Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community to live, work and visit. Daniel Jones heard about employment opportunities with the BID from a friend and joined the team in 2014. Over the years he […]
The Southwest Spoon: Ode to Masala Art
When owner Atul Bhola opened Masala Art on 4th St., SW in July 2014, my wife and I simply could not stay away. We relished in the complexity of the Murg Makhani, with its thick, tomato-based curry that could turn the plainest of chicken into a delicacy, and the Saag Paneer with melt-in-your-mouth cheese and […]
Life on the Water, and on the Move
Southwest’s Gangplank Marina recently moved downstream slightly and changed considerably, as its infrastructure was upgraded as part of the development of the Wharf. As residents of Gangplank, my family and I moved the boat we live on to its new slip. The night before we did, I reflected on the happy and eventful years we spent in the marina’s previous incarnation: Tomorrow we leave these rickety wooden […]
Changes of Latitude at Wharf Gangplank Marina
Imagine moving 76 homes to a newly created neighborhood where everyone has new neighbors, new front yards and new infrastructure. That’s exactly what happened at Wharf Gangplank Marina from Feb. 3-6, when new docks were opened for the Gangplank community that lives on their vessels. Over three full days the floating homes were motored and […]
SW Parents Voice Kid Safety Concerns over Shakespeare Development
Amidon-Bowen PTA Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose Rezoning of Parcel at 501 I St., SW On March 5, the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School PTA formally voted to oppose the rezoning of the parcel at 501 I St., SW, where Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) and Erkiletian Development Group have proposed to build a 50+ foot mixed-use development, featuring […]
Career Mentoring Program Launches in SW
D.C. Mentoring and Achievement Program (D.C. MAAP), a new workforce development program in Southwest D.C., opened its doors Saturday, Feb. 16. This new initiative will assist D.C. residents looking for entry-level jobs, particularly in the hospitality, entertainment and service sectors. The economic, racial and physical landscape of Southwest is changing rapidly. By working with local […]
Interview with Kitty Felde, Author of “Welcome to Washington, Fina Mendoza”
Kitty Felde and her husband, Tad Daley, moved from Los Angeles to Southwest D.C. in 2009 when Felde was assigned to cover Capitol Hill for a public radio station in Calif. Kitty and Tad lived at River Park on Delaware Ave. until 2018, though they still own their unit. While living in Southwest, they loved […]