Ward 8 residents languish as food insecurity plagues east of the Anacostia River

Ward 8 stakeholders lament the lack of grocery stores and the city’s inaction, citing those as key reasons why food insecurity hasn’t let up east of the river. A rumor that the region’s sole grocery store east...

Danny Nguyen

6 days ago

Ward 8

GW partners to improve healthcare access in Southeast DC

Residents east of the Anacostia river will have access to a wide array of health services provided by George Washington based physicians in 2024 at the new St. Elizabeth’s East hospital. Community outreach will play an...

Megan Ruggles

November 2, 2021

After heated campaign, man once tied to white supremacy loses Ward 8 ANC race

Advocates were happy that Ward 8 residents decided on a Black Washingtonian instead. Robin McKinney won 50% of the vote.

Lola Fadulu

November 5, 2020

Year-long delays continue on Ward 8 grocery store

Good Food Markets aims to bring grocery stores to low income neighborhoods, but has faced obstacles both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lola Fadulu

October 27, 2020

Amid pandemic, families in Ward 7 and Ward 8 welcome new resource centers

The city offers a wide range of resources for families, and “family success” centers aim to help residents navigate them better.

Lola Fadulu

October 13, 2020

picture of Howard University Hospital sign

D.C. moves forward with two new hospitals, but how will they affect health access?

George Washington University and Howard University will both open new hospitals in the next six years, which the city government says will improve health-care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable residents.

Anna Brugmann

October 6, 2020

Southeast Washington to receive new medical clinic

Bread for the City will offer medical, dental and vision care services east of the Anacostia River for the first time in its history.

Lola Fadulu

September 29, 2020

Funding for resources and local youth programs a priority for Ward 8

Community members emphasize the importance of government funding for families 'East of the River' in the areas of housing, education and violence prevention

Kristen Johnson

October 29, 2019

Ward 8 residents languish as food insecurity plagues east of the Anacostia River

Ward 8

GW partners to improve healthcare access in Southeast DC

After heated campaign, man once tied to white supremacy loses Ward 8 ANC race

Year-long delays continue on Ward 8 grocery store

Amid pandemic, families in Ward 7 and Ward 8 welcome new resource centers

D.C. moves forward with two new hospitals, but how will they affect health access?

Southeast Washington to receive new medical clinic

Funding for resources and local youth programs a priority for Ward 8

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