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March 27, 2020

Ways to Stay Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on various elements of our daily lives, but as we are adjusting to our “new normal” we want […]

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March 27, 2020

Meal Service for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center) had to close its facilities on March 16 to mitigate the risk of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this has not stopped the DowntownDC […]

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DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants

March 26, 2020

Resources for DowntownDC small business owners navigating the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program: On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the DC Small Business Recovery $25 Million [...]

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March 18, 2020

5 Ways to #SupportLocal DowntownDC Businesses

Local businesses are struggling and in need of your support. Here are ways you can help: 1) Shop online. Many DowntownDC retailers and have the option of online shopping. While […]

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Support Local DowntownDC Businesses

March 18, 2020

Local DowntownDC businesses are in need of your support. You can shop online, purchase items from retailers who can handle orders over the phone or online, purchase gift cards, order [...]

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March 15, 2020

COVID-19 Updates for the DowntownDC Community

Like most organizations in the District of Columbia, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District is taking a series of precautionary actions to comply with the COVID-19 emergency declaration issued by Mayor […]

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March 06, 2020

K Street Transit way Open House (POSTPONED)

The K Street Transitway will redesign K Street NW from 12th Street NW to 21st Street NW adding dedicated bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and a new streetscape. Learn about […]

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March 02, 2020

Save the Date: DowntownDC Spring/Summer Events

Mark your calendars, DowntownDC is blooming into Spring! We are slowly putting away our wintery layers and replacing them with a lively lineup of Spring/Summer programming. From yoga at Freedom […]

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March 02, 2020

Downtown Day Services Center Offers Inside Look 

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) hosted a successful panel event, the Downtown Day Services Center 101: Learn. Ask. Take Action! on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The morning consisted of a […]

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March 02, 2020

Capital Book Fest Returns to DowntownDC

Capital Book Fest is back at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza! Join us in front of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for our pop-up book sale. Browse over […]

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February 06, 2020

FEATURED PRESS RELEASE: DDOT Announces Pilot Program for Bus Lane Camera at Eye and 16th Streets NW

February 4, 2020 (Washington, DC) — Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a three-month research pilot for a bus lane camera at the intersection of Eye Street NW […]

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November 15, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces 2019 Momentum Award Winners; Mayor Bowser Person of the Year

November 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Friday, Nov. 15 announced their 2019 Momentum Award winners, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DowntownDC Person of the Year, and four […]

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October 31, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC’s Inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show Receives International Achievement Award

October 30, 209 WASHINGTON, D.C. – During its 65th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Baltimore, MD, the International Downtown Association on Oct. 29 recognized the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) […]

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October 25, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: BID Unveils DowntownDC Foundation With a ‘Toast to Franklin Park’

Fri. Oct. 25, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) unveiled the DowntownDC Foundation at the “Toast to Franklin Park” event on Oct. 23, officially introducing potential supporters to […]

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PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces Pamela Nieto as Director of Marketing & Communications

October 03, 2019

Thurs. October 3, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Pamela Nieto joined the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Sept. 30 as the new director of marketing and communications. Nieto will be leading the BID’s creative efforts—including branding, communications, […]

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September 11, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID District of Fashion Showcases S/S 2020 Collections

Mon. August 26, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) presents its third District of Fashion Runway Show on Thursday, September 5. For the first-time ever, District […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Galin Brooks to Join DowntownDC BID as Director of Infrastructure

July 31, 2019

Wed. July 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Change is coming to neighboring DC business improvement districts (BIDs) with Galin Brooks, Vice President of Planning and Economic Development at the NoMa BID, […]

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July 31, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Partners With ULI to Host Advisory Panel on Sustainability in DC

Wed. July 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) July 21-26 to host an Advisory Panel to study […]

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June 04, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Summer Flicks – Can I Kick It? to Host Marvel Mania

Tues. June 4, 2019 Washington, D.C. – It’s Marvel Mania this summer as the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) once again transforms Freedom Plaza (13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW) into an […]

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May 31, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Unveils Mural at McPherson Square Metrorail Station

Fri. May 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC—The McPherson Square Metrorail Station is now home to public art thanks to an effort led by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), which commissioned […]

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02/26/2019

PRESS RELEASE: Norton Bills Pass Committee to Pave Way for Franklin Park Revitalization in D.C. and a Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission for the Nation

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Ways to Stay Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Meal Service for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants

5 Ways to #SupportLocal DowntownDC Businesses

Support Local DowntownDC Businesses

COVID-19 Updates for the DowntownDC Community

K Street Transit way Open House (POSTPONED)

Save the Date: DowntownDC Spring/Summer Events

Downtown Day Services Center Offers Inside Look

Capital Book Fest Returns to DowntownDC

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FEATURED PRESS RELEASE: DDOT Announces Pilot Program for Bus Lane Camera at Eye and 16th Streets NW

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces 2019 Momentum Award Winners; Mayor Bowser Person of the Year

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC’s Inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show Receives International Achievement Award

PRESS RELEASE: BID Unveils DowntownDC Foundation With a ‘Toast to Franklin Park’

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces Pamela Nieto as Director of Marketing & Communications

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID District of Fashion Showcases S/S 2020 Collections

PRESS RELEASE: Galin Brooks to Join DowntownDC BID as Director of Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Partners With ULI to Host Advisory Panel on Sustainability in DC

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Summer Flicks – Can I Kick It? to Host Marvel Mania

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Unveils Mural at McPherson Square Metrorail Station

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