By Southwester Staff With nationwide shutdowns and social distancing being implemented to slow the spread of Coronavirus, many local businesses and their employees are feeling the economic strain. During this unprecedented time, many businesses and restaurants are struggling to stay open in some capacity. Some storefronts have shortened their hours […]
Bread for Life Program at Pancake Church Keeps Serving
By Louise Chase Dettman “Whether you are called to serve or have a need to be served, all are welcome at St. Augustine’s every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. for one of the best breakfasts in town and the most welcoming volunteers around!” That’s what St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church says […]
Breaking Ground, the SW Library Begins a New Phase of Construction
By Georgine Wallace Despite the chilly weather and intermittent drizzle, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southwest Library on Feb. 5 was historic and joyous. Southwest residents, neighbors, ANC6D Commissioners, D.C. Public Library staff, Ward 6 CM Charles Allen, and Mayor Muriel Bowser all celebrated the occasion. Ambassadors from the […]
SWNA Event Planner & Sweetheart, Bianca Kersellius!
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 […]
BroadFutures Partners with the Wharf for Workforce Development
By Southwester Staff On Saturday, Nov. 16, Elinor Bacon, Partner at Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, accepted the BroadFutures Champion Award on behalf of The Wharf for The Wharf’s support of BroadFutures’ mission and the vision of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Cameron Jackson, the BroadFutures Intern who presented the award to Bacon, […]
Meet SWBID Ambassador Avery Graham
By Donna Purchase Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community in which to live, work, visit, and play! Avery Graham joined SWBID one year ago as Ambassador. He’s part […]
Construction Job Fair Will Be Held Jan. 24
Courtesy of Bacon Development The Wharf will hold a Phase 2 Construction Job Fair for DC residents, on Friday, Jan. 24, from 10:00 a.m.-Noon in Southwest DC (www.wharfdc.com). In partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services, Councilmember Charles Allen, and the DC Housing Authority (DCHA), the Job Fair will […]