By Southwester Staff Twenty-five years ago, Colin Hall began his first assignment with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in the First District, which includes Southwest. Last year, he returned to the First District, taking on the role of Commander in July 2023. As Commander Hall marks his one-year anniversary in the […]
National Men’s Health Awareness Month and Juneteenth Celebration
By Brian C. Byrd Juneteenth is a day of celebration for the African American community, as it marks the daywhen slaves in Texas discovered they were officially free. Just as this day has become a nationalholiday, organizations such as the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) haveworked tirelessly to ensure that people of color also have freedom in their health. “Our vision isto […]
Young Readers: Stop and Start
By Kitty Felde Admit it. Our attention spans have shrunk in this era of social media. It’s even worse with kids. So how do you get a child to put down the phone and pick up a book? One solution, offered by our neighbors to the north, is perfect for […]
Public Safety Forum in SW DC — It Takes a Village
Courtesy of Perry Klein On June 24, 2024, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly hosted a forum at Arena Stage entitled “Public Safety Forum in SW DC – It Takes a Village.” The participants highlighted the strong coordination between the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and community organizations, but agreed that more can […]
Ocean Racing Yachts Stop at The Wharf on Around-the-World Journey
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The Wharf hosted eleven Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts from June 17-25, with over 200 rac-ing crew resting before the final leg of their eight stage journey circumnavigating the globe, a race of 40,000 nautical miles through the world’s toughest oceans. One of […]
An Evening with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
By Lisa Simms Booth and Thelma D. Jones In this fast-paced world that we live in today, stress can be overwhelming, and if you are dealing with cancer or other chronic illnesses, it is even worse. Are you interested in exploring ways to cope with stress and creating your own […]
Summer Brings Fresh Opportunities for Community Engagement
By Katrina Avila Dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community since its inception, Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) prioritizes providing essential resources such as food, cleaning supplies, household items, and clothing to our neighbors. The partnership between Christ United Methodist Church and the Southwest Pod of […]