Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, in partnership with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Jr. and the DC Department of Employment Services, opens its doors for the 12th semi-annual DC Career Fair on Wed., April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mead […]
Following up on Black History Month: Lessons in Leadership
On Feb. 25, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) History Task Force hosted a stirring program focused on Black History at Arena Stage. The program, arranged and emceed by Black History Subcommittee Chair Thelma D. Jones, was full of impactful moments, from the wonderful music to the powerful story told by […]
Balfour Beatty Chosen as Prime Contractor for Wharf Phase II
Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) has selected Balfour Beatty as the first general contractor partner to begin land-side construction of phase two of The Wharf. Balfour Beatty’s role consists of work contracts for all horizontal and public spaces (site work, utilities, hardscape and parks), office buildings in parcels six and seven, and […]
Hat Trick for Amidon-Bowen Cheerleaders: Citywide Champs for Third Year in a Row
On March 9, the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School cheerleaders solidified their place in history by winning the Elementary School DC Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Cheerleading Championship for the third year in a row. They also won the DCIAA Cheerleading Grand Championship award for the second year in a row. The Grand Championship award […]
Construction Begins on Phase Two of The Wharf
On March 30, DC elected officials and members of the Southwest community celebrated the kick-off of construction for the second half of the mile-long waterfront redevelopment, The Wharf. The Wharf is a $2.5 billion, 3.2-million square foot waterfront redevelopment and the largest private development in the city. At full build […]
SW Community Gardens to Host Spring Kick-off Event; Pull Weeds and Plant Seeds on April 20
It is April, which means spring is springing and it is time to get our hands in some Southwest soil! SW Community Gardens is excited to host its 6th Annual Spring Kick-off Event on April 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Lansburgh Park at 1098 Delaware Ave., SW. If you […]
A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
On Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m., join Temple Micah and The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute at Riverside Church at The Wharf, 7th & Maine Ave., SW, for a performance. Rev. Dr. Al Staggs will present his acclaimed one-person play that brings to life one of the great heroes of the […]