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. […]
Hat Trick for Amidon-Bowen Cheerleaders: Citywide Champs for Third Year in a Row
On March 9, the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School cheerleaders solidified their place in history by winning the Elementary School DC Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Cheerleading Championship for the third year in a row. They also won the DCIAA Cheerleading Grand Championship award for the second year in a row. The Grand Championship award is for having the highest […]
Breaking Through the Door: What is Elevate Interval Fitness?
It is crazy to think it has been six months. What started as a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” feature piece in this newspaper has turned into part of my daily routine. When I first stepped into Elevate Interval Fitness in the new 301 M St., SW building, I did not know what I was signing […]
Amidon-Bowen Girls’ Track Team is #1 in DC
Jan. 2 was the first day of school after a long winter holiday break. This was also the date of the DC Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Championship Indoor Track and Field Meet for DC’s elementary schools. Despite the long winter holiday break that interrupted the regular training routine of Amidon-Bowen Elementary School’s young athletes, the girls’ and […]
Screaming Eagles Doing More Than Cheering
D.C. United Announcer Dave Johnson and Owner Jason Levien present a special D.C. United shovel to kickoff the tree planting When Screaming Eagles president James Lambert talks about his passion for D.C. United, it goes beyond the pitch. The D.C. United supporter group Screaming Eagles has been around since 1995, even before the first United season, […]
Arrival of Elevate Interval Fitness Strengthens SW
It is August 2, I just woke up, and I am sore. Wow, am I sore! I can’t say that I didn’t expect this, but I definitely did not expect to second-guess picking up my coffee mug. Straightening my arms is comical, according to my wife’s laugh. As I slowly get my day started I […]