By Mike Goodman Bang! Zoom go the Nationals! Following a stellar close to the regular season, and a playoff run featuring strong Nationals pitching and productivity throughout the lineup, the Nationals finished the fight as World Series Champions. For the fifth time this postseason, the Nationals trailed in an elimination game but came back to […]
Josh Norman Surprises Students After Final Pre-Season Game, Offers Inspiration
By Jan Adams, Jonathan Clark and Iman Brown Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman recently teamed up with JMA Solutions LLC. to surprise young student-athletes of Jefferson Middle School Academy and Eastern High School after the final preseason game. The football pro likes having a positive presence within the Southwest community and visiting these up and […]
Tantania Brown: Southwest Born & Bred, Destined For Greatness
By Kym Chandler Her former coach describes her as “having dedication like no other.” Her demeanor suggests a maturity well beyond her 22 years. Her accomplishments foretell a remarkable future and yet, she remains humble, focused and grounded. It all began in Southwest DC where Tantania grew up watching Denise Brown, her mother, balance home, […]
Op-Ed: Elevate Interval Fitness, A Year in Business
By David Magida, Founder To Southwest Community, It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been a year since we officially opened our doors for business at the 301 M Building. In that time, it’s been a pleasure immersing ourselves in the Southwest community while watching the neighborhood grow and evolve. After only a […]
Prevent Cancer Health Fair and 5k at Nationals Park
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 […]
The Wiener 500: Back for its Eighth Run
By Southwester Staff Back for its eighth consecutive year, the District’s Wiener 500 will make its grand return at the District Pier at the Wharf on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be food, music, and, given that it’s Oktoberfest, plenty of beer and more throughout the afternoon. Of course, there […]
DC Bike Ride Hits the Streets on May 18
DC Bike Ride is back on May 18 and we promise, you don’t want to miss it! Serious cyclists and recreational bike riders alike will be able to cruise through the District car-free during the annual event. Riders will be able to weave through DC’s most iconic sites including the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial. […]