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Meet Ward 7
Beyond the federal buildings and
monuments, Washington, DC is a city composed of unique and thriving
neighborhoods. In the most eastern part of the city lies
Ward 7, a predominantly African-American community defined by
its rich history, abundant natural beauty, and hardworking and
caring residents.
Ward 7 is physically separated from
downtown Washington, bordered on the west by the Anacostia River,
the north and east by Prince George's County, Maryland, and the
south by Ward 8. Ward 7 contains four major commercial areas
and 29 distinct neighborhoods:
- Benning Heights
- Benning Ridge
- Burrville
- Capitol View
- Central Northeast
- Civic Betterment
- Deanwood
- Dupont Park
- Eastland Gardens
- Fairfax Village
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- Fairlawn
- Fort Davis
- Fort Dupont Park
- Good Hope
- Greenway
- Hillbrook
- Hillcrest
- Kenilworth
- Kingman Park
- Lincoln Heights
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- Marshall Heights
- Mayfair/Parkside
- Naylor Gardens
- Northeast Boundary
- Park Naylor
- Penn Branch
- Randle Highlands
- River Terrace
- Twining
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With approximately 72,000 residents,
Ward 7 is the second most populous ward in the city. Four
Metrorail stations (Minnesota Avenue, Benning Road, Deanwood,
and Capitol Heights) and several bus routes serve the area.
Educational facilities include one high school, four middle schools,
20 elementary schools, and three public libraries. Three
public health clinics and a handful of private medical and dental
practices provide residents with healthcare services.
Ward 7 demographic information is
available from the DC
Office of Planning and the Center
for Neighborhood Information Services.
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