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DSLBD retweeted
Attn: The following Road Closures are in place due to the gas leak at 436 11th St NW -- No vehicular or pedestrian traffic until further notice
⛔️500 thru 400 Blocks of 11th St NW (NTS)
⛔️1100 Blocks of E St NW (NTE)
🚗Seek alternate route or follow MPD directions
DSLBD retweeted
Thank you to the @SmallBizDC for hosting the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center's Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic yesterday.
We're grateful to our volunteer attorneys and intake volunteers who dedicated their time to help 29 #smallbusiness owners get answers to legal questions.
DSLBD retweeted
Before the OPEN sign comes the C of O. 🔑🏢
Our next DOB HUB Workshop breaks down the Certificate of Occupancy process — from plan review to inspections — with DOB experts there to help.
📆 Thursday, October 15 | 10AM - 12PM
⏰ Register by Tuesday, October 13
🔗 Learn more and RSVP: s.dc.gov/DOBHUB
DSLBD retweeted
This event is for local entrepreneurs in Washington, DC.
Get connected with new opportunities, resources, and fellow business owners. There will be panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one consultations, and more.
Register: dslbd.dc.gov/districtconnect
DSLBD retweeted
It's going to be a weekend packed with events in Washington, DC—including one of our city's most popular annual events, H Street Festival.
As you make your plans, we encourage you to use Metro, support local businesses, and enjoy the final weekend before fall officially begins.
DSLBD retweeted
Past, present, and future of RFK Stadium in Washington, DC.
Can’t wait to welcome the Washington Commanders home in 2030.
DSLBD retweeted
Recovery efforts from last night’s storm are ongoing & we're coordinating w/ @DDOTDC, @DCDPW, @DCDGS, @311DCgov,
@PepcoConnect & others.
If you've previously reported a downed tree to 311, pls avoid making a 2nd report. District crews are working hard to address all reports!
DSLBD retweeted
Art All Night is a one-of-a-kind, uniquely DC celebration.
And it's almost here!
Plan your route for Friday, Sept 11-Saturday, Sept 12 and let's come together to celebrate our city's talent and creativity throughout all eight wards.
🔗dcartallnight.org
DSLBD retweeted
It's a great day in Washington, DC! Summer Restaurant Week starts today.
Let's show up and support our world-class restaurants all throughout our city.
DSLBD retweeted
Own a DC restaurant? 🍽️
Learn how to participate in Dine All Night 2026 during our virtual info session.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4th
⏰ 1–2 PM
RSVP: bit.ly/DineAllNightInfo
#DineAllNightDC #ArtAllNightDC
DSLBD retweeted
DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 AM. Temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter.
Limit time outside if possible. Drink lots of water and look out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, like dizziness and nausea. Check on neighbors and pets.
Call 9-1-1 if you or a neighbor need help.
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
DSLBD retweeted
New today: We released our draft RFK Campus Master Plan.
Including:
+5,000-6,500 housing units, at least 30% affordable
+30,000 construction jobs, 2,000 permanent
+$24.2B total economic output
+$5.1B in tax revenue
Full plan & public feedback form: OurRFK.dc.gov
DSLBD retweeted
“When you come to Mamma Tee’s Kitchen, we want you to feel like you just entered Grandma’s kitchen.”
Episode 5: Ward 4
DSLBD retweeted
A heat dome is forecast to bring triple-digit temperatures to the District from July 1-4.
📍 Know your nearest cooling center
📱 Sign up for @AlertDC
👵 Check in on neighbors and loved ones
🐾 Don't forget pets: pavement gets dangerously hot fast
💧Drink lots of water, even if you're not thirsty
Visit heat.dc.gov for more heat safety tips.
#dcwx
DSLBD retweeted
DC is home to a community of entrepreneurs defined by grit and creativity.
Throughout Mayor Bowser’s administration, we’ve been proud to invest in the hopes and dreams of entrepreneurs and the communities they
serve.
#TheRealDC
DSLBD retweeted
DC is under a Heat Alert today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. Temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅Drinking water and staying hydrated
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
DSLBD retweeted
As part of National #SmallBusinessWeek and #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, DOB has launched Helping Uplift Businesses (HUB) to help DC entrepreneurs successfully navigate the rules for establishing and maintaining a commercial property. Top things to know about the HUB:
✅ Welcomes all small businesses, especially restaurants and retailers of less than 7,500 sq. ft.
✅ Provides guidance on certificate of occupancy (C of O) and other hard to navigate rules.
✅ Is holding a workshop on May 27, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, focusing on C of Os.
Important Links:
🖥️ Read our press release: dob.dc.gov/release/dc-depart…
🖥️ Register for May 27 workshop: forms.office.com/g/x2j3kARsR…
🖥️ Learn more about the HUB: dob.dc.gov/hub
DSLBD retweeted
#ICYMI— The Made in DC Curator & Retail Innovation Grant is NOW OPEN! 🎉
Up to $25K is available for eligible retail pop-up curators to support MiDC-certified businesses💰
Questions? Join us for a Q/A session tomorrow, 4/22 at 11:00 AM 📌
Register now➡️ tr.ee/keTxqN
Calling all DC makers!
Apply for the FY26 Made in DC Retail Innovation Grant to create pop-up retail spaces for DC makers—especially those without storefronts.
💰 Up to $25k in funding available
🗓 Deadline: May 13th at 2PM
Learn more: dslbd.dc.gov/midcretailgrant
DSLBD retweeted
The @georgetownmain reflects the impact we are building across all 8 wards.
Main Streets are a proven model for supporting small businesses, and when we invest in our neighborhood businesses, we are investing in a stronger, more connected #DC.
@SmallBizDC
georgetowner.com/articles/20… – at Washington, DC
