The fate of Greenleaf residents and of public housing overall is a persistent concern to all residents of Southwest, reflecting the Southwest Small Area Plan’s vision for the community to remain “an exemplary model of equity and inclusion, …a diversity of races, ages and income levels.” As Greenleaf residents’ anxiety […]
Get to Know the New “Southwester” Staff
Last month, the keys to “The Southwester” were handed off to a new Editor-in-Chief, Katelynd Mahoney Anderson, and Copy Editor, Mike Goodman. They are excited to continue the great work of the former Editor-in-Chief, Shannon Vaughn, and Copy Editor, Julia Cole. Katelynd is a fundraising professional in the non-profit industry […]
Register for the SW Holiday Toy Giveaway
The Southwest Comm-Unity Forum recently announced that registration is now open for their Annual “Toys for Tots” Holiday Toy Giveaway. Interested families should register ahead of time at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-comm-unity-forum-annual-toy-giveaway-tickets-50808394275. Toy pick-up will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Blind Whino, located at 700 […]
Get to Know Your ANC Candidates
On Nov. 6, DC residents will have the opportunity to vote for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners on the general election ballot. “The Southwester” reached out to every ANC candidate in ANC6D, and invited them to submit a brief statement about their candidacy. The statements of the responsive candidates are below. “Southwester” […]
Farewell to Part of the SW Family—An Interview with Jenny & Henry Liu
Charles Allen presents the “Jenny and Henry Liu Appreciation Resolution of 2018” to Jenny, Henry and granddaughter Emily (Photo courtesy office of Charles Allen) After 40 years of service, Jenny’s officially closed its doors this summer, though a scaled down version can be found at the Wharf near the top […]
District Shabbat Brings Judaism Back to Southwest
Two of Washington Hebrew Congregation’s rabbis, Rabbi Aaron Miller and Rabbi Eliana Fischel For more than a century, Washington’s Jewish community thrived in the heart of the city. Since 1995, however, there has not been a Jewish synagogue in Southwest. For Southwest’s Jewish community, this meant traveling to other areas […]
DC Candidate Forum on Oct. 29
On Oct. 29, SWNA and “The Southwester” are hosting a candidate forum, so that area residents can hear directly from the candidates prior to the Nov. 6 general election. Come get to know the candidates for the City Council Ward 6 seat, City Council at-large seats and DC Board of […]