With the rapid change in Southwest over the last two years, it is easy to forget about the early stages of the waterfront redevelopment project. The Mandarin Oriental hotel, located a short walk northwest of The Wharf at 1330 Maryland Ave., SW, opened 15 years ago as an anchor project […]
Breaking Through the Door: What is Elevate Interval Fitness?
It is crazy to think it has been six months. What started as a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” feature piece in this newspaper has turned into part of my daily routine. When I first stepped into Elevate Interval Fitness in the new 301 M St., SW building, I did not […]
Community Benefits Group to hold Annual Meeting at Audi Field on March 5
The Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) will hold its Annual Meeting at Audi Field on March 5, from 7-9 p.m. The meeting will be in the Heineken Club room, which is just inside the Premium Entrance of Audi Field, between Gate A and Gate B at the corner […]
World Premiere of “Kleptocracy” is at Arena Stage; Exclusive Interview with Actor Elliott Bales
The collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of Putin in Russia and the examination of the United States’ relationship to Russia, then and now, converge in Kenneth Lin’s powerful drama “Kleptocracy.” Going right to the heart of the greed and manipulation that is behind power, Arena Stage’s Artistic Director Molly […]
Why Amidon-Bowen?
As deadlines approach for DC’s School lottery, many Southwest families are considering whether to send their child to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School (ABES), or elsewhere. Any families considering ABES or other DC public or charter schools must enroll in the lottery by March 1 through www.myschooldc.org. “The Southwester” interviewed the Co-Presidents […]
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 7
Author’s Note: This is part seven 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. This series, started in September of 2015, continues to focus on […]
Transportation Task Force Revs Up
In Nov. 2018, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) renewed its commitment to all activities concerning transportation with the rejuvenation of the Transportation Task Force (TTF). Co-chaired by Bruce Levine and Adom M. Cooper, the task force is comprised of the following members: Lexie Albe, Katelynd Mahoney Anderson, Stacy Baker, Kathik […]