The District celebrated the reopening of the renovated Fort Dupont Ice Arena in Ward 7, unveiling a modernized skating venue that expands community access and youth programming. City leaders highlighted the facility’s upgraded features and new grants that will support year round skating and hockey opportunities for residents.
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Despite new stores, east-of-the-river residents face limited food access
Despite modest growth in grocery stores across Washington, D.C., residents east of the Anacostia River continue to face limited access to fresh and affordable food. A new report from D.C. Hunger Solutions highlights stark disparities, noting that wealthier wards have more than a dozen stores while Wards 7 and 8 have just three and four, respectively.
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Kingman Park residents meet to discuss community issues, including demolition of RFK Stadium
The newly elected board for Friends of Kingman Park (FOKP), a Ward 7 committee, held its first community meeting on Jan. 16 to discuss community issues and the future of RFK Stadium. Residents expressed concerns about the demolition process, air quality, traffic, and other environmental hazards, and advocated for a more informed community response.
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DOT announces reopening of D.C. bridge after 2021 collapse
The District Department of Transportation has re-opened the Lane Place Pedestrian Bridge in Ward 7, which had been closed since a truck crashed into it in 2021, using $17 million in federal emergency funds to replace the bridge and ensure safe transportation options for all residents.
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New pedestrian bridge now open in Ward 7
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the grand opening of the new Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge, which is expected to connect thousands of residents annually and improve pedestrian safety and community connectivity in Ward 7.
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D.C. Mayor Bowser unveils final phase of Skyland Town Center transformation
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the final phase of a three-part transformation for the Skyland Town Center, bringing 126 townhomes, 75 affordable housing units for seniors, 10,000 square feet for retail, a public square and a plaza to Ward 7.
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Meet Villareal Johnson, the D.C. Council candidate looking to amplify community voices in Ward 7
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Villareal “VJ” Johnson plans to keep community voices at the forefront if elected to the D.C. council member for Ward 7. Johnson is a D.C. native who found his way to community service and hasn’t stopped since. Johnson has been engaging in Ward 7 for about 20 years. “I have […]
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Wendell Felder expands campaign for Ward 7 council seat
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO As a fourth-generation Washingtonian and local community servant, Wendell Felder, who currently serves as chair for the Ward 7 Democrats and director of regional and local affairs at Howard University knows about making change. Now, he’s campaigning for the Ward 7 council seat. Felder has centered his campaign around […]
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Veda Rasheed announces council bid for Ward 7 in D.C.
By Re’Jon JonesSpecial to the AFRO Veda Rasheed is vying to be a council member for Ward 7 with hopes of reshaping the political landscape. Raised in the heart of the community in the River Terrace neighborhood, she shared with the AFRO her commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the residents. “I am running […]
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Ebony Payne enters Ward 7 Council race
By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO Ebony Payne is the current Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) for 7D05, she is a native Washingtonian and has lived in the Kingman Park neighborhood with her family for over twenty years and currently represents the River Terrace neighborhood. Payne’s goals as she is running for Ward 7 seat include […]