Southwest is a tremendous neighborhood, though it is always important to prioritize our safety. With the current long, winter nights, there are a few things in mind: Find Out What is Going on in your Neighborhood—PSA and CAC Meetings DC has eight Wards, but is divided into seven police districts. […]
Share your Heart at Hirshhorn’s Pulse Exhibit
The Hirshhorn Museum invites everyone to take part in creating a colossal work of art. All you have to bring are your hands and your heart. The immersive environments in each of three galleries of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Pulse series are equipped with heart-rate sensors to create kinetic and audiovisual experiences from visitors’ biometric […]
New SWNA Tutoring Program Accelerates Learning at Amidon-Bowen
It’s cold outside on Dec. 4, but it’s hot in the library upstairs at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School (ABES). Math tutor Bryan Harris exclaims, “We’re cooking with gas!” as 3rd grade student Tatianna, and her mother, Dayana Torres, both get the correct answer to the rounding problem they are working on. […]
The Southwest Spoon: Rappahannock Oyster Bar Blends Flavor and History
Old and new come together at The Wharf’s latest restaurant, Rappahannock Oyster Bar. While The Wharf has become known for its modernity, the owners of Rappahannock Oyster Company moved in to the historic oyster shucking shed, maintaining and expanding upon a century-old structure. The result is a blend of modern […]
Support Group Addresses Challenges of Physical Disabilities & Cancer Survivorship
The latest monthly meeting of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) was dedicated to a discussion of the needs of physically disabled patients who are also cancer survivors, and addressing the difficulties of navigating the medical and support system from a wheelchair. There are many things able-bodied people take for […]
Waterfront Station II Moves Forward: City Approves Development of Parcel North of CVS
On Dec. 14, developer PN Hoffman signed a Land Disposition Agreement agreement with the DC Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), marking approval for plans to build out the last undeveloped parcel within Waterfront Station, an 11-story mixed-use building. The parcel, referred to as Waterfront Station […]
Jan. 12: Arena Stage to Host Second Annual ‘Camp Arena Stage’ Open House
On Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arena Stage at the Mead Center will host the Camp Arena Stage Open House. It will feature sample activities and classes taught by camp staff, and provide an opportunity for prospective campers and parents to experience a taste of Camp Arena Stage. […]