Posts tagged Ward 7
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For Ward 7 Council: Tom Brown
Many new projects have improved Ward 7 in recent years, but much remains to be done. Councilmember Yvette Alexander has had little to do with Ward 7’s successes and done little about its challenges. Residents of Ward 7 have looked hard for a replacement, and we support Tom Brown in the Democratic primary on April 3. Brown stands on a solid record of accomplishments in… Keep reading…
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Ideas rule the roost at the Ward 7 transportation summit
Sometimes it’s the little things that need the most attention. At last Saturday’s Ward 7 transportation summit, residents offered many productive ideas. One recurring theme was to pay more attention to the low-hanging fruit, small projects that could make a big impact. The summit, planned and organized by Ward 7 residents Veronica Davis, Neha Bhatt, Kelsi Bracmort,… Keep reading…
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Pepco Benning Road site is perfect for the NFL or FBI
The FBI is looking to move its headquarters, and some DC leaders are trying to woo the Redskins back to the District. The soon-to-be-shuttered Pepco power plant would make an ideal site for either one. Keep reading…
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Little-known Kenilworth-Parkside is neighborhood to watch
A typical DC resident may never have heard of the Kenilworth-Parkside neighborhood in Ward 7, but the federal government definitely has. It’s betting that an $800,000 investment in a local placemaking initiative can put this small Northeast neighborhood back on the map. In 2010, Kenilworth-Parkside received $500,000 as one of the Department of Education’s… Keep reading…
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Field for Ward 7 council race is set. Who will survive?
Ward 7 is shaping up to be a unique DC Council race this year. Unlike the other ward races, there are candidates other than Democrats in the running. Many believe this could actually make general election competitive, instead of the primary election being the only race that matters. Incumbent Councilmember Yvette Alexander is running for a second full term, after being elected… Keep reading…