No More Graves: DC Nonprofit Takes Their Motto Seriously
After seeing countless children lose their lives to senseless violence in his southeast community, Ira “Spanky” Mathis had seen enough and decided that he...
Deanwood Day Returns May 21
It has been 5 Years in the making. The Deanwood Citizen's Association (DCA) is bringing Deanwood Day back this year!
Join the 2022 Deanwood Day...
Much Accomplished, But Much More to Do
As we approach Earth Day 2022, I pause to reflect upon our work over the past five or six years at the DC Department...
Meet Ahmad Queenan
Children sometimes catch the acting bug at an early age while others find their passion rooted in sports or music. Ahmad Queenan was a...
Buzzard Point – What Can We Expect?
Buzzard Point, the area on the west side of the Anacostia River below the new Frederick Douglas South Capitol Street Bridge, is undergoing massive...
Meet The Owners of Legacy Hair Salon
Regina Deans has seen and accomplished much in the cosmetology field. She and the two co-owners of Legacy Hair Salon have a combined 55...
Our River: The Anacostia
When one asks about the recovery of the Anacostia River, “Who in DC is in charge?”, the answer comes back, “Tommy Wells”. That is...
Celebrate Black History Month With #BlackOwned
#BlackOwned is an annual series curated by the Anacostia Art Center (1231 Good Hope Rd. SE) to highlight and celebrate the diversity of the...
Shango Kwame: Independent and Free-Spirited
Ward 7’s Shango Kwame has not donned a shirt in at least 15 years. Easily recognized in Wards 7 and 8, he is the...
Pannell: Focus on Neighborhoods to Move Forward
The redistricting of the wards is complete. The demographic and statistical profile of Ward 8 has changed dramatically. Its boundaries now include the Navy...
