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4 days ago · Ban Cell Phones in Schools. Heidi Carlson - June 26, 2024. It happens every day in our DC schools. Thousands of children ages six to 18 take their seats and start scrolling. In schools across... News.
East of the River Health Center is a Health Center located in Washington DC's Ward 7. To make an appointment at East of the River Health Center, call (202) 469-4699.
Venture into southeast DC and discover Anacostia, a vibrant neighborhood with a Smithsonian museum, bike paths and a rich African American history. As one of America’s most unique cities, Washington, DC seamlessly offers a full range of international, national and local cultural experiences.
Black Women Thriving East of the River. Wards 7 and 8 of Washington D.C. are communities marked by decades of neglect, marginalization and the effects of systemic racism. And they are also home to community resilience.
Sep 21, 2022 · Transit-oriented development in DC has been concentrated west of the Anacostia River. That’s about to change, with a slate of new projects pushed by tenants themselves, the DC government, and now more private investment.
Dec 13, 2023 · Currently, six Community Ambassadors (CAs), Black women living east of the river, are helping increase awareness of the Bill of Rights among their community, family, friends, peers, and networks.
Feb 23, 2022 · After WWII the neighborhood was largely forgotten and overlooked by the city and the real estate development community. But with almost two miles of riverfront frontage, and a 15-minute walk to the US Capitol complex, the neighborhood was well positioned for discovery and an intensification of uses. Change Agents.
Sep 11, 2009 · Today we’ll be exploring the communities of River East, on the other side of the river that DC sometimes forgets about: Anacostia, Congress Heights, and Barry Farm. These neighborhoods have rich histories, and are currently seeing massive new redevelopment projects.
Nov 12, 2021 · Arts. East of the River Reopens This Fall! By Phil Hutinet. November 12, 2021. Live performance at THEARC. Photo: THEARC. Anacostia Arts Center. Ward 8’s Anacostia Arts Center showcases local talent including musicians, performers and visual artists.
Feb 13, 2023 · East of the River begins with the tragic death of a young boy named Kelvin Mock, who died in a trash burn in the landfill that preceded Kenilworth Park in East Washington, DC, in the late sixties. The film focuses on the stories of residents and activists affected by the event and the landfill.
