Approximately 200 community residents, law enforcement agents, and civilians enjoyed a spirited National Night Out (NNO) on the Southwest Waterfront with the Titanic statue looming in the foreground. Now in its 31st year, the annual event occurs the first Tuesday in August and is sponsored by the National Association of […]
“Nonuments” Opening Day Schedule
The opening of “Nonuments” is set to take place on Sept. 6 at 4th and I St. SW with the following approximate schedule of events: Public Opening 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to include speeches, snacks, and performances Screening of “Hark” 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. followed by a discussion […]
July Real Estate Report
Often times I get phone calls from potential clients expressing their interest in the Southwest real estate market. I tell them that Southwest is a very competitive market with limited options (take a look at units sold). I then show them the current inventory and the disappointment usually sets in. […]
From The Fort: An Interview with LTG Mike Flynn
On August 18th, Lieutenant General (LTG) Michael Flynn sat down with me at his home on Ft. McNair to discuss life on post, the Southwest neighborhood, his storied military career, and plans for the future. In our talk, LTG Flynn spoke extensively on how change is never easy yet sometimes […]
2014 SW ArtsFest
SW ArtsFest returns for its fourth year to celebrate its growing art community. Showcasing the programming of (e)merge art fair, Arena Stage, Art Whino, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the SW ArtsFest will offer a weekend of art-centered activities that will encourage the DC area community […]
September Community Calendar
SEPTEMBER THURS 4 8-9:30 A.M. Councilmember Tommy Wells, Southwest Community Office Hours will be held at Starbucks in the Safeway, 1100 4th Street SW. SAT 6 4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation with a focus on healing body, mind and spirit. No experience in […]
Computers for Kids Graduates Get New Laptops
Miracle Matthews (7 years old, Amidon-Bowen student) and her mother and Gianii Marshall (10 years old, Tyler Elementary student) pose with the new laptops they received through SWNA’s Youth Activities Task Force’s Computers for Kids (CFK) program. For more information about the program, check out our article on page three […]