🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Next week, DGS is hosting a virtual meeting about proactive environmental safety testing and remediation activity at District public buildings. Come learn more about the legislation and our testing and remediation process. Register: bit.ly/DGSEnvironment…

UPDATE: Spray parks will be open for Juneteenth. 🌊 To help residents beat the heat tomorrow, DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens's spray parks and select rec centers will remain open from 10AM-5PM. 📍Find your nearest park: dpr.dc.gov/sprayparks ☀️Learn more: tinyurl.com/SprayparksJune…

Juneteenth marks when the last enslaved people were freed in the US—years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today and every day, we honor those who paved the way and we carry their legacy forward. And together, we keep pushing.

🔥 Juneteenth heat is ⬆️ — come 💦 & 🆒 down w/ DPR! Mayor Bowser activated a Heat Alert for today, June 19 🌡️💧 🕙 10AM–5PM: 🏖️ Spray Parks open citywide 🏀 Rec centers open in Wards 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 🔗DPRsplash.splashthat.com #JuneteenthDC #StayCoolDC #HeatAlertDC

Takoma is on and splashing! 💦 DPRsplash.splashthat.com for spray park updates in real time.

Benning Stoddert is on and splashing! 💦 DPRsplash.splashthat.com for spray park updates in real time.

Summer starts tomorrow. ☀️ From family fun and citywide events to heat safety tips—we've got everything you need to have a great summer at summer.dc.gov. Together, let's make it a safe, fun summer.

#PeopleBehindProjects— Go behind the scenes with Director Hunter at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena in #Ward7!⛸️ With locker rooms, dasher boards, bleachers, & a scoreboard installed, the Fort DuPont Ice Arena continues to be on track for the grand opening! #DGSBuilds #Construction

ICYMI: We broke ground on a new addition at Barnard Elementary. 🏫 When we invest in our school buildings, we're investing in our students and educators—that's why we're committing $2B for 30 more school modernizations in FY26. Together, let's keep building a brighter future.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Washington DC, Arlington VA and Alexandria VA until 4:45 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

6/19: NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for DC. If you encounter flooded roads, remember to turn around, don’t drown! Follow AlertDC and NWS Baltimore-Washington for updates.

[AlertDC] The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the District of Columbia until 4:45PM. HAZARD: 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure

6/19 (7:06 p.m): Downed trees impacting a building, blocking a road, or on a vehicle? Call 311.  For all other downed trees, please use DC’s 311 portal: 311.dc.gov. Call 911 for emergencies only.

Happy first day of summer, DC! ☀️ From the nation’s #1 park system to spray parks and pools in every ward, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during the summer months. Together, let's make it a safe and fun summer in the best city in the world.

🕕 Why is my trash being picked up so early? DPW crews are starting routes at 6 AM (5:30 AM on extreme heat days) to avoid dangerous temps. Help us help you—place bins out the night before!

☀️It’s the first day of Summer! Beat the heat by jumping into one of our many DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens outdoor pools. Stay cool by heading to a splashpad/spray park!💦 Check out real-time updates on closures & issues at DPRsplash.splashthat.com. #JumpInDC #PoolReadiness #DGSMaintainsDC

🚧 Big things are happening at Barnard Elementary! On June 13, we broke ground on a $22M, 21,000 sq ft addition that will bring new classrooms, special education spaces, a green roof, and more to #Ward4. 🌱🏫 Read the full press release: shorturl.at/e3Pa9

A lengthy period of above normal temperatures are expected into much of next week. Daily records are possible, particularly on Mon & Tue. Little to no relief is anticipated at night with lows in the mid 70s to near 80. Check out some heat safety info at: weather.gov/safety/heat

It's a beautiful weekend in the best city in the world. ☀️ No matter what exciting activities you have planned, be sure to look out for yourself and others to stay safe in the expected heat: 🥤Stay hydrated 🩳Wear light clothing 🆒Seek shade in cool spaces

Outdoor pool season is officially here.🥽💦 Tell your friends, grab your goggles, and head to your nearest DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens location—it's the perfect way to cool off, meet new neighbors, & stay active all summer long. Have fun, make a splash, and stay safe, DC.