KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Boot Camp with Jenny

(photo caption: Jenny and her devoted class members) It is overcast, yet warm on this particular Tuesday morning in April at 6am. Despite the early hour, I drag myself out of bed and make my way to Diamond Teague Park, the little strip of green and boardwalk that sits behind […]

Passion for Teaching Defines a Stellar Career

(photo caption 1: Amidon-Bowen Second Grade Teacher Beverly Worthington photo caption 2: Worthington stands with some of her second grade students photos courtesy of Beverly Worthington.)   This article is part of a series of profiles of teachers and staff at Amidon-Bowen. Dressed like a corporate executive with an actor’s […]

Annual DC CROP Walk Scheduled for May 17

(photo caption: Southwest residents Terry Crabtree, Rev. Martha Clark, Corrine and David Scottpause for a photo at last year’s DC Crop Walk.) The annual District of Columbia CROP Hunger Walk and Food Drive will be held on May 17, 2014 at Franklin Square Park (950 13th St NW) at 11 am.  This […]

Have You Heard of YOYODC.com Yet?

One of the internet’s hidden gems is actually a locally broadcast show from right here in Southwest. Have you heard about YOYODC.com yet? Its one of the fastest growing, most-loved Internet Radio/Video Shows. YOYODC is a very funny, sometimes random, slighty insightful, and fresh-faced hot topic show that is starting its third […]