By Donna Purchase Meet Bianca Kersellius, a SWNA scholarship recipient. She graduated from Benjamin Banneker Academic HS in DC and then Penn State. Bianca returned to DC after graduation to reunite with family and friends. She also knew that DC was a great way to jump start her career as […]
Spring Lectures: Exploring Space at Air and Space Museum
By Una Yarsky While the Air and Space Museum undergoes construction, they continue to provide free programs for the public to enjoy and learn. One such program is the Exploring Space Lecture Series. In this series, the museum invites a variety of different specialists to come and explore the universe’s […]
Bee Champion Spells Out the Experience
By Gyselle Mclean My name is Gyselle Mclean. I am 10 years old and I am a 4th grader at Amidon Bowen Elementary School. This year would be my 3rd year competing in the Amidon Bowen Elementary School spelling bee. I am the 1st place Winner of the 2019-2020 spelling […]
The Aya Opens to a Packed House
By Matthew Koehler On Friday, Feb. 21, Mayor Bowser, Councilmembers Charles Allen and Anita Bonds, along with several other department heads cut the ribbon in front of a packed house at The Aya, Ward 6’s new short-term family housing. The speakers gave credit to the ANC, the community working group […]
Black History Impact Panel at The Wharf
By Southwester Staff In celebration of Black History Month, Pearl Street Stage hosted a unique panel discussion and two musical performances on Feb. 6. The String Queens kicked off the event, warming up the crowd with ethereal sounds of cello, violin, and viola. Before exiting stage right, The Queens played […]
Grand Opening for Sacred Grounds Cafe
Sacred Grounds Café, the newest coffee shop in Southwest DC, opened its doors last December for a soft opening. Since then, the café has enjoyed welcoming the community to sip on smooth coffee by Rise Up Coffee Roasters and enjoy freshly baked goods by Honey’s Desserts. This month Sacred Grounds […]
Washington Justice Debuts at The Anthem, Bringing Something for Everyone
By Matthew Koehler On Feb. 22-23, D.C.’s new professional esports team, the Washington Justice, hosted their first homestand with several other teams from around the world over at The Anthem. Not your traditional sports venue with traditional athletes, though serious hand-eye coordination and a regular workout regimen are part of […]