Alexandria Johnson, Margaretha Sander, Lauryn Johnson, Principal Bruce Jackson, Samsun Cole. Courtesy of DCPS By Samsun Cole (4th Grade), Alexandria Johnson (5th Grade), Lauryn Johnson (4th Grade) and Margaretha Sander (4th Grade) In September, students from Amidon-Bowen interviewed Principal Bruce Jackson for The Southwester. Below is a transcript of their […]
Remembering Community Leader Charles William “C.W.” Hargrave
Charles William “C.W.” Hargrave. Courtesy of the Hargrave family by Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. In summer 2024, Southwest lost a beloved neighbor and community leader in Charles William “C.W.” Hargrave, who passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 95 years old. Along with his wife of 55 years, Lona “Nona” […]
ARTECHOUSE Offers Visitors Immersive Trip Under the Sea
Twilight Zone is the latest exhibition at ARTECHOUSE. Courtesy of ARTECHOUSE By Southwester Staff On Sept. 13, ARTECHOUSE DC, located on Maryland Avenue SW, premiered Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean, an immersive exhibition that takes viewers below the ocean surface. This exhibition combines life-sized visuals and an original musical score […]
Young Readers: Read the Ballot
By Kitty Felde It’s hard for a child to ignore the fact that we’re in the midst of an election.The ads are everywhere. The presidential race is always at the top of the news. Mailboxes are flooded with campaign fliers. It’s the perfect time to use the election as a […]
Rubell Museum Opens “American Vignettes” Contemporary Art Exhibition
Robert Colescott’s Sunset on the Bayou (1993) is part of the new exhibition at Southwest’s Rubell Museum. Courtesy of Rubell Museum By Southwester Staff A museum-wide reinstallation at the Rubell on I Street, SW revealed a new exhibition on Sept. 27. American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire showcases nearly 100 art […]
Nats Pitcher Patrick Corbin Supports Youth Academy
Patrick and Jen Corbin pose in front of a scoreboard dedicated in their name. Courtesy of Washington Nationals By Southwester Staff On Sept. 23, Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin and his family visited the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in Ward 7. In addition to touring the facility and meeting with Scholar Athletes, […]
Capitol Hill Restoration Society House Expo Set for Oct. 26
By Marci Hilt The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) will hold its free 2024 House Expo in Eastern Market’s North Hall (225 7th St., SE) on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to meet local contractors. The expo will feature […]