In response to U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz’s (R–UT) announcement that he will not seek re-election, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen issued the following statement: “This is great news for everyone in DC who was frustrated with Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s attempts to block and change local DC laws from his perch […]
Architectural Change Proposed for Historic Building on Ft. McNair
The Department of the Army has submitted a concept design for the proposed modifications to Building 58, located at Fort McNair. Building 58, located in the northwest corner of the installation, currently accommodates medical clinic functions. It was built in 1884 in the Second Empire architectural style. It occupies a […]
SWNA Education Task Force Scholarship Award Recipient Spotlight
The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) Education and Scholarship Task Force (ESTF) is pleased to spotlight three-time SWNA-ESTF scholarship award recipient Gary T. Hill. Gary is the youngest of four children born to Gary and Lureva Hill, and has been a Southwest resident his entire 21 years of life at The […]
An Interview with Joy Jones
Joy Jones is a native Washingtonian who currently plays the role of Beneatha Younger in Arena Stage’s production of A Raisin in the Sun. Q: Beneatha is a brilliant and complicated character. What is it like to play her? A: It’s a joy to play Beneatha: She is principled, intelligent, and […]
The Wharf Offers Apartment Rental Opportunities for All Income Levels
There soon will be exciting residential rental opportunities at The Wharf. Leasing begins in late May and move-ins start in August for the two new apartment buildings, Incanto and The Channel. SW/Near SE residents who desire to live at The Wharf are encouraged to apply. There will be a lottery […]
SW Garden Kicks Off New Season
What a kick-off we had last month to begin our gardening year! Shout out to Southwest (and its honorary visiting residents), way to represent! If the kick-off is a sign of things to come, we’re about to have our best year yet! More than 50 people stopped by to contribute their talents, time, […]
New Dentist Office Opens at Waterfront Station
Drs. Dan Jones and Leslie-Anne Fitzpatrick have opened their new dental offices, Smile Beautiful Dental, at Waterfront Station (1101 4th St. SW), filling one of the last available spaces. Longtime residents may remember Dr. Jones’s father, Dr. Paul Jones, but everyone knows the tooth-shaped bike parking space at the corner […]