Today is the first day of Eat250 in Washington, DC.
For the next two weeks, we're celebrating the history and culture of food in our nation's capital with $25 and $50 specials at hundreds of restaurants.
Celebrate and support local: Eat250.com/explore-restau…
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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development. Leading Mayor Bowser’s Growth Agenda; investing in residents & businesses across #All8Wards.
- DMPED repostedToday, we welcomed 10 Beverly Pepper sculptures to the expanded New York Avenue Sculpture Corridor. This outdoor gallery is a great contribution to our culture, our economy, and our world-class art scene—and it's yet another great reason to visit Downtown DC.
- DMPED repostedBehind the scenes: FIFA World Cup watch party is getting set up at Franklin Park. Invite your friends, rely on Metro, and let’s get ready for night one's matchup: 🇺🇸USA v 🇵🇾Paraguay Register: tinyurl.com/DCUnitedFIFARe…
- Deadline Approaching! Applications for the Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant close tomorrow, Friday, June 12 at 4 pm. Apply now at obviouslydc.com.
- Attention Chinatown business owners! Help preserve the rich culture and legacy of our Chinatown community by applying for Mayor Bowser’s Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant — closing on June 22. If you’re looking to learn more, join Kavya Balaji, DMPED program manager, for an
00:00 - International companies are choosing DC! DMPED is seeking a Program Operator for the Global Soft Landing initiative to help global firms establish and grow in the District. Interested in supporting international business? Learn more: dmped.dc.gov/node/1830246
- Attention DC restaurant and retail business owners! The deadline to apply for the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant is tonight at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss your chance to secure up to $50,000 in funding to help stabilize and grow your business. Apply now:
- DMPED repostedExciting upcoming moments at Audi Field in the Sports Capital: 6/13: UFL United Bowl 11/21: NWSL Championship Moments like these energize our fans, bring pride to our city, and attract visitors that support our local economy.
- Promises made, promises kept! Yesterday we celebrated the groundbreaking of Hillsdale Flats, the third phase of the Barry Farm–Hillsdale redevelopment. This groundbreaking symbolizes Mayor Bowser’s continued commitment to Ward 8 and the Barry Farm–Hillsdale community — investing
- DMPED repostedLast year, 1M+ visitors came to Washington, DC to celebrate World Pride. This year, we're thrilled to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community once again. Walk with us in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20 at 3PM. We'll kick it off at 14th and U.
00:00 - DMPED repostedToday, DCHA, @DMPEDDC, nonprofit developer @POAHCommunities and Barry Farm community members celebrated the groundbreaking of Hillsdale Flats Phase I. Read more details in the press release: ow.ly/XLhM50Z7kvm
























