Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D on Jan. 14 unanimously adopted a resolution asking the District of Columbia not to take any substantial action regarding the use of public lands in Southwestuntil a Small Area Plan is completed by the DC Office of Planning. The commission action asks that Mayor Vincent […]
Salute to a Community Legend
The Southwest community recently lost a gifted legend in Walter “BoRo” Westray. Bo, as he was known to friends and family, was a longtime Southwest resident who gave his time and dedicated service to our youth as the coach at the Police #4 Boys and Girls Club (located in Bowen […]
Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Accepting Nominations to its Board
It’s that time again, folks! The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) is seeking qualified candidates for elected positions on its board of directors. This year’s elections will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. outside of Safeway by the Waterfront metro station. This is your chance […]
Akoma Drummers to Perform at St. Augustines’s Art & Spirit Coffeehouse
A West African drum troupe, the Akoma Drummers, will be the featured entertainment at the Wednesday, February 6, 7 p.m. program of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church’s Art and Spirit Coffeehouse, 600 M Street SW. To celebrate Black History Month, the diverse group of drummers and percussionists will perform music of […]
The Southwest Waterfront Welcomes Laurent and YaLa Fitness
YaLa fitness was invited to the Southwest Waterfront to participate in a community fitness program open to the public on the 7th Street landing park for the past 2 summers. YaLa, a unique athletic dance experience, is now being offered every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. indoors at 700 Water […]
When I’m Sixty-Four
I am a Baby Boomer, one of 75 million Americans representing 26% of the population. As a child, I hula-hooped, watched The Mickey Mouse Club and rode Champion my invisible golden palomino through the neighbors’ flower beds. As a teen, I swooned over The Beatles and danced “The Twist.” My […]
ANC 6D Meeting: Twelve Story Building Proposed for South Capitol Street is Rejected
Two new Commissioners made their first appearances at the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D meeting January 14. They are Ed Kaminski and Donna Hopkins. Ed Kaminski was elected vice chair and Donna Hopkins was elected secretary of the commission for 2013. Ed Kaminski made an effort to explain the reason for […]