As the sold-out crowd anxiously awaited the arrival of Queens of the Stone Age (lovingly known online as QOTSA), it was met with a stellar and diverse iTunes playlist, which included Dean Martin’s “Mambo Italiano” followed by “Afternoon Delight” (a crowd favorite, which inspired the song to be repeated once more). A fog machine on […]
Design Unveiled for Ward 6 Short-Term Family Housing Program
Photo above: The Short-Term Family Housing project as seen from the north side. Photo below: The Short-Term Family Housing project as seen from I St. SW. (Renderings by Studio 27 Architecture) In Feb. 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an ambitious plan to close DC General, a previously shuttered hospital now serving as the largest family shelter […]
Op-ed: A Continued Concern in a Changing Neighborhood
As Metro continues its SafeTrack program, more and more of our residents have had to find alternative modes of transportation for their daily needs. While Metro is working to keep their riders safe, the city needs to ensure the safety of those who walk, bike, or drive in Southwest DC. The intersection at 4th and M […]
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 4
Author’s note: This is part four of a series on the redevelopment of the old Southeastern University site in Southwest. These articles will serve to provide information for the greater community, and not to take a side on the development debate. This series, started in Sept. 2015, continues to focus on the site at 501 I St. […]
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 3
Photo caption: View of The Bard at 6th and I Streets SW from the Southwest. Author’s Note: This is part three of a series on the redevelopment of the old Southeastern University site in Southwest. These articles will serve to provide information for the greater community, and not to take a side on the development debate. This […]
Akeelah and the Bee: An Interview with Molly Yeselson
Photo courtesy of Dan Norman. Akeelah and the Bee is running at Arena Stage from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27. SWNA’s Katelynd Mahoney was lucky enough to interview Molly Yeselson, who plays the role of Izzy/Snorting Girl/Crying Girl. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Q: What are you most excited about in […]
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 1
Author’s note: This is part one of a series on the redevelopment of the old Southeastern University located at 5th and Eye Streets SW. These articles seek to provide information for the greater community, and not to take a side on the development debate. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” So […]