By Southwester Staff In celebration of Black History Month, Pearl Street Stage hosted a unique panel discussion and two musical performances on Feb. 6. The String Queens kicked off the event, warming up the crowd with ethereal sounds of cello, violin, and viola. Before exiting stage right, The Queens played a rendition of Uptown Funk, […]
Washington Justice Debuts at The Anthem, Bringing Something for Everyone
By Matthew Koehler On Feb. 22-23, D.C.’s new professional esports team, the Washington Justice, hosted their first homestand with several other teams from around the world over at The Anthem. Not your traditional sports venue with traditional athletes, though serious hand-eye coordination and a regular workout regimen are part of the game, this was Overwatch […]
Meet SWBID Ambassador Charleen Smith
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 to live, work, visit, and enjoy. Charleen Smith came to SWBID two years ago through Project Empowerment. Project Empowerment, an initiative of the DC […]
Boot Camp with Jenny Kicks Off 2020 Classes
By Southwester Staff Southwest resident Jenny Harper is about to launch her 2020 outdoor boot camps in Navy Yard. From March through December, Harper holds three-week sessions that meet three days a week from 6:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m. The classes focus on both cardio and strength to provide a full-body comprehensive workout, and are designed to […]
NATS FINISH THE FIGHT AS CHAMPS
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, […]