By Petra BaldwinWater Quality Coordinator, Anacostia Riverkeeper Have you set personal goals for yourself in 2025? We have another: invest in your local watershed. There are many complex issues on a national and global scale that seem impossible to solve, but we can all do something by starting right in […]
Southwester Editor-in-Chief Mike Goodman Steps Away with Strong Legacy of Service
Mike Goodman, Editor-in-Chief of The Southwester, at Arena Stage after moderating a panel on public safety and violence prevention in June 2024. Courtesy Thelma D. Jones By Melissa Silverman Since 2018, Mike Goodman has had a hand in creating each and every monthly issue of The Southwester, bringing local journalism […]
Young Readers: Old Favorites
By Kitty Felde There was nothing wrong with spending most of December watching your favorite Christmas movie over and over again. There’s nothing wrong with ordering your favorite dish at a restaurant or returning to your favorite spot for vacation year after year.And there’s nothing wrong with re-reading your favorite […]
Spy Museum Hosts Exhibit on Daring Female Spy
By Southwester Staff The International Spy Museum, located at 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, launched a new exhibit to tell the story of Virginia Hall, who left Baltimore to join the French Army as an ambulance driver during World War II. Over the course of the war, she led reconnaissance, sabotage, […]
Understanding Us: A Review of “The Other Americans”
A Review By: Daniya Howard, Grade 9Richard Wright Public Charter School In “The Other Americans,” the playwright, John Leguizamo, explores themes of loyalty, mental health, honesty, and cultural identity as a Puerto Rican American living in Queens, New York. My overall impression was powerful. I experienced a whirlwind of emotions […]
Master P and Tiana Von Johnson Inspire Future Entrepreneurs at Richard Wright Public Charter School
By: Jamari Tyree, Grade 12Richard Wright Public Charter School On November 15, Richard Wright Public Charter School was honored to host an exciting Masterclass event featuring Master P, a renowned rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. The event was attended by various grade levels who were excited to gain knowledge from […]
Community Meeting on Home Rule and Local Legislation Coming Up on January 27
By Southwester Staff The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) will hold its first 2025 community meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM at Arena Stage. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen has accepted an invitation and will be part of a panel discussion on DC Home Rule and his legislation “Strengthening […]