Food Fight Fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen Packs Anthem

The 20th anniversary of the Capital Food Fight fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen took place November 7th at The Anthem. Guests enjoyed bites from local eateries and cooking competitions included celebrity chef Carla Hall and former Washington National Ryan Zimmerman. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman  On November 7, […]

Virtual Tutoring Program Seeks Community Volunteers

By Katrina Avila  Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) has always centered the safety, well-being, and dignity of our neighbors. Since its inception, SYC/W6MA has worked relentlessly to provide essential resources—including food, cleaning supplies, school materials, digital devices, household goods, and clothing—to those in need. Central to this mission […]

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 […]