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 of healthy fun to support […]
Tour Southwest Floating Homes in their New Home
First Liveaboard Boat Tour of the Wharf Era By Margaret L. Johnson From the waterfront along the Washington Channel, you’ve probably seen the liveaboard boats and barges of the Wharf Gangplank Marina, south of the District Wharf’s recreational pier. Maybe you’ve wondered what it’s like to live in such unusual spaces. This fall, you’ll have […]
In October, Real Men Wear Pink
Real Men Wear Pink recognizes men who want to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. These distinguished men commit to raising awareness and funds in support of research and local patient programs. Throughout October, these Real Men wear pink every day to spread awareness of the cause to their networks. At American […]
Crafty Bastards Coming to Southwest
By Southwester Staff Are you into crafts and being outdoors? Well then, Southwest DC has an event for you! Set to kick off September 28, the District’s premiere two-day entrepreneurial craft event (ending on the 29th), Crafty Bastards Arts and Makers Festival, will take place at the Akridge Lot at Buzzard Point, near Audi Field. […]
Meet SWBID Ambassador Roland Bunch
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! Roland Bunch is originally from Brooklyn NY, but when his mother passed in 2007, he decided […]
Present and Future: Green Infrastructure at the Wharf
By Beth Hall The Wharf is known for its environmentally friendly architecture and features. From the beginning, the project was designed to include green roofs, rainwater collection systems and other green features. On an ongoing basis, these features help prevent thousands of gallons of water from flowing into our storm sewer and into the Potomac […]
Hey Dog Owners! What’s the POOP?
By Bridget Gonzales, PAWS of Southwest Perhaps you’ve seen or smelled the little brown piles piling up around the neighborhood? It seems that some of our neighbors are neglecting their duties as a dog owner when it comes to #2. And let’s face it, owning a dog in the city, in a densely populated neighborhood […]