March 12, 2012 | 9:32 AM | By

D.C.’s Most ‘Authentic’ Neighborhood

Take a look at this graphic by the blog R. U. Seriousing Me? mapping out which District neighborhood has the highest percentage of native Washingtonians. Nearly 84 percent of Barry Farm residents were born in D.C. Meanwhile, only about 38 percent of people living throughout the city are native Washingtonians.


Two weeks ago, a Ward 8 resident told me she supports Marion Barry for re-election because he is a Native Washingtonian. He is not. But anyone familiar with local politics in the District of Columbia knows the cachet that accompanies Native Washingtonian status.

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