After 24 Years of Service, Former ANC Commissioner Andy Litsky Leaves Legacy of Transformative Change in Southwest

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]