By Southwester Staff Coming this February is a five-part class offered by Waterfront Village designed to provide a framework for completing a variety of tasks associated with planning for the future. The class has something to offer anyone 50 years and older. “This class addresses issues beyond basic estate planning,” […]
Celebrating Black History in Southwest
by Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. Join the DC Black History Celebration Committee (DCBHCC) for the 35th Annual BlackHistory Program in partnership with the African American Civil War Museum and WestminsterPresbyterian Church to kickoff Black History month. This event will take place on Saturday,February 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian […]
Ginkgo Gardens is an Urban Gem
Bridget Murphy and Kitty, the Ginkgo store cat. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Beth Hall Founded in 2000 by owner Mark Holler, Ginkgo Gardens is a full service garden center and landscaping company. Located on a large footprint at 911 11th Street, SE, they offer a large selection of indoor […]
Community Volunteer Clarence Arthur Stillions Passes Away at Age of 83
Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions. Courtesy of the Stillions family By Southwester Staff Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions died peacefully at the age of 83 on November 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. He was born in 1941 in Sumner, IL before relocating to Washington, DC to continue his career as an architect and […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Calls for Essential Supplies, Virtual Tutors
By Katrina Avila Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritizing the safety, well-being, and dignity of our neighbors. Since its inception, SYC/W6MA has worked diligently to provide essential resources—such as food, cleaning supplies, school materials, digital devices, household items, and clothing—to those in […]
Councilmember Allen Recognizes Neighborhood Leaders in Annual Awards Ceremony
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen presents a 2024 Brickie Award to Pam Troutman, Executive Director of Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff In December, DC Councilmember Charles Allen hosted the 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards at Arena Stage in Southwest. The Brickies is an annual celebration […]
Local Breast Cancer Support Group Kicking Off New Year on Jan. 15
By Southwester Staff Join the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund on Zoom and Facebook Live Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 pm as they celebrate the New Year and kick off their first support group meeting for the new year. Guest speaker Sara Horton, MD, Strategic Clinical Trials Access and Partnerships, Lead Quantum Leap […]