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Connecting Latine culture with the D.C. community through bilingual media and conversation. Edward R. Murrow Award Winner 🏆 Visit us at linktr.ee/HolaCultura

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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
She’s redefining what it means to follow your true path. Latin Grammy-winning artist Yelena Rodriguez is on a mission to inspire hope and healing through faith-filled music. Her journey is one of transformation, purpose, and letting God lead the way.
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Yelena Rodriguez Aims To Motivate Others Through Inspirational Music | Hola Cultura
Award-winning singer-songwriter and Latin Grammy member Yelena Rodriguez had already been crowned Latin Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards when a
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Ready to try something new? Across the U.S., Mexican restaurants are honoring centuries-old Indigenous traditions by adding crunchy, flavorful insects, such as grasshoppers and ants, to their menus.
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A New Crunch: How Restaurants Nationwide Are Adding Insects To The Menu, Honoring Mexican Traditions | Hola Cultura
Washington, D.C.’s Amparo Fondita is one of many Mexican restaurants across the U.S. incorporating insects into their menu. However, consuming insects isn’t a
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
El mundo de la música latina despide a una leyenda. Eddie Palmieri, el maestro del piano que revolucionó la salsa y creó el latin jazz, partió a los 88 años dejando un legado eterno de ritmo, alegría y creatividad sin límites.
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Eddie Palmieri, Adiós Maestro | Hola Cultura
El gran rumbero del piano nos ha dejado con su recuerdo, partió el 6 de agosto a la edad de 88 años rodeado de su familia, sus amigos y familiares en
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
East Boston’s view tells a story of change. A 1979 photo of locals fishing meets its modern-day twin, revealing just how much the neighborhood and skyline have evolved. As part of our Then & Now series, we reflect on the beauty, loss, and complexity of transformation.
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Then/Now: A Changing East Boston Waterfront | Hola Cultura
"I just think, like that looks like what everyone perceives as a simpler time, before everything got away from us. Sorry if it's a little grim, but, but it is
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
A mural may fade, but its story lives on. As Hola Cultura brings our Before & After series to East Boston, we’re looking back at where it began, “My Culture, Mi Gente,” a beloved mural created by youth and artist Joel Bergner in D.C. in 2009.
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Before And After: Remembering A Neighborhood Mural | Hola Cultura
Today we fondly remember the D.C. street mural, “My Culture, Mi Gente,” resurfacing the original post that was part of our “Before and After” series about how
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
From tea at Eastie Farm to harbor kayaking, Jeronimo Palacio’s first Eastie Week was unforgettable. The 12th annual celebration of East Boston’s culture and community was a joyful reminder of belonging and resilience. 🎨 #EastieWeek 🔗 holacultura.com/eastie-week-...
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
A horse in a suit. A rat with a plant. Welcome to Katty Huertas’ world. The Colombian-born, D.C.-based artist turns everyday scenes into surreal storytelling, from animal-packed Metro murals to landscapes inspired by myth and memory.
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Getting To Know Katty Huertas: From Colombia To Making Art In The District | Hola Cultura
Multidisciplinary artist Katty Huertas moved from Bogotá to Miami at age 19. After receiving a bachelor's degree from Florida International University and a
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Irene Pantelis convierte lo cotidiano en algo mágico. De Bolivia a D.C., su obra combina de forma armoniosa el realismo mágico, la naturaleza y la memoria, utilizando tinta, agua y texturas naturales para explorar la imaginación y las raíces culturales.
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Tinta, Agua Y Asombro: Las Exploraciones Artísticas De Irene Pantelis | Hola Cultura
La artista local Irene Pantelis tiene un agudo sentido de la exploración impulsado por su rica experiencia cultural. Pantelis creció en distintos países
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Today we celebrate Peru’s Independence Day! On July 28, 1821, General José de San Martín declared independence in Lima, raising the red and white flag. Peruvians honor the day with parades, music, fireworks and traditional food. #PeruIndependenceDay #July28 #PeruvianPride
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
If you come to Peru, you HAVE to try this! Two street food favorites you can’t miss are anticuchos and picarones. Which would you try?
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
East Boston is changing — help us capture it before it’s gone. Hola Cultura is launching Tide Talks, an oral history project to preserve the voices, memories, and experiences of Eastie residents. From rising rents to rising tides, your story matters. Live in East Boston? We want to hear from you!
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Talking About Changing Tides, And Times, In East Boston | Hola Cultura
This summer, we’re launching Tide Talks, our latest oral history project and our first in East Boston, where Hola Cultura is expanding our local coverage.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Extreme heat in DC isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. Doctors report more heat-related illnesses as temps rise, especially among kids, elders, outdoor workers & those with health issues. 💧 Stay hydrated 🧊 Take breaks ⚠️ Know the warning signs
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How To Stay Healthy In Extreme Heat | Hola Cultura
With D.C. experiencing an unusually hot and steamy summer and another heat emergency forecast for later this week, today we share some valuable advice on how
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
En “Crucero de otoño” de Luis del Val, navegamos en un crucero de lujo lleno de deseo, poder y secretos. Una novela de intriga social y espionaje, con humor e ironía, disponible en tu biblioteca pública.
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Crucero De Otoño: Reseña | Hola Cultura
“Crucero de otoño” es una novela que trata de la vida y sus vaivenes en un transatlántico, ya sabrán, uno de esos gigantescos yates que llevan muchísima gente
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
¡Hoy celebramos la Declaración de la Independencia de Colombia! July 20 marks the day in 1810 when the cry for freedom was raised in Colombia. What began in Bogotá would echo across South America, inspiring other independence movements throughout the region.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
🎧 Today, listen to the final episode of Hola Cultura’s "Sidewalk Stories," made with the Boston Research Center. “The Voice Above the Roar” revisits East Boston’s legacy of activism and the grassroots newspaper that told its stories for nearly 20 years. 🔗 holacultura.com/east-bostons...
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
📚 En "Cinco Esquinas", Vargas Llosa mezcla deseo, poder y escándalo en plena dictadura de Fujimori. Una historia provocadora sobre corrupción, prensa amarillista y secretos de alcoba. Parte de nuestra serie #LeamosTodos — disponible en bibliotecas públicas.
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Cinco Esquinas, Reseña | Hola Cultura
Con esa prosa tan sugerente que caracteriza la obra de Vargas Llosa, el autor nos lleva de la mano de escena a escena por las “Cinco esquinas” de un libro muy
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Did you know East Boston could have been completely wiped off the map in the 1970s to make room for a larger airport? Today, we share the second audio program from our “Sidewalk Stories” series, made in partnership with the Boston Research Center (BRC). 🔗 holacultura.com/east-boston-...
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
¡Hoy celebramos la Independencia de Argentina! July 9 marks the day in 1816 when Argentina formally declared its independence from Spanish rule. At the Congress of Tucumán, leaders from various provinces gathered to take this historic step toward sovereignty.
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Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter.org · 07/07/2025
Some Washington, D.C. neighborhoods can be 10 to 20 degrees hotter than greener, leafier areas. Join us in person on July 16 for a community discussion about how extreme heat can disproportionately affect Ward 7, with reporting from @holaculturadc.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4nA8FIr
Divided D.C.: Heat Islands in Ward 7 - Wednesday, July 16 - 6:30 PM EST.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Rats are thriving and climate change is part of the reason. Warmer cities mean more food, shelter & fewer predators. But it’s more than a pest problem, it’s a sign of rising inequality in a hotter world.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
¡Hoy celebramos la Declaración de la Independencia de Venezuela! July 5 marks the day in 1811 when Venezuela became the first South American country to formally declare independence from Spain. Venezuelan patriots decided that enough was enough and took a bold step toward freedom.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
You won’t leave these stories the same. In "Dreams in Times of War," Oswaldo Estrada captures the raw, unfiltered immigrant experience through twelve powerful short stories. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of borders.
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The Immigrant Experience In ‘Dreams In Times Of War’ | Hola Cultura
In a time when Latine communities nationwide live under the looming threats of ICE raids and the erasure of their rights, immigrant stories are not hard to
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
“Everybody wants a piece of East Boston,” said Eva Biscegli in the ’90s. Decades later, her words still resonate. Our new audio series with the Boston Research Center blends past & present voices to reflect on activism, gentrification & the future of Eastie. 🎧 holacultura.com/celebrating-...
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Behind every immigration journey is a story of resilience. Since 1981, CARECEN has supported Latine immigrants with legal aid, housing justice & pathways to citizenship — always rooted in community power & human rights.
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Decades After Its Founding, CARECEN’s Services To The Community Seem More Critical Than Ever | Hola Cultura
For over four decades, CARECEN has remained a haven for Latine families seeking better opportunities in D.C. The organization’s mission is more relevant than ever in 2025, as immigration policies are…
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Here are 2 iconic Latin American beverages & their cultural significance: Caipirinha: Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, lime & sugar. A symbol of celebration & culture. Café de olla: Spiced Mexican coffee brewed with piloncillo & cinnamon, rooted in revolution, rich in tradition.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
📣 Hola Cultura is expanding! We’re launching "Tide Talks" in East Boston, an oral history project uplifting immigrant voices in a neighborhood rich with Latine roots. Expect new stories from Boston, D.C. & beyond where Latine culture thrives.
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
What does healing look like in color, fabric & memory? D.C.-based Boricua artist Rebecca Perez reclaims trauma, motherhood & identity through la bata, the iconic house dress, as a symbol of care, labor & legacy. 🧵✨
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D.C. Artist Rebecca Perez Champions Motherhood And Mental Health In Her Deeply Personal Work | Hola Cultura
Rebecca Perez’s art reflects her deeply personal experiences, blending motherhood, trauma and cultural identity. A D.C.-based artist with Puerto Rican roots,
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
🕊️ Con profundo pesar, compartimos la partida de Arturo Griffiths (1949–2025), un incansable luchador social y defensor de la comunidad afrolatina e inmigrante en D.C. Su energía, compromiso y amor por su gente dejaron huella en cada rincón de la ciudad. Gracias por todo, Arturo.
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Arturo Griffiths (1949-2025), Obituario | Hola Cultura
Después de una gran batalla contra la diabetes y varios problemas de salud; con entradas y salidas al hospital y decaídas constantes, les comunicamos el
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Say hello 👋 to our Arts & Humanities SPEL team for Summer 2025! This creative and highly qualified group is ready to explore the arts and human experience through impactful storytelling. Stay tuned for what's on the horizon for this semester 🌅📚🎭
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
“If they grab you, they’ll deport you without asking questions.” Harsh immigration policies have fueled fear, but also resistance. From walkouts to kitchen-table organizing, communities are rising up. This is what resilience looks like.
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Anti-immigration Policies Create Widespread Fear And Mobilization | Hola Cultura
Since he took office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump and his administration have declared a national emergency at the southern border and signed a series
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Meet our Society & Culture team for the summer #SPEL semester! ✨ They’re digging into the stories that shape D.C., from neighborhood roots to the changemakers of today. Stay tuned for powerful storytelling + fresh perspectives. #HolaCultura #DCvoices #StudentJournalism
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Cities are getting greener—and more expensive. 🌳🌆 Green upgrades can boost health and drive displacement. How do we fight climate change without pushing people out?
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Elizabeth Gearin Tackles The Unexplored Consequences Of Greener Cities | Hola Cultura
Hola Cultura spoke with Elizabeth Gearin, an assistant professor of urban sustainability at the University of the District of Columbia and a former Arlington
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Three generations. One mask. Countless secrets. In "The Sons of El Rey," Alex Espinoza blends lucha libre spectacle with the pain of generational trauma, lost love & fading immigrant dreams. A powerful story of fathers, identity and the fight to be free. 🤼
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“The Sons Of El Rey" And The Masks We Hide Behind | Hola Cultura
Memories split between Ernesto, his already deceased wife, Elena, and the spirit of his luchador persona, El Rey Coyote, stitch together to narrate Ernesto’s
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
this graphic by Venkata Satish Jasti of @holaculturadc.bsky.social features in a @wcp.bsky.social article about where trees are being removed in the city
graph labeled "Locations of 50 D.C. addresses that paid the most to clear healthy trees and forest patches since the start of 2020. Map by Venkata Satish Jasti, Hola Cultura GIS Fellow", There are dots scattered around the city, with the highest concentration in the city's southeast (where average income is less than half the city average)
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Read more here!:
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The Shade Gap: How Development Is Taking A Toll On D.C.’s Tree Canopy, Putting Human Health At Risk | Hola Cultura
The permit to remove 1303 Talbert Terrace SE’s trees is one of more than 8,000 tree removal permits issued between Jan. 1, 2020, and mid-May of this year,
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SpotlightDC @spotlightdc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🟡 Spotlight-funded story 🟡 For @wcp.bsky.social, @holaculturadc.bsky.social dug deep into DC's tree canopy landscape and found large tree removals across the city — with Ward 8 losing more healthy trees to development projects than any other ward. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7649...
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The Shade Gap: How Development Is Taking a Toll on D.C.’s Tree Canopy, Putting Human Health At Risk
Since 2020, Ward 8 has lost more healthy trees to development than any other ward.
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Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter.org · 29/05/2025
Tree canopies in #DC are shrinking due to development. While efforts to expand tree cover face hurdles, their loss is creating urban heat islands, putting local residents at risk. Story by @ccmacdonald.bsky.social for @holaculturadc.bsky.social holacultura.com/how-developm...
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The Shade Gap: How Development Is Taking A Toll On D.C.’s Tree Canopy, Putting Human Health At Risk | Hola Cultura
The permit to remove 1303 Talbert Terrace SE’s trees is one of more than 8,000 tree removal permits issued between Jan. 1, 2020, and mid-May of this year,
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🌳 For decades, kids played on the shaded lot at 1303 Talbert Terrace SE. Then last winter, a notice appeared: 27 trees would be cut for new townhomes. Now, neighbors are fighting to save one of Anacostia’s last green spaces and calling out a citywide trend. 🌡️
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The Shade Gap: How Development Is Taking A Toll On D.C.’s Tree Canopy, Putting Human Health At Risk | Hola Cultura
The permit to remove 1303 Talbert Terrace SE’s trees is one of more than 8,000 tree removal permits issued between Jan. 1, 2020, and mid-May of this year,
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! 🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/
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Hola Cultura @holaculturadc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🎉 Saying goodbye to spring, SPEL-style. On April 29, Hola Cultura’s spring 2025 Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) wrapped up another semester of journalism, creativity & growth. Applications for the summer session (May 27–July 29) are now open! 📝 Apply today!
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The SPEL Team Wraps Up The Spring 2025 Semester! | Hola Cultura
¡Hasta luego (see you later)! As we approach the beginning of summer, we have just said goodbye to Hola Cultura’s spring 2025 Storytelling Program for
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