Anacostia

[ an-uh-kaws-tee-uh, -kos- ]

noun

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Those concepts faded quickly, but Kratz said the community became more enthusiastic about a park to create a communal space between the Navy Yard and Anacostia neighborhoods.
D.C.’s first elevated park will link neighborhoods divided by river | Luz Lazo | August 4, 2022 | Washington Post
In August, a 2-year-old boy and his mother were apparently caught in crossfire and wounded while inside a vehicle in Anacostia.
Security guard is fatally shot in District | Peter Hermann, Martin Weil | September 22, 2021 | Washington Post
More than 70 percent of the District’s population has received at least one vaccine dose, but inoculation rates are far lower east of the Anacostia than in other neighborhoods.
D.C. reinstates indoor mask mandate as coronavirus cases rise | Julie Zauzmer, Karina Elwood | July 29, 2021 | Washington Post
To date, Donahue said, just 807 people have claimed the $51 reward for getting vaccinated at three clinics east of the Anacostia — meaning the city has spent just over $40,000 on that giveaway.
D.C. won’t bring back masks to guard against delta variant, officials say | Julie Zauzmer | July 2, 2021 | Washington Post
Finally, after a decade of fighting, the course along the Anacostia and Kingman Lake opened in 1939.
Lee Elder made history at the Masters. He made an impact in Washington. | Barry Svrluga | April 8, 2021 | Washington Post

So Obama wades back into the inequality debate today with a speech in Anacostia.
Obama and Inequality (and Clinton): A Long-Term Project | Michael Tomasky | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
“A lot of members on the council speak about assisting various areas like Anacostia but very few have ever visited,” said Gautier.
Twagger Like Us: Marion Barry’s Last Hurrah | Caitlin Dickson | April 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Upon entering his home in Anacostia, a few hours later, he dropped to the floor and expired instantly.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) | Ida Husted Harper
Vessels laden with tobacco still sailed from its wharves down the Anacostia.
A Little Girl in Old Washington | Amanda M. Douglas
To the southeast, on the Anacostia River, was the navy yard, active enough now.
A Little Girl in Old Washington | Amanda M. Douglas
The Anacostia River, at its mouth, is almost the same width and fully as deep.
Peculiarities of American Cities | Willard Glazier

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