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The first dog park east of the Anacostia is slated for the intersection of Texas Avenue and C Street in Southeast. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

D.C.’s Ward 7 Set to Open First Dog Park East of the Anacostia River

by James Wright Jr. July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Washington Gas Revitalizes Customer Experience with New Service Center

by WI Web Staff July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Young people and Roving Leaders staff from the DC Department of Parks and Recreation engage in a water fight #SummerVibes at Langdon Park in Northeast as temperatures soared past 90 degrees. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Residents Work to Stay Cool During Heat Wave

by James Wright Jr. July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Solitary confinement is legal at the D.C. Jail. (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Council Considers Bill Banning Solitary Confinement in City Jails

by James Wright Jr. July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

**FILE** Children's National Hospital in D.C. (Courtesy of childrensnational.org)

Children’s National Hospital Starts Violence Intervention Program for Youths

by WI Web Staff July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Sharon Lewis Tapped as Interim D.C. Health Director

by WI Web Staff July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

A recent job fair at American University (Courtesy of AU)

D.C. Government to Hold Job Fair on Aug. 11-12, Will Make On-the-Spot Hires

by Jamila Bey July 26, 2022July 26, 2022

**FILE** Courtesy of openstreets.dc.gov

Taste of Ward 7 Event Returning to D.C.

by WI Web Staff July 26, 2022July 26, 2022

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Candace Dane Chambers/The Washington Informer)

Bowser OKs Pay Raises, Bonuses for Thousands of D.C. Government Workers

by WI Web Staff July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

**FILE** Courtesy of anacostiabid.org

Bowser Admin Gives $4M Grant for Anacostia Arts and Culture District

by James Wright Jr. July 22, 2022July 22, 2022