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Nov 12, 2021

Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: In-Person Learning

“I’m not sure if I’m doing the right thing as a parent by allowing them to stay in the school.”

May 20, 2021

Voices of Wards 7 And 8: Staying Resilient

“As long as I continue to be a good person and have a good heart, then God will handle everything else for me, so that’s pretty much how I look at things.”

May 20, 2021

More Solar Panels Coming To Southeast D.C. Homes

The DC Green Bank plans to continue installing panels in wards 7 and 8.

May 12, 2021

A 12-Bed Women’s Housing Facility Is Opening In Northeast Next Month

It’s Thrive DC’s second facility to open this year.

May 05, 2021

Beloved Skating Rink In Temple Hills Remains Open After Fighting Against Permanent Closure

The landlord “realized it’s a pillar of the community,” says Lashon Andrews, who’s managed the rink for the past three years.

May 03, 2021

Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: Violence In The Community

“It’s normal to me for real. That’s all I got say about that. A perfect neighborhood to me looks like townhouses, beautiful grass, everyone looking after each other, stuff like that.”

Apr 30, 2021

Residents In Ward 8 Concerned About Long-Standing Mail Delivery Issues

Southeast residents elevated their concerns about inconsistent mail service to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) and D.C.’s postmaster. Meanwhile Northeast residents get their first mail delivery in a month.

Apr 29, 2021

D.C. Mothers Facing Housing Insecurity Worry About What Happens When The Eviction Moratorium Ends

“My mother is currently homeless. If we’re evicted [and] homeless, my daughter will be the third generation to experience homelessness, and I don’t want that to happen,” says Jessica Crawford, 30.

Apr 23, 2021

Here’s The Proposed Route For The New Circulator In Ward 7

It’s set to launch in 2023.

Apr 07, 2021

‘It’s A Lot’: How D.C. Creatives Are Mastering The Art Of Motherhood

These five D.C. artists balance Zoom school, masked cheer competitions, PB&Js, and naptime, all while managing clients and new creative projects.

 
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