Southwest residents scramble for other options December 31 will mark the end of the DC Circulator. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Leonard Bechtel When the DC Circulator’s Eastern Market to L’Enfant Plaza bus completes its route on December 31, it will be the last stop for the familiar bus. Earlier […]
Allen Bill Passes Council to Expand Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
By Southwester Staff On October 15, the DC Council approved legislation proposed by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen to expand access to both public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Should it be signed into law by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the bill calls for the District to install […]
Third Annual Mutt Strutt a Success
The 2024 Mutt Strutt costume contest was judged by community leaders, including Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The Southwest DC Community Center hosted its Fall Family Fest and third Annual Mutt Strutt. The event’s kickoff was a one mile “strutt” around Southwest. Charlene, the […]
DC Council Passes Budget with Key Investments for Southwest
By Southwester Staff On June 26, the DC Council passed the Budget Support Act (BSA) with the second of two needed votes, completing its major budget work for the year. The approved budget included important investments for Southwest DC, including:
Grand Opening at The Westerly Brings Housing, Retail to Waterfront Station
Left to right, Affordable Homes and Communities CEO Paul Bernard, The Westerly resident Amber Johnson, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and Hoffman & Associates COO Maria Thompson pose at the grand opening of The Westerly. Courtesy of Daniel Swartz By Southwester Staff On Monday, June 17, DC […]
Amidon-Bowen Bids Farewell to Coach Frank Briscoe – a True Advocate for the Youth
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen addresses the crowd at a ceremony for retiring Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Coach Frank Briscoe. Courtesy of Hugh Ho By Matt Koehler Smokey Robinson’s falsetto flooded the gymnasium of Amidon-Bowen Elementary School on a balmy early June afternoon. The school year was coming to a close – […]
Council Advances Allen’s Transportation Bill Expanding Access to Free Bus Rides
By Southwester Staff In December, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen earned unanimous support from City Council colleagues for his “Metro for DC” bill, which sets the stage for free access to Metrobuses departing from any location in the District beginning this summer. “Today’s vote on this transformational bill shows the […]