By Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the sun rose in the east corner of the Southwest DC quadrant. That morning, DC360 Church launched its historic debut as a rebrand from Bethel Pentecostal of the Assemblies of God Tabernacle, with a view of the U.S. Capitol Building. […]
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Meets with Southwest Community on Long Bridge Project
By Southwester Staff On May 7, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) held a public meeting at the Southwest Library to discuss the Long Bridge Project. VPRA owns the existing two-track, century-old bridge spanning the Potomac River between Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC. The proposed Long Bridge Project aims to […]
Park Service Installs Titanic Park Signage
After a multi-year project led by the Friends of the Titanic Memorial Park, and the generous financial contributions of neighborhood residents, an official National Park Servic sign was installed at Titanic Memorial Park in mid-April
I Want to Read, but…
By Kitty Felde There’s some comfort in knowing that most parents want their children to develop a love of reading. In fact, a recent poll found that 98% of respondents said they aspire to be a reading nation. The problem is that we’re too busy to pick up a book […]
Arena Stage Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Lineup for 2025-2026 Season
By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage is celebrating all four seasons of its diamond 75th anniversary year with musicals, comedy and drama. The schedule for the upcoming 2025/26 season was announced with a special event in late April, and it includes: Damn Yankees – While the baseball season ends in autumn, […]
Remember The Pearl Commemoration 2025
Photo gallery courtesy of Krista Boccio Article by Dr. Clarence Lusane On Saturday, April 15, 1848, 77 of DC’s enslaved population secretly boarded The Pearl, a ship docked at the Southwest waterfront. In a daring bid for freedom, these men, women, and children planned to sail North under the guise […]
DC Coffee Co: Brewing Connections Near L’Enfant Plaza
By Kelly Thomas As the rhythm of Southwest DC shifts with evolving federal work patterns, one coffee truck has remained a steady presence at L’Enfant Plaza. When federal employees started returning to their offices in Southwest DC earlier this year, William Ishmael was ready to welcome them back – one […]