Parents, how many times have you told your kids they have to finish their homework and study before they can do any “cool” things? Just about every parent I’ve met says that their child’s education is their number one priority. And why do parents set this goal? Because they want […]
Seasons Changing: Fall into Randall Community Center
The renovation of the playground and plaza on I Street SW at South Capitol Street provides an attractive space for residents of all ages—toddlers to adults. Now, the little brick building (Randall Community Center) on the corner has begun its own facelift. This summer the bars were removed from the […]
Oliver! Comes to Arena Stage
The classic Charles Dickens character this winter is not that poor crippled Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol. It’s Oliver, an innocent orphan being trained to be a thief. Arena Artistic Director Molly Smith has brought one of the all time hits of musical theater here for the holidays! The […]
OPED: Six Principles to Guide ANC 6D Redevelopment
Reflecting the Southwest Small Area Plan and the Community Benefits Coordinating Council’s (CBCC’s) mission “…to ensure that ANC 6D redevelopment sustains neighborhood diversity and improves residents’ quality of life,” CBCC has adopted six principles with which to assess redevelopment proposals. In CBCC’s view, framing principles are increasingly important as Planned […]
NASM Explainers Program Expands Beyond DC
A 25-minute walk from the Southwest Waterfront and you can be among the stars! That is about how long it takes to the fabulous National Air and Space Museum (NASM) in the Southwest quadrant. One of the most popular programs at NASM is the “explainers.” This diverse group of high […]
November Community Calendar
Please click the PDF below for November’s community events.
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 2
Author’s Note: This is part two of a series on the redevelopment of the old Southeastern University site in Southwest. These articles will serve to provide information for the greater community, and not to take a side on the development debate. Last month this series began by focusing on members of the […]