Our community, as defined by the ANC boundaries is one of the most exciting communities in the United States. The extraordinary growth in less than ten years is a result of our proximity to the Capitol complex and other federal anchors like the Washington Navy Yard and Fort McNair, the […]
A Community Center in Our Sights
The Southwest and Near Southeast waterfront communities continue to attract newcomers. Drawn by relatively affordable housing, accessible public transportation, a reopened commercial 4th Street, the vibrant Arena Stage and the Washington National’s Stadium the area is attracting an influx of young professionals and some empty nesters. More development is coming, […]
“Breaking New Ground” on September 28
Planning proceeds apace for SW ArtsFest 2013. Our annual neighborhood arts festival this year will have the theme “Breaking New Ground.” Theme 2013 takes its inspiration from ongoing neighborhood redevelopment. The old EPA towers have already experienced extensive renovation. This year will see groundbreaking on the waterfront and on 4th […]
ANC 6D February Meeting: SW Small Area Plan to be Complete This Year
Tarek Bolden of the DC Office of Planning told our Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and the audience about DC Small Area Plans. The plans go through about seven steps, with a lot of community input. When all agree that the best plan has been reached, the city councilmember who represents the […]
Coach Finds Victory Even in a Loss
Paradoxically, it was the moment it became clear that the Amidon-Bowen boys’ basketball team had no chance of winning their first playoff game in over two years that their coach, Frank Briscoe, felt his greatest pride in them. “Anybody can win,” he said. “It’s how you lose that shows the […]
Amidon-Bowen Hosts Willow Bill
Amidon-Bowen Elementary School had a very special guest artist come for a visit on January 22 and 23. His name is Willow Bill. He comes from Oregon. He brought a variety of willow branches to each class and made an almost life-sized willow reindeer. He used coyote willow from Nevada, […]
Bethesda Chamber Singers to Perform at Art & Spirit Coffeehouse
The Bethesda Chamber Singers, an a cappella singing group, will be featured at the Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. program of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church’s Art and Spirit Coffeehouse, 600 M Street, SW. According to spokesman John Carley, “the Bethesda Chamber Singers have been making a cappella music with panache for more than […]