By Kitty Felde Ever wonder why networks keep rebooting old TV shows? There’s a special place in our hearts for characters we wish we could spend time with again and again. But what happens when we run out of episodes? Fan fiction. These are original stories by writers who “borrow” […]
Southwest Sports on a Truck
Youth-Led Community Event Series By Southwester Staff Nate Green and Neko Hagan, 8th and 9th grade students at Jefferson Middle School Academy and Anacostia High School (respectively), will be hosting a series of six community events called Southwest Sports on a Truck at King Greenleaf Field between May 16 and […]
Washington Nationals Offer Grand Slam Prizes in Sweepstakes
By Ned Yarsky For the remainder of the regular 2020 Major League Baseball season, with a $100 donation, fans can purchase a message that will be featured on the Nationals HD scoreboard during an inning break. Each reservation includes a photograph of your message that can be shared as a […]
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 […]
Op-ed: City Sing and Play Opens in Southwest
By Emily Olmsted My name is Emily Olmsted and I’m a Washington, DC native and current Southwester bringing the joy of children’s music and movement classes to the Southwest Waterfront community! I am the owner and teacher at City Sing And Play, a new licensed Music Together® center in the […]
NATS FINISH THE FIGHT AS CHAMPS
By Mike Goodman Bang! Zoom go the Nationals! Following a stellar close to the regular season, and a playoff run featuring strong Nationals pitching and productivity throughout the lineup, the Nationals finished the fight as World Series Champions. For the fifth time this postseason, the Nationals trailed in an elimination […]
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 […]