The Southwest Sunday Suppers series returns in August with casual get-togethers for Southwest neighbors to share a meal and enjoy art and conversation. Supported by the Southwest Business Improvement District, the weekly neighborly gatherings are a great opportunity for longtime residents and newer members of the community to meet and […]
The Wharf Heritage Program
Soon after Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) was awarded the opportunity to redevelop the Southwest Waterfront by the DC government in 2007, HMW was approached by a group of Southwest community members to discuss ways in which HMW could incorporate into the development the rich history of Southwest DC, the Waterfront, and […]
Arena Civil Dialogues Series Continues
Arena Stage will continue to host Arena Civil Dialogues to engage the DC community. Scholar, professor, and peacebuilder Amitai Etzioni will moderate this series of discussions, which focuses on topics and questions in today’s headlines. WANT TO GO Aug. 12: The robots are coming Will robots continue to take more of our […]
Capital Fringe Visits SW
The Capital Fringe festival kicked off the13th year of its summer theater events at an exuberant preview at The Pearl on July 8. Twenty of the almost 80 shows this year gave four-minute highlights from a variety of dramatic, comic, musical, and mime productions. This year was a first for […]
Meet Peron Williams of the SWBID
Southwest DC is fast becoming the “place to be” in the District. Over the next few months we will spotlight the dedicated staff of the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) who are focused on making our neighborhood a clean, safe, vibrant community to live, work, and visit. Peron Williams is […]
Former Amidon Student Athlete Turned Rising Coach
Southwest’s Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Flag Football Team has added another trophy to its collection! The team was named the city-wide first place grand champions on May 18. Their hard work leading up to the championship was certainly displayed on the field with a much deserving win. The team consists of […]
Amidon-Bowen Cheerleaders Are Second Year Champs!
Southwest’s Amidon-Bowen Elementary School added another first place trophy to its collection! The Amidon-Bowen Cheerleading Team placed first for the second year in a row in their division at the DCIAA cheerleading competition on March 3. Not only did they win first place, but they scored higher than all the […]