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"Alice” Arrives in Anacostia to Walk the Runway

"Alice” Arrives in Anacostia to Walk the Runway

Move over, Tyra! Step aside, Naomi! Alice is the newest fashion force in town and she ripped the runway with creative and sophisticated fashions of area residents and designers at a fashion event last month. “Alice in Anacostia” took the packed standing room audience at the Honfleur Galle...

Statement from r.e.e.l. on the Washington City Paper Article

Statement from r.e.e.l. on the Washington City Paper Article

Over the past few days, many of our members, area-wide residents and those in the blogosphere have engaged in a robust and spirited debate on the future direction of our community. Most of the discussion has centered around the Washington City Paper article, “'East of the River' or 'River East'?...

r.e.e.l. Featured in The Washington Times

r.e.e.l. Featured in The Washington Times

The River East Emerging Leaders organization was the focus of a recent article in the Washington Times. The article takes an in-depth look at some of the challenges we’re facing in our wards and how r.e.e.l. is working to "rebrand" and focus on the positive qualities of River East.  Check...

Welcome To Our Site...

Welcome To Our Site...

Welcome to the beta version Web site of the River East Emerging Leaders. Here you'll find all the latest news and information on the organization and how to sign up for membership. We're still putting the finishing touches on the place, but feel free to check us out. Your feedback is appreciated.....

The r.e.e.l. Story

The r.e.e.l. Story

When 15 residents from Historic Anacostia, Hillsdale, Congress Heights, Hillcrest, Washington Highlands, Barry Farm and Fort Davis—representing Washington, D.C.’s wards 7 and 8 communities—convened on a chilly Sunday afternoon at a home in Anacostia, no one knew what to expect. Although the go...

 

Environment

Anacostia Needs Love

Every year, 20,000 tons of trash enter the Anacostia River. New bag bill should heRead Morelp.

Community

r.e.e.l. Takes to the Park

Members of r.e.e.l. pose in front of the first of five trees planted during a community service event to beautify Oxon Run Park.  Read More

Engagement

Green Jobs Forum

Nearly 80 residents and business owners came to learn more about the emerging field of green jobs and technology. Read More

 

r.e.e.l. Video

Co-founder Charles Wilson and D.C.
Councilmember Kwame Brown discuss why
r.e.e.l. is the right organization at the right time.

 

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SUMMER 2010 | At-Large City Council Forum
FALL 2010 | r.e.e.l. Annual Meeting and Conference

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