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 to live, work and visit. Daniel Jones heard about employment opportunities with the BID from a friend and joined the team in 2014. Over the years he […]
The Southwest Spoon: Ode to Masala Art
When owner Atul Bhola opened Masala Art on 4th St., SW in July 2014, my wife and I simply could not stay away. We relished in the complexity of the Murg Makhani, with its thick, tomato-based curry that could turn the plainest of chicken into a delicacy, and the Saag Paneer with melt-in-your-mouth cheese and […]
SW Parents Voice Kid Safety Concerns over Shakespeare Development
Amidon-Bowen PTA Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose Rezoning of Parcel at 501 I St., SW On March 5, the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School PTA formally voted to oppose the rezoning of the parcel at 501 I St., SW, where Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) and Erkiletian Development Group have proposed to build a 50+ foot mixed-use development, featuring […]
Career Mentoring Program Launches in SW
D.C. Mentoring and Achievement Program (D.C. MAAP), a new workforce development program in Southwest D.C., opened its doors Saturday, Feb. 16. This new initiative will assist D.C. residents looking for entry-level jobs, particularly in the hospitality, entertainment and service sectors. The economic, racial and physical landscape of Southwest is changing rapidly. By working with local […]
Update on Southwest Library Construction
The playwright credited with saying “no news is good news” never built a library. As many of you know, the Southwest Library is scheduled to be leveled and rebuilt on the same spot, 900 Wesley Pl., SW. A two-story, mid-century modern design structure will be taking its place in the fall of 2020. The design […]
Meet Delante Chloe: SWBID Special Ops Supervisor (SOS)
Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest DC a clean, safe, vibrant community to live, work and visit. Delante Chloe joined SWBID 3 years ago as an environmental ambassador and quickly elevated through the ranks to supervisor. Delante is […]
Breast Cancer Support Group Builds Awareness, Honors Local Advocate
The first 2019 meeting of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) Support Group, ”An Evening with Renowned Journalist Andrea Roane,” took place Jan. 16 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in SW. Approximately 30 guests, almost all of whom were breast cancer survivors, braved the low temperature and icy streets to attend the meeting […]