In celebration of her amazing life and legacy, Thinking About Jazz at Westminster Church will present a special program marking her 100th birthday on April 25 at 1 p.m. Born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia on April 7, 1915, Billie Holiday survived incredible odds, including isolation, prostitution, racism, sexism, and a persistent […]
Southwest Waterfront Moms Group Forms
Two recent transplants to Southwest, Emily Kelley and Patricia Davis, decided there were other mothers in the neighborhood who might need a support group. After talking on the Nextdoor forum, the moms decided to form the Southwest Waterfront Moms Group. While the group is still in its infancy, the goal of the […]
SWNA Takes the Lead, Announces Waterfront Development Task Force
Photo courtesy of Sarah Gulick. The District of Columbia does not have a governing body to coordinate and regulate waterside development along the District’s waterfront properties on the Anacostia and Potomac rivers. While the Office of Zoning regulates land development, that body has deferred to the MPDC Harbor Patrol and […]
February Real Estate Report
These numbers are very telling. The average sold price is up over 11%. Southwest continues to keep pace with some of the top selling markets in DC! Feb-15 Feb-14 %Change Sold Dollar Volume 3,509,000 $4,861,350 -27.82% Avg Sold Price $319,000 $285,962 11.55% Median Sold Price $310,000 $266,500 16.32% Units Sold […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Name? Bill and Corinne Irwin Where did you move from? Annapolis, MD When did you move here? December 2014 What is your first impression of Southwest? Southwest is a hidden jewel in the District with an exciting future ahead of it. What are you looking forward to most after moving here? Embracing our new community, […]
Amidon-Bowen and Jefferson Academy Teacher Appreciation Event
photo caption: (L to R) NSCP President Bruce DarConte, Councilmember David Grosso, and Amidon Principal Isabella Miller. photo caption: Teachers at the event. photo caption: Councilmember Charles Allen addressing the teachers. Near Southeast Community Partners (NSCP) and Nando’s Peri-Peri in Yards Park hosted the second annual Teacher Appreciation Event on Feb. […]
Benny Golson Jazz Master Award Conferred on Jazz Night at Westminster
On March 12, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble (HUJE) awarded Westminster’s Jazz Night program the 2015 Benny Golson Award for its outstanding, long-time service to jazz. First conferred on jazz master Benny Golson in 1996 to honor his legacy, this award has been previously given to Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, Donald […]