June is Black Music Month, a dedicated time to celebrate the contributions of Black artists in genres all from Hip-Hop to Go-Go and everything in between. On this first day of #blackmusicmonth - we want to know the first album you spent your own money to buy!   Comment below!

ALERT: AIR QUALITY CODE RED (1/3)- Today's air quality will be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens. Avoid outdoor activities wherever possible.

Join us for a pre-show artist chat at 6:45 in the lobby of the Greenberg Theatre before the final performance of SLAM! A Festival of Ballets. Get tickets to the Sunday performance though the link in our bio! PC: Tanya Green #dcdance #dcarts #dcevents #supportthearts

ORE has a reminder that all MSS employees are required to enroll in the Advancing Racial Equity Training! Registration is available through Peoplesoft (AE 204)! #DCRacialEquity

Please call 311 if you have any questions or concerns about the air quality alert in the District. Please do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an emergency.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality in the Washington, DC area and the northeast US. This problem is likely to continue or worsen through Friday. We urge residents and visitors to follow precautions related to the “Code Red” air quality alert.

A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for DC today, June 7, and tomorrow, June 8. During a code red alert, the air quality is unhealthy. Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions and visit airnow.gov for the latest information.

A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for DC today, June 8. During a Code Purple alert, the air quality is very unhealthy. Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions and visit airnow.gov for the latest air quality data. 1/2

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Monday, June 26 at 1PM and will remain activated until conditions improve. Please stay cool and check on seniors and neighbors. If you see someone in need contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 for an immediate safety risk

We're excited to partner with the U.S. Air Force Band for the Fourth of July in the District Concert on Pennsylvania Ave. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate July 4th than with a spectacular concert that showcases local DC artists right in the heart of our downtown.

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Wednesday, July 5 at 10AM. Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📷911 for an immediate safety risk

A Hot Weather Emergency has been activated for Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8. Heat indexes are expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for the next four consecutive days.

A Heat Emergency was activated on Saturday, July 15 at 10AM. Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 for an immediate safety risk

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Tuesday, July 18 at 2PM. Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 for an immediate safety risk

The 38th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards nomination rounds are open, and we want to hear from you! Visit dcmayorsartsawards.com and nominate the creative individuals who deserve recognition for their amazing contributions to the District's creativity. #DCsComeback #202creates

The Top 3 DC Creatives with the MOST NOMINATIONS, by category, advance to the VOTING ROUND which begins on August 28th. Winners will be announced on September 28th.

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Saturday, August 12 at 12PM. Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📷911 for an immediate safety risk

8/14 (4:17PM) 🌧 DC is under a Flash Flood Warning until 8pm tonight. ⚠️ If commuting home, take it slow 🚫 NEVER walk, drive, or bike through flooded road 📲 Stay weather aware w/ alerts: alert.dc.gov #ReadyDC #DCWx

There’s still time to #JumpIn to your neighborhood pool before summer ends! Outdoor pools have been closing in 🌊 since August 6th, 2023. Find an open pool near you - 🔗 in bio for the full closure schedule

Join us at noon. We’ll share our work building a culture of wellness in the schools to support students and their families, teachers and all staff.