By Mike Goodman Bang! Zoom go the Nationals! Following a stellar close to the regular season, and a playoff run featuring strong Nationals pitching and productivity throughout the lineup, the Nationals finished the fight as World Series Champions. For the fifth time this postseason, the Nationals trailed in an elimination […]
“The Grill” Coming to the Wharf
By Southwester Staff Watch for a Jan. 2019 opening of the latest restaurant on the Wharf, The Grill. Chef Roberto Santibañez, in partnership with KNEAD Hospitality + Design, are planning this contemporary, upscale American bar and grill, to be located at 99 Market Square, SW. The modern, 5,400 square foot […]
Meet SWBID Ambassador Verna Lyles
By Donna Purchase Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community in which to live, work, visit and play! Verna Lyles joined SWBID 6 months ago as ambassador. She’s part […]
Amidon-Bowen Tutor of the Month: Bryan Harris
By Ava Millstone On the evening of Sept. 10, the most beautiful thing at the Wharf offices wasn’t the magnificent sunset dipping into the Washington Channel. It was the 32 community members who met with SWNA’s Education & Scholarship Task Force to learn about volunteering with the Amidon-Bowen Tutoring program. […]
Josh Norman Surprises Students After Final Pre-Season Game, Offers Inspiration
By Jan Adams, Jonathan Clark and Iman Brown Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman recently teamed up with JMA Solutions LLC. to surprise young student-athletes of Jefferson Middle School Academy and Eastern High School after the final preseason game. The football pro likes having a positive presence within the Southwest community […]
Tantania Brown: Southwest Born & Bred, Destined For Greatness
By Kym Chandler Her former coach describes her as “having dedication like no other.” Her demeanor suggests a maturity well beyond her 22 years. Her accomplishments foretell a remarkable future and yet, she remains humble, focused and grounded. It all began in Southwest DC where Tantania grew up watching Denise […]
Southwest Spoon: Enjoy the Trip at Kaliwa
By Mike Goodman Prepare for your journey through Southeast Asia at Kaliwa on The Wharf, a family-style, Asian fusion restaurant that features dishes from Thailand, the Philippines and Korea. This is an establishment that prides itself on both the variations and similarities of the food traditions in this part of […]