ACC 10th Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive
On November 28th, the Anacostia Coordinating Council, a community consortium formed in 1993 to support Anacostia and its surrounding neighborhoods, hosted its 10th Annual...
Ways to Give Local on Giving Tuesday
It's true that it takes a village to ignite real change. Be part of the village this Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement created...
The Players Lounge at 50
I missed the entrance to Players Lounge and drove on past the cherished southern cooking restaurant and bar in Southeast that had just started...
DC Dream Center Celebrates 5 Years
One evening late in August, a stream of people filtered in and out of the DC Dream Center at 2828 Q St. NE. Kids...
Trunk or Treat and Fall Fun Saturday
Come join the fall fun at the Second Annual Ward 8 Trunk & Treat this Saturday, October 29th, from 4 pm - 7 pm....
Meet Troy Rogers
Southeast native Troy E. Rogers, 51, has reason to smile and celebrate life. Rogers, a successful salesperson, grew up in Ward 7 and still...
Give Input on Inprovements to Parkland in Congress Heights
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input as improvements begin on a 1.25-acre park known as Parkland in Congress Heights.
On Oct....
Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum Celebrates 55 Years
With over a half a century of community-based programming under its belt, Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place SE) continues to produce vanguard...
Deanwood: A Safe, Resource-Rich Community
When I graduated from the University of Houston, I decided to make the District of Columbia home. Shortly after, I landed a position with...
Honorary Washingtonian Bethune Honored with Statue in Capitol
A statue with DC roots has been added to the National Statuary Hall inside the US Capitol. The newest installation was unveiled on July...
