Anacostia News

When the US Coast Guard moves into their new home along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE , DC government is anticipating an large increase in foot traffic.

Thursday Morning Commute - "All signs from my case are pointing to the fact you can be assaulted on the road" Because the railroad tracks were removed, and the underpasses are so large, I think the 11th Street Bridges project might inadvertently create a clando rail trail from Good Hope Road SE to 13th Street SE .

Col. Roy-Alan Agustin, Vice Commander, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ,a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, speaks during the JBAB Full Operational Capability ceremony held on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn here on Oct.

Imagine the usual scenario:A You're little darling is screaming in the check out aisle.A He won't let go of the magazine that he just grabbed somehow with hisA sticky hands, and, oh, he just ripped the magazine.A Wonderful.A And he NEEEEEDS that chocolate bar, and also the cough drops hanging from that clip.A You are keeping a smile pasted on your ... (more)

The Justice Department promised Thursday to be "flexible" in deciding whether public pools need to add equipment for disabled patrons to be able to get into the water - backing away from what some pool operators had feared was an invitation to a flood of lawsuits.

Ashanti will perform at Fur Nightclub this Friday, May 25, as part of a ''mega party'' for DC Black Pride.

May 21 - Clean water advocates reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a clean water permit for Washington, D.C. that will require the city to develop a plan for reducing its discharges of polluted stormwater to clean up local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.

WASHINGTON -- August 2010, Rick Wanzer remembers the month well. His son Ricardo sustained a concussion while playing football for Bishop McNamara.

The Potomac River is America's "Most Endangered River," according to environmental watchdog organization American Rivers .

WASHINGTON, D.C. - DDOT is opening the newly constructed ramp at the intersection of 11th Street and M Street, SE to traffic on Friday, May 18.

These names, perhaps unfamiliar to some, show up on an old Washington map that retired Army Col.

Following a $3.5 million renovation, the 231-unit Hillside Heights Apartments complex in Capitol Heights, MD now offers attractive and modern one- to three-bedroom apartment homes at some of the most affordable rental rates in the area.

Friday morning, more than 100 cyclists are expected to pedal their way to City Hall to celebrate two-wheel commuting with refreshments, camaraderie, and for some, a group ride into Washington, D.C. Senior Planner Elisa Vitale estimates that participation in the city's annual Bike to Work Day pit stop has tripled over seven years from about 50 to ... (more)

The Potomac River is America's "Most Endangered River" according to environmental watchdog organization, American Rivers.

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Lisa Lamb, 46, holds her one week old grandson, Lamont Lamb, while his two-year old brother, Omari Claggett and mother, Ashley Claggett, 21 enjoy the festivities at the Ninth Annual Healthy DC Mom Baby Shower in the District.

T he Atlantic has a good response to those who are complaining that CitiBike is too expensive for those who want to go on a 6 hour ride or ride around Governor's Island.

College Park commuters soon could have an alternate way to get around the city when U.S. 1 traffic is at a standstill.

Grandma Sally Kathryn Mims is coming to the Anacostia Community Museum on May 12 to present "Grandma's Cautionary Tales." If you run into conflicts because your kids won't listen to your advice about relationships and other challenges, you may find that they'll listen to Grandma.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Monday will mark the official grand opening for the Unity Health Care-Anacostia Health Center in Southeast DC.