By Melissa Silverman At a January 9 meeting, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission members representing the Southwest Waterfront officially began their new term with a monthly meeting and election of officers. Following redistricting, the single-member districts of Ward 6 saw shifting lines that changed the boundaries of areas represented by incumbent […]
Greenleaf Senior Residents Celebrate the Holidays
Photo caption: Ms. Belinda Belk (seated, center), president of Greenleaf Gardens senior apartments, surrounded by her residents. ‘Tis the season to celebrate holiday greetings with the residents of the Greenleaf Gardens senior apartments. The spirit of Christmas was in full swing as the residents, who were dressed in their most […]
St. Dominic’s Church Regales Neighborhood Children With New Winter Coats
A festive spirit reigned as volunteers from St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus handed out 50 brand new winter coats on November 23rd to needy children living in the Greenleaf Gardens Apartments. The parishioners of St. Dominic’s had raised more than $2,300, which paid for 120 coats, […]
HUD Secretary & FCC Chairman Introduce Initiative in SW
On February 14 (Valentine’s Day), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski joined Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and representatives from the DC Housing authority at the Southwest Family Enhancement Center at Greenleaf Gardens to announce a new national digital literacy partnership that will benefit residents in […]