As I ride my Capital Bikeshare up 4th Street towards the National Mall, I start to remember my college years back at North Georgia College and the many nights I spent looking up at the stars. For three years I worked at our school’s observatory, including two at the planetarium. […]
June Real Estate Report
Much like the stock market, property values can go up and down. If you have been following our monthly updates, you will quickly realize that Southwest has been and continues to be on an upward climb. I believe the numbers this month tell the story. If you are thinking about […]
Nonuments’ Artists’ Quotes
Starting next month Nonuments will come to Southwest and transform the open lot north of Safeway like never before. The five artists selected share their thoughts: “Working on Nonuments is giving me an opportunity to wrestle with developing evocative visual content that has the potential to draw attention to the […]
Construction Begins on CBCC’s Southwest Playground Project
After almost four years of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council’s (CBCC) planning, fundraising, and advocacy, construction fencing appeared around the 3rd and I Street SW Library Park on Monday, June 30th. Department of General Services-certified contractor HRGM began tree removal and pruning as part of phase one of […]
Dawdlers and Tiaras
The girls are decked out in their most flamboyant outfits. Sequins, garish makeup, false teeth, and false eyelashes are a common sight among the group. High heels, a questionable choice in footwear for their age group, abound. Boas and sparkly bold jewelry adorn their brightly colored costumes and feathered headdresses. […]
PN Hoffman to Develop 600 Water Street at Waterfront Park
PN Hoffman (PNH), a developer of urban mixed-use properties and communities across the Washington metropolitan area, recently announced its plans to redevelop the St Augustine’s Church site in Southwest next to The Wharf project providing a new Church facing Maine Ave. and an adjoining condominium building of 108 units. Across […]
August Community Calendar
AUGUST SAT 2 10:30 A.M. Family Story Time. Join us for stories, songs and activities to celebrate the season. For children of all ages and their families. SW Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place SW. 202-724-4752 SAT 2 4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation […]