SPECIAL THIS MONTH
34 When At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown was campaigning for the seat in 2004, he made a promise to District residents that he would open a stand-alone vocational school. Many scoffed at him, saying that it could not be done. But on Aug. 25, the Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School opened its doors. Read about the school and Brown’s hopes for the school in the community. | PDF
44 Meet Gwendolyn R. West, an unsung hero for breastfeeding in DC. • West who has played an important role in promoting breastfeeding citywide through collaborations with community health centers, hospitals, the WIC program and through her private practice – wants women to know that breastfeeding is more than a choice. | PDF

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
12 East Washington Calendar | PDF only
22 Bulletin Board • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
26 The Numbers • by Ed Lazere | PDF only
28 Neighborhood News • by Virginia Avniel Spatz and David G. Garber | PDF

EAST WASHINGTON LIFE
36 The Future of the Anacostia • by John R. Wennersten | PDF only
38 Marking the Silver Anniversary of the Anacostia Coordtinating Council •
by Michelle Phipps-Evans | PDF
40 Southeast Stylings: Northeast Flair • by Khadijah Ali-Coleman | PDF
42 Celebrating Another Year of Creativity with the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative •
by Deidre R. Gantt | PDF only

BODY & SPIRIT
46 Who Does God Want You to Vote For? • by Reverand Kip Banks | PDF only

KIDS & FAMILY
48 Meet Your Neighbor: Josh Davis • by Maceo Thomas | PDF
50 School Shopping: Finding the Shool That Fits • by Ed-Genuity Consultants | PDF only

REAL ESTATE & FINANCE
52 Back to the Future for Mortgages • by Frank Demarais and Lewis Smith | PDF
54 Building Wealth • by Armstrong Williams | PDF only
55 Changing Hands • by compiled by Don Denton | PDF only

CLASSIFIEDS
56 The Classifieds | PDF only

THE ROVING EYE
60 The Roving Eye • by Sylvia C. Brown | PDF only
61 “Giving New Meaning to Black” • by Earl Francis | PDF only

THE NOSE
62 The Nose Knows • by Anonymous | PDF only

September 2008 East of the River Cover, Contents and Masthead | PDF only

Featured This Month

26 Election Watch • Mark Segraves. Schwartz is out ... but not finished, she says. The big news from the primary and the only upset was the defeat of long-time incumbent Carol Schwartz. Read more about this upset and see where the candidates stand in the polls heading into Election Day.

32 What is in Anacostia’s Waters? • John R. Wennersten. The answer may surprise you. Learn why the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments rates most of the Anacostia watershed in “poor condition.”

Neighborhood News
12 East of the River Calendar
18 The Bulletin Board
22 Ward 7 & 8 News • Virginia Avniel Spatz & David Garber
26 Election Watch • Mark Segraves
28 District Beat • Mark Segraves
30 The Numbers • Ed Lazere
32 What is in Anacostia’s Waters? • John R. Wennersten

East Washington Life
34 Southeast Stylings: Northeast Flair • Khadijah Ali-Coleman
36 Unity Health Care Reading Room Gets a New Look • Deirdre R. Gantt

Body & Spirit
38 Mature Living East of the River • B. Michelle Harris McQureerir

Kids and Family
42 Check out your Library • Ed-Genuity Consultants

Real Estate & Finance
44 The Affordable Homeownership Challenge • Frank Demarais and Lewis Smith
48 Building Wealth • Armstrong Williams
50 Changing Hands • compiled by Don Denton

52 The Classifieds
56 The Last Word
58 The Nose • Anonymous