Washington DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs

On this day, 241 years ago, the NAVY was born!!! Happy Birthday to the US NAVY!!

We support ’s efforts to . The public comment period is open until 10/25 - visit http://bit.ly/WMATASurvey

NO COST FLU SHOTS FOR VA PATIENTS
DATE: SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: 1601 KENILWORTH AVENUE, NE
WASHINGTON DC 20024

For more information, please contact Miguel A. Sapp via email at [email protected].

The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs participated in American Airlines 500th Honor Flight, welcoming veterans to DC at the Ronald Reagan National Airport over the weekend!

Mayor Muriel Bowser Announces a New Collaboration Between United Medical Center and Howard University

“For centuries, the residents of Washington, DC, abiding by all obligations of United States citizenship, have desired to become a state of the United States of America.” It is important that we recognize the rich history of this city, including our continuous fight to become the 51st State. Please visit: http://statehood.dc.gov/ for more information about Statehood.

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It’s that time of year again! Join Mayor Muriel Bowser as she serves as the Grand Marshall of this year’s Fiesta DC Parade. RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-fiesta-dc-parade-tickets-27708507893

2016 Fiesta DC Parade Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes you to the 2016 Fiesta DC Parade! "Fiesta DC Latino Festival has been held each year in Washington DC for forty-three years. It is an annual celebration of Latino culture that features a Parade of Nations that displays and preserves the Native Latino cultural dance trou...

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, City Administrator Rashad Young, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Kevin Donahue, Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Peter Newsham, and District officials will participate in a public safety walk in Ward 5 to highlight the search for two suspects involved in the shooting of two people, including a pregnant woman, on Brentwood Road in Northeast. District officials will also provide an update on this weekend.

WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Rashad Young, City Administrator
Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice
Peter Newsham, Assistant Chief, Metropolitan Police Department Assistant

WHEN:
Monday, September 12, at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:
1300 Block of Brentwood, NE
*Closest Metro: Rhode Island Metro Station*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

Mayor Bowser Names Peter Newsham as Interim Police Chief
Longtime deputy and a 27-year MPD veteran to fill in for retiring Chief Cathy Lanier

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser announces that a longtime deputy to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy Lanier, Peter Newsham, will fill the position she is vacating on an interim basis effective September 17, 2016. Mr. Newsham joined MPD in 1989 and has served as Assistant Chief of Police since 2002.

“Like Chief Lanier, Peter has deep roots serving the District and believes in the power of building relationships with communities as the best way to deter and solve crime,” said Mayor Bowser. “He has served the people of the District of Columbia for almost three decades and in that time has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the District and to its residents. He is experienced, smart, compassionate, and most importantly, he knows what it means to walk a beat, to manage a team, and to serve the residents of the District of Columbia. I have known him for more than a decade; he is a police officer of the highest caliber and is extremely qualified to serve as the Interim Chief of Police while we conduct the search for a permanent replacement.”
Newsham has served as Assistant Chief at MPD for 14 years and currently heads the Investigative Services Bureau, which is responsible for investigating violent, property, sexual assault, and narcotic crimes. He previously oversaw MPD’s internal affairs and disciplinary review offices for four years. He also oversaw the northern regional command for three years, which included the Second, Third, and Fourth police districts. Newsham has a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

A search for internal and external candidates to fill the position permanently has already begun and a job announcement will be published in the coming days. After winnowing the list of qualified candidates, a small group of community stakeholders will be involved in vetting final candidates.

Today at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Muriel Bowser will host a press conference at Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters to announce Police Chief Lanier’s retirement from MPD.

Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters ( 3RD Floor Line-up Room)
300 Indiana Avenue, NW
*Closest Metro: Judiciary Square Metro Station*
*Bus Lines: D6, P6, X1, 13Y*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

It may be a cliché, but it is true: When it is hot, drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine. Persons who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restricted diets; or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake. Visit http://heat.dc.gov

The next phase of WMATA’s SafeTrack plan to directly affect the District of Columbia will take place from August 1 through August 7. During Surge 6, trains on Metrorail’s Red Line will single track between the Takoma station in the District and the Silver Spring station in Maryland. This will have a major impact on approximately 94,000 weekday trips.

There will be a reduction in rush hour service of approximately 75 percent between Silver Spring and the NoMa-Gallaudet station and commuters are advised to seek other routes within or outside the Metrorail system during the peak periods.

Those who opt to use the Red Line during Surge 6 should expect crowded conditions during peak times and longer wait times. Trains will be running every six minutes from Shady Grove to NoMa and every 12 minutes from Glenmont to Grosvenor.

There will be additional Metrobus service on the S9, 80, and P6 routes. WMATA will not provide a “bus bridge” because there is limited single track service. DDOT and WMATA urge commuters to use alternative modes of travel during the morning and evening peak periods.

For travel options, and to see DDOT’s mitigation strategies, visit safetrack.godcgo.com