January 13, 2026
Hello neighbors, There's a lot coming up in the next week, so scroll all the way through so you don't miss anything! I hope to see you at next week's RTCO meeting on Wednesday - more details below. Best, Katie Walk with the Bowser
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January 5, 2026
Hello neighbors, Happy New Year! I'm glad to be here with you again in 2026! As always, please feel free to reach out to me at 7D04@anc.dc.gov if you need anything or if you'd like me to add something to this newsletter. I&
December 22, 2025
Hello neighbors, This will be my last newsletter for the year (unless I get last-minute news that you need to know about), so I wish you the happiest holidays and a peaceful near year! 🎆 🍾🥂🥳 Katie A Walk through River Terrace: Home, Community and Activism in a Northeast DC Waterside Neighborhood
December 15, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, As a reminder, here are some upcoming events: ❄️ River Terrace Holiday Party Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 PM at Chateau Lounge RSVP: https://evite.me/BzMp8tQ5nT Sign up to bring a dessert: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CABAF2BA2FD0-60441784-rtco#/ ❄️ Ward 7 Holiday Party Join Councilmember Felder's office
December 8, 2025 Newsletter
Hello everyone, The end of the year is always a busy time, and there are a few events I'd like to highlight: ❄️ ANC 7D Meeting Tuesday, December 9, 7 PM Zoom: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/82241895770?pwd=30xgxP1oqOWhDHUuXw1vbrC1rYieSe.1, password: anc7d ❄️ Webinar: A Walk through River Terrace:
November 24, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, I hope you’re all heading into a peaceful Thanksgiving with loved ones. However you spend the day, I hope you have good food, good friends, and good rest. I also want to acknowledge that the Friday after Thanksgiving is Native American Heritage Day, an important reminder to
November 19, 2025 Newsletter
Hi everyone, I hope to see you tonight at the RTCO meeting! Lots of events are coming up, too, so don't forget to check the Events Calendar to see other things coming up this week, including Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway and Rosedale's Thanksgiving Dinner
November 10, 2025
Hello everyone, This week, I want to highlight that East of the River Mutual Aid is looking for new volunteers for both in-person work (delivering food, packing bags, or shopping) and virtual work (coordinating drivers, grant writing, hotline operation). I volunteered as a driver with them and delivered food to
November 4, 2025 Newsletter
Hi neighbors, There aren't too many updates this week, but I hope to see you next week at the ANC 7D monthly virtual meeting. Date and time: Tuesday, November 11 at 7 PM Link to join: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/82241895770?pwd=30xgxP1oqOWhDHUuXw1vbrC1rYieSe.1, Password: anc7d Katie
October 27, 2025 Newsletter
Hello everyone, This week’s newsletter is packed with updates including: details on the upcoming construction that will close the Benning Road ramp to 295, a bunch of community events, and information about a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway hosted by Councilmember Felder. I also wanted to share that I’ve joined
October 20, 2025 Newsletter
Hi everyone, There's a new page on the website now: a calendar of events! I'll still plan to send event information in the newsletters the first time I hear about them, but then they'll also live on the calendar so you can find them
October 13, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, Quick reminder: since today is Indigenous People's Day, all trash/recycling pickup will slide to the next day. If your trash is usually picked up on Tuesday, this week it will be picked up on Wednesday. As the government shutdown continues, I want to share some
October 6, 2025 Newsletter
Hey neighbors, This weekend, the weather was perfect for the annual River Terrace Garden Tour! Thank you to the six neighbors who opened up their homes and gardens to inspire us. If you'd like to show off your garden next year, please contact Lauren Drew at lkmdrew@gmail.
September 29, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, It was wonderful to see so many people at Saturday's neighborhood cleanup! Thanks to all who joined as well as the organizers: the RTCO environmental committee (thanks, Devon!) and Free DC (thanks, Greg!). The next exciting neighborhood event is coming up on Sunday, October 5 from
September 23, 2025 Newsletter
Hi neighbors, There are a few exciting events coming up in the neighborhood over the next few weeks. I hope to see you at one or both! Best, Katie Neighborhood Cleanup: Cosponsored by the RTCO and Free DC Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - Noon. Meet at the corner of
September 15, 2025 Newsletter
Hello everyone, I hope to see you all this Wednesday at the River Terrace Community Organization meeting. I've heard from many of you already on this matter, but we will have some time in person for discussion about how we would like to respond to the Director of
September 8 , 2025 Newsletter
Hi neighbors, Thank you for sharing all of your feedback last week about the construction that will be starting on the 295 ramp. Everyone was overwhelmingly in favor of work happening after hours (from 7PM to 7AM), and I'll be sure to share the next update I get
September 2, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, My big news of the week is that Washington Gas has a construction project coming up, and I am asking for your feedback before I give them the okay to start work. The quick bullet points: • The DC 295 ramp from Benning Road will need to be entirely
August 25, 2025 Newsletter
Hello neighbors, It's the third week of Trump's takeover of DC, and I know there are still a lot of questions about how we can keep our neighbors and ourselves safe. I hope you'll join me virtually this Thursday at Councilmember Felder's
August 11, 2025 Newsletter
Dear Neighbors, By now, I'm sure you've heard the news that Donald Trump has declared a military and police takeover of the city that will last at least 30 days, and US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro has said, "We need to go after the
August 4, 2025
Hello neighbors! Councilmember Felder's office sent me a follow-up report from the safety walk we held a few weeks ago. Here are the upcoming action items they shared: Item Responsible Party Status/Deadline Request TSI for River Terrace (traffic calming + stop signs) Ward 7 CS + DDOT Submitted – Awaiting
July 28, 2025 Newsletter
Hi Neighbors, I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in Saturday's Safety Walk with Councilmember Felder and his team! We were able to share a bunch of safety concerns we have, and I look forward to working with them to follow up on
Special Edition Newsletter: RFK Stadium
Hi everyone, I know I sent a newsletter yesterday, but I didn't want you to miss a few important updates related to RFK Stadium: 1. Ward 7 Councilmember Felder just released a draft of a Community Benefits Agreement that was written based on our feedback shared during a
July 21, 2025 Newsletter
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that Councilmember Wendell Felder and his team will be coming to River Terrace on Saturday, July 26 at 1 PM for a safety walk. We'll be walking through the neighborhood to point out areas of concern and talk to his staff about what