If given the choice to eat healthy meals weekly or keep your water hot and running, what would you choose? Ward 8 residents weigh in on affordability concerns this election season.
Ward 8 residents know that the 2026 election is a crucial one. While focused on nationwide issues, they also hope that D.C.’s presumed next mayor can keep her promises to the city.
The Bridge District will soon begin construction for the first major hotel east of the Anacostia River. Ward 8 community leaders urge the developers, Redbrick LMD, to share community benefits in writing.
In its sixth year, Art All Night Anacostia encourages the neighborhood to practice “Good Trouble. Louder!” while amplifying its artists, businesses, and community members.
Residents and experts share concerns over the criminalization of curfew zones for youths and alternate solutions.
The 11th Street Bridge Park kicks off a go-go funky release party for its official song, “Take it to the Bridge,” at the Go-Go Museum in D.C.
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...
Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations
First of its kind, The GoGo Museum & Cafe opened its doors at a soft launch party celebrating the history and preservation of GoGo Music and culture.
Indicted D.C. council member wins big. Now what?
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.
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