A huge cadre of children, parents, teachers, and staff attended Amidon PTA Back-to-School Night on Sept. 9 at Nationals Park. In what has become an annual tradition, the Nationals have partnered with Amidon-Bowen Elementary School and the PTA to make Back-to-School Night a fantastic success. This year, family night at […]
Due South Brings Southern Sophistication to Navy Yard
Get ready, readers! Due South is the latest addition to the plethora of bars and restaurants located in the ever-growing Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, and with it comes southern fare with an upscale twist. We recently attended the restaurant’s grand opening celebration to test things out and get the scoop on […]
NSCP Selected as Adopt-a-School Partner to Amidon-Bowen
Near Southeast Community Partners (NSCP) was proud to be selected by DC Public Schools (DCPS) as the Adopt-A-School partner to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. This program is designed to facilitate and foster school-partner relationships that are uniquely tailored to support both the school and partner’s shared priorities. Schools and partners will […]
DCHA Greenleaf Community Planning Meeting
The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) will be holding a series of meetings for residents, neighbors, and community organizations in the Southwest DC community to participate in redevelopment planning for the Greenleaf gardens, extension, addition, senior, and mid-rise properties. Get the latest news about what is happening with the […]
Amidon-Bowen Opening Day 2015
Photo caption: Teddy the Racing President from the Washington Nationals at Amidon-Bowen’s new playground. Photo caption: Teddy greeting the students. Opening day at Amidon-Bowen is always exciting and this year was no exception. The positive energy shown by all involved, especially the students, was truly encouraging. With all of the planning that […]
OPED: It’s Just Not Right
There is lots of talk and anticipation of a new soccer stadium coming to Buzzard Point. The new stadium will bring thousands of fans and visitors to an area that has been a heavily utilized industrial area for decades. A trip down to Buzzard Point reveals concerning images and overwhelming […]
Women’s Voices Theater Festival at Arena Stage
The Washington theater season this September and October kicks off a historic first with The Women’s Voices Theater Festival. First Lady Michelle Obama will serve as honorary chair of this unprecedented two-month effort. Arena Stage, led by artistic director Molly Smith, is one of seven originating theaters of the citywide […]