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Day: February 9, 2016

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Hyatt Opens in SW, Offers Neighborhood Rate

A new “Southwest Neighbor Rate” was created by Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall (located at 400 E St. SW) to offer a special rate for all Southwest residents to take advantage of a “staycation” or to book family and friends that may be coming into town for the holidays or […]

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Black History Month: Black Figures in Southwest’s History

Martin Puryear Martin Puryear, sculptor, was featured in Time magazine’s July 9, 2001 issue in a series on “America’s Best” about prominent contemporary artists. Born in 1941, Puryear and his family lived primarily at Half & O Streets SW. He attended Syphax Elementary School in Southwest, eventually matriculating from The Catholic […]

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Op-ed: Southwest Still Remembered

Southwest has always been a special place that people are drawn back to and they tend to form connections to this neighborhood that last a lifetime. The phrase “I know my neighbor” has meaning in Southwest. One can quickly see the huge amount of diversity and sense of belonging among residents […]

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