By Alexis Neely As part of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District’s (BID) workforce development initiative, Safety/Hospitality and Maintenance ambassadors (SAMs) beginning in September now have the opportunity to take a computer training course.  A computer skills class was the number […]

Relive the night of glitz, glam and fashion by checking out the inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show photo album and video. More than 350 guests attended this New York Fashion Week inspired […]

By Alexis Neely Long-time Market Square resident and DowntownDC proponent Charles A. Docter, 86, died on July 27 and his contributions to the revitalization of downtown continue to be remembered by many.  Described by the Washington […]

By Alexis Neely The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) continues to invest in new workforce development programs for the red-and-black uniformed caretakers of DowntownDC — the Safety/Hospitality and Maintenance ambassadors (SAMs).  After an in-depth survey by the […]

The District of Columbia has announced a $1.7 million grant to build a Downtown Day Services Center to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. The center will be managed by the DowntownDC Business Improvement […]

By Alexis Neely D.C. is known for its monuments, memorials and museums, but now it’s time to be known as the District of Fashion. The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) […]

By Alexis Neely The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) hosted six interns this summer, all of whom contributed to the BID‘s mission by assisting various departments.  Three of this year’s interns were selected through the Mayor Marion […]

By Alexis Neely The BID’s signature sea of red tables and chairs continues to roll out in waves across DowntownDC!  Since their introduction in Herald Square, Franklin Park, the Federal Trade Center building and Chinatown […]