Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, in partnership with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. and the D.C. Department of Employment Services, opens its doors for the 12th semi-annual D.C. Career Fair on Friday, Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The […]
DC’s Baddest Night of Doing Good; DC Central Kitchen’s 15th Annual Capital Food Fight to be held at the Anthem
On Thursday, Nov. 8, the Anthem will host an event that can only be described as entertaining, debaucherous and delectable. That’s right—the 15th Annual Capital Food Fight, which benefits the work of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), is coming to Southwest. “I have always been a huge fan of this particular […]
“Turn Me Loose” at Arena Stage is Powerful and Provocative; Exclusive Interview with Supporting Actor John Carlin
Comedian & activist Dick Gregory, illustration by Charles Chaisson, Photo courtesy of Arena Stage “Turn Me Loose” is true to the spirit of Dick Gregory, who was a stand-up comedian, activist, author and serious commentator on politics. He is known as the first African-American comedian to expose audiences to racial comedy. […]
Komen Toastmasters Moves to Westminster Presbyterian
Southwest’s Komen Toastmasters has moved its meetings from the Southwest Branch Library to Westminster Presbyterian Church in advance of library construction. Komen Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership club, continues to meet on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. until noon, as it has for […]
Southwest Tour of Homes on Sunday, Oct. 7
A Capitol Square Place home featured on the upcoming house tour The Waterfront Village recently announced its inaugural “Homes of the Southwest Waterfront” house tour. This house tour, one of the major fundraisers of the year for the organization, will be Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Waterfront […]
Where DC Meets, One Year Later
Coordinates of District Wharf as seen on manhole covers throughout the property Stroll down Wharf Street on any given evening and you will see locals and visitors, families with strollers and businessmen, cyclists and photographers. They are all coming down to District Wharf for a different reason—to capture that picture […]
Uniform Upgrade for MPD Officers
Later this fall you may not recognize our Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. Starting in October, new uniforms will be issued to all sworn officers through the rank of Sergeant. The light blue shirt and dark cargo pants you are used to seeing will be replaced by a navy blue shirt […]