Blogging Block-By-Block In Ward 8

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-08-31/blogging-block-block-ward-8

Guest Host:

Marc Fisher
Blogging Block-By-Block In Ward 8

Many people in the Washington region only hear about the city's 8th Ward when crimes occur there. We talk with three Ward 8 bloggers about how they're using the Internet to connect with other people in their communities and report on the daily realities of life in their neighborhoods.

It's a corner of Washington, D.C. with rich history, abundant green space and diverse communities. But most citywide discussions about Ward 8 focus on crime and poverty. Now, a fresh wave of local bloggers is trying to change the conversation. We talk with three Ward 8 bloggers about their neighborhoods, and how they're using the Internet to strengthen local communities.

Guests

David Garber

Author, "And Now, Anacostia"

Susan Kennedy

Author, "Barry Farm (Re)Mixed"

Nikki Peele

Author, "Congress Heights On The Rise"

Related Links

Barry Farm (Re)Mixed
Congress Heights On The Rise
And Now, Anacostia

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