This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention

As billion-dollar developments shape the Anacostia waterfront, Seafarers Yacht Club, the oldest black boating club in the country, anchors its legacy in resiliency, partnership and protection from its historic...

Ellen Tannor

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ANC community grants: An underpublicized feature not uniformly offered

Even after 50 years of home rule, some D.C. residents are still learning about the role of advisory neighborhood commissions. The use and administration of ANC community grants in particular is not well publicized and...

Terrance Williams

October 7, 2025

National Guard wants to help; ANCs not so sure

Guard troops are shifting their focus from crime, and as their deployment is extended, they are looking for beautification projects to work on. Residents and D.C. leaders are wondering if collaboration legitimizes...

Ellen Tannor

September 23, 2025

Councilmember Trayon White faces bribery charges amid community support.

The FBI recently arrested Washington D.C. councilmember Trayon White for taking money and other gifts to pressure District agencies to award contracts to businesses that provide violence interruption programs.

Todd St Hill

October 22, 2024

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