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From left: WAMU program host Kojo Nnamdi moderated a panel about creating an Anacostia Arts and Culture District. On the platform were Kristina Noell, executive director of the Anacostia BID; Cora Masters Barry, community arts advocate and a commissioner on the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; Jay Sun, a filmmaker, musician, and member of the Valley Place Arts Collaborative; and Mēlani N. Douglass, conceptual artist and founder of the Family Arts Museum. The event was held recently at THEARC in Southeast, D.C. (Courtesy of Meghaen Anderson/WAMU)

It’s Wait and See On Developing an Arts District in Anacostia

by Brenda C. Siler March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

WAMU host Kojo Nnamdi moderated a panel of community, business and arts leaders to discuss these issues before a packed audience.

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Admin Unveils Arts and Culture District in Ward 8

by WI Web Staff February 23, 2023February 24, 2023

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser delivers remarks during the opening of the Cedar Hill Urgent Care Center in Southeast on Oct. 7. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Lands First Urgent Care Center

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 12, 2022November 30, 2023

ACC Boat Ride Headlines D.C.’s Political VIPs

by James Wright Jr. October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Ronald L. Williams shows off his crabbing efforts on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. (Courtesy photo)

New Seafood Eatery on Track for Historic Anacostia

by James Wright Jr. September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

Members of the Gamma Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. of Hampton University stand behind trash they helped pick up in Ward 8. (James Wright/The Washington Informer)

Trash Pickup Drive Takes Place in Anacostia, Fairlawn Areas

by James Wright Jr. December 1, 2021

Anacostia Arts Center (Courtesy of anacostiaartscenter.com)

Celebrating D.C. Art

by Natalie C. Hockaday November 3, 2021January 12, 2022

Bridging the Gap in a Developing Anacostia Community

by Sam P.K. Collins August 18, 2021December 21, 2021

Anacostia Leaders Express Excitement Over Secret Garden Acquisition

by James Wright Jr. February 17, 2021December 21, 2021

Baristas and staffers welcome customers to the new Starbucks in the Anacostia neighborhood of southeast D.C. (John Muller/Special to The Informer)

Community, Local Business

Community, Mayor Welcome Starbucks in Historic Anacostia

by WI Guest Author May 24, 2020December 21, 2021