By Ramsey Poston Getting news and information about The Wharf just got a lot easier with the launch of WharfLifeDC.com. The new site provides in-depth information about where to eat, drink, play, and live at The Wharf. There are reviews about restaurants, articles about happy hours and special events, and […]
DDOT Partners with CurbFlow to Mitigate Congestion in Southwest
By Anne McNulty In August, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) launched their partnership with the mobility tech startup CurbFlow to test an app-coordinated effort for commercial operator pickup-dropoff locations around the city. The program is being implemented at two Southwest locations: the 1100 block of 4th St. SW and […]
Sackler Gallery’s My Iran: Six Women Photographers Chronicles the Iranian Revolution and the 40 Years Since
By Sheila Wickouski Set against the contrasting background of urban Tehran and the natural landscape, Somayeh, by Newsha Tavakolian, is an almost life-sized looped projection. Somayeh stands amid dead tree branches, a gentle wind blows her blue headscarf and the clear plastic garbage bags caught in fallen tree limbs. She […]
Op-Ed: Elevate Interval Fitness, A Year in Business
By David Magida, Founder To Southwest Community, It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been a year since we officially opened our doors for business at the 301 M Building. In that time, it’s been a pleasure immersing ourselves in the Southwest community while watching the neighborhood grow […]
Prevent Cancer Health Fair and 5k at Nationals Park
By Lisa Berry Edwards, Managing Director, External Affairs, Prevent Cancer Foundation Step up to the plate for cancer prevention and come down to Nationals Park on Sunday, Nov. 3 for the 11th annual Prevent Cancer Health Fair and 5k Walk/Run. The Foundation will bring the community together for a day […]
Tour Southwest Floating Homes in their New Home
First Liveaboard Boat Tour of the Wharf Era By Margaret L. Johnson From the waterfront along the Washington Channel, you’ve probably seen the liveaboard boats and barges of the Wharf Gangplank Marina, south of the District Wharf’s recreational pier. Maybe you’ve wondered what it’s like to live in such unusual […]
In October, Real Men Wear Pink
Real Men Wear Pink recognizes men who want to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. These distinguished men commit to raising awareness and funds in support of research and local patient programs. Throughout October, these Real Men wear pink every day to spread awareness of the cause […]