Randall Rec Center Renovation Project Design Shared at Community Meeting

The proposed design for a renovated Randall Recreation Center at South Capitol and I Streets SW. Courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation By Southwester Staff In October, the DC Department of General Services and DC Department of Parks and Recreation presented an update on the scheduled $18.5 million renovation […]

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 […]

Theater Alliance Takes Up Residence in Southwest

The Theater Alliance will present its current season at The Westerly. Courtesy of Theater Alliance By Southwester Staff Theater Alliance, which was founded in 1993 as a community theater and became a professional company in 2001, will present its new season from a first-floor space in The Westerly, located at […]

October’s Highs and Lows at Audi Field: Washington Spirit Clinch Playoffs, D.C. United Fall Short

The Washington Spirit earned the right to host a postseason game at Audi Field. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez  As the regular soccer season came to a close in October, Audi Field witnessed a tale of two vastly different outcomes for its resident teams. The Washington Spirit and D.C. […]