FRESHFARM ACM knows that food insecurity is on the rise, especially in D.C. It wants historic Anacostia residents to know what resources are available to them, even outside of FRESHFARM’s services.
A recent political decision has made access to medical care increasingly more difficult for the Southeast D.C. community.
The books' topics range from toxic masculinity to grief. The authors said they hope their books inspire younger children.
The museum is hopeful the renovations will help carry its mission to serve the community in telling stories of everyday people who have shaped the city’s history.
The two were taken to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Both are in stable condition, a police spokeswoman said.
As 150,000 residents in Wards 7 and 8 continue to share one hospital, telehealth could provide access to much-needed care in other parts of the city.
Community members emphasize the importance of government funding for families 'East of the River' in the areas of housing, education and violence prevention
The D.C. Council is considering imposing an excise tax on soda and sugary drinks that could raise the price of a two-liter Coke by $1. But residents in Anacostia say the current price of a soda is already too high.
In schools across the city, the success of students increases when there is support for their families and their community.
KIPP DC, a network of pre-K through 12 charter schools, wants to convert the former Ferebee-Hope building into its eighth site.
The decision to move forward on a delayed action project backed by the city that will clean the bottom of the Anacostia River will be made before the year is over A project to clean harmful chemicals that have plagued...
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