving economic growth and shaping the neighborhoods we call proud to support the Latino-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who help keep that fabric strong.
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DMPED retweeted
Past, present, and future of RFK Stadium in Washington, DC.
Can’t wait to welcome the Washington Commanders home in 2030.
Can’t wait to welcome the Washington Commanders home in 2030.
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DMPED retweeted
One of the great things about being Mayor for three terms is getting to see projects through from start to finish.
Eleven years ago today, we announced that we were bringing professional basketball to Ward 8.
Since then, we built a state-of-the-art arena, invested $1 billion in welcomed 400k+ fans to games, delivered hundreds of jobs to DC residents, and watched the Mystics secure the 2019 WNBA Championship title.
We saw CareFirst Arena generate revenue for our city, energy for our teams, and pride for our residents.
Eleven years ago today, we announced that we were bringing professional basketball to Ward 8.
Since then, we built a state-of-the-art arena, invested $1 billion in welcomed 400k+ fans to games, delivered hundreds of jobs to DC residents, and watched the Mystics secure the 2019 WNBA Championship title.
We saw CareFirst Arena generate revenue for our city, energy for our teams, and pride for our residents.
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DMPED retweeted
It's Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, DC.
And this year, we're marking an incredible milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs.
Proud to have an administration filled with dedicated, talented team members who make our city better every day.
And this year, we're marking an incredible milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs.
Proud to have an administration filled with dedicated, talented team members who make our city better every day.
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To everyone who participated in Art All Night this weekend in Washington, DC: Thank you.
Artists shared their work, business opened their doors, and residents came together across all eight wards.
What an incredible way to celebrate 15 years of Art All Night!
Artists shared their work, business opened their doors, and residents came together across all eight wards.
What an incredible way to celebrate 15 years of Art All Night!
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Today marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attack in our nation’s history.
9/11 is a day that here in Washington, across our nation, and around our world will never be forgotten.
We honor those whose lives were taken, and hold the survivors and families whose lives our hearts.
My full proclamation:
9/11 is a day that here in Washington, across our nation, and around our world will never be forgotten.
We honor those whose lives were taken, and hold the survivors and families whose lives our hearts.
My full proclamation:
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Uniquely DC events happening this weekend:
↪Art All Night + Dine All Night
↪DC Bike Ride
↪Doggie Day Swim
↪Commanders Watch Party: First regular-season game of 2026
Let's come together to celebrate our local artists, cheer on our hometown team, and ride through the tape.
↪Art All Night + Dine All Night
↪DC Bike Ride
↪Doggie Day Swim
↪Commanders Watch Party: First regular-season game of 2026
Let's come together to celebrate our local artists, cheer on our hometown team, and ride through the tape.
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Art All Night returns this weekend, September 11-12!
On Friday and Saturday, DC’s creative community will take over the city, turning neighborhood blocks into stages, galleries, and dance floors.
Make the most of every moment by mapping out your experience with the Art All /tZD3SUzn6L
On Friday and Saturday, DC’s creative community will take over the city, turning neighborhood blocks into stages, galleries, and dance floors.
Make the most of every moment by mapping out your experience with the Art All /tZD3SUzn6L
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You’re invited to DC Art Now 2026, an exhibition featuring selected works by finalists for the FY27 Art Bank Program grant, administered by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
This year, the Art Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary. Established in 1986, the program by purchasing original works and placing them in public spaces throughout District government buildings.
The kickoff reception takes place tomorrow, September 10, from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Reserve your spot: ow.ly/N8HC50ZLwZZ
This year, the Art Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary. Established in 1986, the program by purchasing original works and placing them in public spaces throughout District government buildings.
The kickoff reception takes place tomorrow, September 10, from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Reserve your spot: ow.ly/N8HC50ZLwZZ
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202Creates Month is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and we’re marking the milestone by spotlighting the people, ideas, businesses, and cultural institutions that make Washington, DC a creative capital. One of the annual signature events is Art All Night, the District’s largest stival, which welcomed more than 250,000 attendees last year.
Art All Night returns this weekend, September 11–12. Make the most of every moment by mapping out your experience with the Art All Night App: dcartallnight.org/aan-app
Art All Night returns this weekend, September 11–12. Make the most of every moment by mapping out your experience with the Art All Night App: dcartallnight.org/aan-app
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