Tag: Ward 7
Willie Mae Young: Ward 7 Resident Turns 100
Willie Mae Young, a deep-rooted Ward 7 resident, celebrated her 100th birthday on June 24, 2023.
The centenarian recently relaxed in her living room in...
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...
Election of ANC Commissioners on November Ballot
In the Nov. 8th General Election, DC residents will have the opportunity to elect the ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission) representative in their district. The...
First DC Lidl Open at Skyland Town Center
“I don’t know if we ever thought that this was going to happen,” said Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray at the ribbon-cutting for the...
The Changing Landscape of Health Care in Wards 7 and 8
This is the story of a new hospital and the way it could impact care east of the river.
For years, the health landscape in...
Opioid Awareness Program and Candlelight Vigil August 31
On Wednesday, August 31 there will be an Opioid Awareness Day Program and Candlelight Vigil at THEARC's Blackbox Theatre (1901 Mississippi Ave. SE). The...
DC Dream Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Celebrate the day the dream came true!
The DC Dream Center (DCDC, 2826 Q St SE.) is holding a block party on Saturday, August 27th...
Second Annual Taste of Ward 7 Starts Friday
The second annual Taste of Ward 7 to be held as a two-day event from July 29 to July 30th.
The event will take place...
Meeting Saturday Will Take Another Look at Ward 7 Redistricting
The DC Council Subcommittee is going to take a look at redistricting in Ward 7 one more time.
In a somewhat unusual move, the DC...
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...
