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 […]
Skyland Workforce Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting
,Skyland Workforce Center
Skyland Workforce Center celebrated its 10th anniversary and “Homecoming” on Oct. 3, marking its move to a new location at Skyland Town Center. Nearly 100 people, including former DC Mayor […]
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, […]
Skyland Workforce Center Hiring Fair Leads to New Jobs at IHOP
,Skyland Workforce Center
A new IHOP opened at the Shops at Park Village, and with help from the Skyland Workforce Center, several individuals have new jobs there. The Workforce Center sponsored a hiring […]
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 […]
THEARC’s 2024 Spring Fling a Big Success
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More than 500 people – the majority of them under age 18 – showed up for Spring Fling at THEARC, the annual spring festival sponsored by Building Bridges Across the […]
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