A Love Letter to Southeast DC
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“I am originally from New England, and then spent some time living in Egypt before moving to Washington, DC nearly 14 years ago. I love DC. DC is my home. […]
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Joining the 11th Street Bridge Park: My Journey and Aspirations as Administrative & Engagement Assistant
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My name is Natasha Kalitsi and I am joining the 11th Street Bridge Park team as theirAdministrative & Engagement Assistant. I have worked in the nonprofit sector for over two […]
2025 – A Promising Year
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As we wrap up 2024 (see my blog post here summing up the last 12 months!) I’m looking forward to the new year with great anticipation. Some of the highlights […]
Looking Back, Looking Forward
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What a year it has been full of ups, downs and occasionally moving sideways…. 2024 has seen the completion of our capital campaign to fund the 11th Street Bridge Park’s […]
Let’s Go Down to the River to Play
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I join a group of pedestrians on a tour of the 11th Street Bridge Park site. As we weave our way through rush hour traffic to the Anacostia waterfront, dodging […]
Pathways to a More Equitable Neighborhood
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin once boasted some of the most prosperous African American neighborhoods in the country. Black residents held jobs at A.O. Smith, Master Lock and Schlitz Brewing working as assembly […]
Oramenta Newsome Fellowship
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The Oramenta Newsome Fellowship allowed me to understand and contribute to the various layers and methods of community development. I first learned about the significance of collaboration in this field, […]
June 2024 Workout Series!
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Anacostia Park plays a significant role in providing a safe space for the people of DC and beyond to come together and engage in exercise, swimming, walking, running, fishing, and […]
2024 Anacostia Heroes!
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The Anacostia River Festival (a collaboration between the 11th Street Bridge Park, National Park Service and National Cherry Blossom) celebrates the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park and the communities that line […]
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