DC Leaders break ground at The Wharf. Courtesy of Andy Litsky By Wilma Goldstein For the past 24 years, Andy Litsky served as a member of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) representing the Southwest Waterfront. Since Home Rule provided for local elected representation in DC, fewer than 40 intensely dedicated citizens have served on the ANC […]
Bowser Promises More Engagement on Neighborhood Issues in Southwest
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses Southwest residents at Arena Stage before sitting down with Southwester editor Mike Goodman, right. Courtesy of Southwester Staff. By Matthew Koehler Kicking off April (though not on the most foolish day of the month) DC Mayor Muriel Bowser sat down for a conversation with Southwesters as the featured guest of the […]
New ANC 6D Commissioners Sworn in to Represent Southwest
By Melissa Silverman At a January 9 meeting, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission members representing the Southwest Waterfront officially began their new term with a monthly meeting and election of officers. Following redistricting, the single-member districts of Ward 6 saw shifting lines that changed the boundaries of areas represented by incumbent commissioners. Incumbent commissioners Ron Collins, […]
Council Advances Allen’s Transportation Bill Expanding Access to Free Bus Rides
By Southwester Staff In December, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen earned unanimous support from City Council colleagues for his “Metro for DC” bill, which sets the stage for free access to Metrobuses departing from any location in the District beginning this summer. “Today’s vote on this transformational bill shows the District is ready to be […]
Friends of Southwest DC and King-Greenleaf Recreation Center’s Coach Skip Honored at Brickie Awards
By Guy Aldridge Ward 6’s annual Brickies award ceremony returned to an in-person format at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital on December 7 after two years of virtual ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the internet age, some workplaces and organizations are wondering if a “return to normal” is necessary or even […]
District Protected Bike Lane Project Moves Forward in Southwest
By Southwester Staff The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is installing new bike lanes in Southwest, resulting in construction through Winter 2023. The bike lanes are being installed along 4th Street SW from P Street SW to I Street SW, and on I Street SE/SW from 7th St SW to 4th St SE. This project […]
Mobility Innovation District Brings New Electric Transportation Option to Southwest
By Southwester Staff On October 20, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the Southwest Business Improvement District (Southwest BID) and community leaders launched DC’s first-ever Mobility Innovation District. According to the Mayor’s office, the multi-year mobility project, funded by a $3 million city grant to the […]