The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial opened on Ohio Drive in the Southwest section of the Tidal Basin. The memorial opened to the public during the week of Aug. 21 to crowds and fanfare. The official dedication ceremony that was to be held August 28 was postponed due to Hurricane […]
Information gathering for Certified Business Enterprise licensees to be held Oct. 6
Being licensed as a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) is an important step to taking advantage of economic opportunities arising from development. A wine and cheese informational/networking gathering for near SE and SW residents with CBE licenses will be held Oct. 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Westminster Church located […]
Lucky Kabob hosts graduation
The Computer-for-Kids graduation was a remarkable experience not only because of the reason the community had come together, but because of the location: Lucky Kabob restaurant. Lucky Kabob is an unpretentious Indian restaurant in Southwest on Q Street just off South Capitol Street. At a time when other nearby restaurants […]
SW ArtsFest Map & Schedule
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Fifth Annual SW Comm-Unity Day
On Sat., Aug. 6, the SW Comm-Unity Forum held its fifth annual SW Comm-Unity Day at King Greenleaf Recreation Center. This community- and family-focused event is a unique opportunity for organizations to display their programs, services, and activities with a focus on community building and family with themes that include […]
Development news
Pre-leasing has begun at Foundry Lofts. The apartment units will have 12-14’ ceilings, exposed brick and concrete beams, along with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Move-ins at the 170-unit apartment building at The Yards are scheduled to begin in October. 950 L’Enfant Plaza was put on the […]
Southwest D.C. Waterfront Boat Home Tour
On Aug. 13, our neighbors and resident liveaboards at Gangplank Marina opened up their homes to the public to show what it’s like living on the water in our nation’s capitol. All 300 tickets were sold, and proceeds from the tour were donated to the Earth Conservation Corps and the […]