Kingman Park Kaleidoscope

Yep. It’s exactly what West of the River communities were concerned about: people with far proximity approving anything and everything to get a few dollars for themselves, cloaked by a CBA that won’t even benefit adjacent residents. Ward 7 has become grift central, a scammer’s paradise.

It’s far from a sealed deal but still very troubling: “New Casino Development Proposed for Reservation 13”.
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Emails to the editor: From Takoma Park to Commanders streetcar In this edition of emails to the editor, GGWash readers write in with thoughts about Takoma Park, Reston, cemeteries, bus shelters, and the Commanders stadium.

“…Bring the streetcar line back in a loop along East Capital Avenue across the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge” - Kingman Park neighbor Pat Bahn in his Letter to the Editor’ of GGWash.

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Urgent Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Reyna Pinkard in Northeast DC; Police Seek Public's Assistance DC Police issued an appeal for missing 12-year-old Reyna Pinkard, last seen on November 20, 2025, on Benning Road. The public is urged to contact police with information.

Police conduct urgent search for 12-yo Reyna Pinkard, who was last seen on the 1600 block of Benning Road NE.
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Promotional image for a free screening at the MLK Library featuring the documentary "The Librarians." The event is set for Wednesday, December 3, at 6 PM. The graphic includes silhouettes of three individuals and images of books with one titled "1984" by George Orwell. Logos of DC Public Library are visible.

📚 The Librarians Documentary

🗓️ Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6 PM
📍 MLK Library

Called “gripping” by The New York Times, this award-winning film follows librarians on the front lines defending the freedom to read. Registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/3JYSJ3s

Rosedale Thanksgiving happening TODAY until 6pm 🦃 Stop by to collect holidays meals or volunteer for the festivities.

TONIGHT 7pm

When we say biking on DC streets should be for all ages and abilities l, we mean it!

That's why Hill Family Biking hosts Littles rides twice a year giving kids as young as 2 the opportunity to ride bikes (pedals or not) on the street.

Our next is THIS SATURDAY
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Reps from the Commanders will be in Kingman Park on Thursday to meet with the community. Please join at 7pm!

RFK Meeting this week: Tuesday 11/18, 6:30-8:30pm at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, hosted by the National Park Service and DMPED. Register online

dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/ng/fa/RFK1119

I’m not sure tbh

Brian Hanlon, Dir. of DC’s Dept of Buildings, has been announced as the new RFK Project Executive.
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Looks great! Love classic black and white bathrooms

Events Calendar Join Pipkin Creative and local artist Joel Bergner   for the unve iling of a new mural in the Kingman Island Meadow.

A new mural will be unveiled on Kingman Island this Saturday, 11am - 1pm in the Kingman Island Meadow. Paint supplies will be included for additional kids activities.

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New Tunnel Boring Machine just dropped

We moved into Kingman Park exactly 10 years ago today, on Halloween. Such a great way to meet neighbors and spread good vibes. Every year I look forward to it. Tonight the tradition continued: positive spirits, fun costumes, candy overload. Happy Halloween to all our neighbors! 🎃 👻 🍬

Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule — Reuters President Donald Trump's administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, two federal judges ruled on Friday, saying the government must use con...

Trump administration cannot suspend food-aid benefits, U.S. judges rule - Reuters

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Exactly 💔

Health Advocates Plan for Breast Care, Health Literacy Year-Round DC Health's Project WISH program expands free breast cancer screenings across all eight wards, aiming to improve patient care and health equity.

Project WISH provides free breast and cervical cancer screening across all 8 wards, and their operations just expanded! Spread the word. These cancers are among the top causes of death for women in DC. Get screened regularly.
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Drive thru Halloween costumes and candy gathering at “Trunk or Treat,” tomorrow 6-8pm in RFK Lot 6, near Benning and Oklahoma Ave NE #Ward7

SNAP news: Bowser says she'll use about $30 mil in contingency funds to ensure SNAP/WIC recipients get paid in November. She did something similar in the last long shutdown. Just yesterday she said she was waiting on the AG's lawsuit!

Huge congrats, Steve! 🙌🏼

Great news, congrats! 🎉

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Haul-O-Ween map!

It's the TO DO LIST!!!! thehillishome.com/2025/10/the-...

These buildings are most concentrated in Wards 5, 6, and 7, especially in Kingman Park and neighborhoods near the RFK redevelopment.
 
Once this project moves forward, these communities will feel the impact deeply, yet they haven’t been given a real chance to weigh in.

This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention - The Wash As billion-dollar developments shape the Anacostia waterfront, Seafarers Yacht Club, the oldest black boating club in the country, anchors its legacy in resiliency, partnership and protection from its...

“This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention” (Seafarers Yacht Club)

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Love it

TONIGHT: RFK Redevelopment meeting at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 6:30pm. Register here: dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/ng/fa/RFKOCT...

Folks across the US: Wake up & realize DC is the proving ground for this admin’s authoritarianism. ICE kidnappings, NG invasions, unlawful demolitions—they test the waters here, then spread their tentacles. Stop feigning surprise when it comes for you & start fighting back in solidarity NOW. #FreeDC