By Matthew Koehler Rushing into ARTECHOUSE, I gave my name to one of the hosts in an exhalation of breath before taking another big gulp of air. They didn’t have me on the list but, “Not to worry,” the cheerful host said, “Are you part of the media?” I smiled […]
District’s Largest Infrastructure Project Employing District Residents
By Leslie Green The construction of the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, also known as the South Capitol Street Bridge, is the largest infrastructure project in the history of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). In addition to increasing vehicular and pedestrian safety and improving transportation options and convenience, the […]
Op-ed: City Sing and Play Opens in Southwest
By Emily Olmsted My name is Emily Olmsted and I’m a Washington, DC native and current Southwester bringing the joy of children’s music and movement classes to the Southwest Waterfront community! I am the owner and teacher at City Sing And Play, a new licensed Music Together® center in the […]
Stickwork Artist Weaves Something Special for U.S. Botanic Garden’s 200th Anniversary
By Sheila Wickouski In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year. Combining carpentry skills with love of nature, Dougherty is known for creating installations woven from plant materials, […]
The Tall Ship to Visit the Wharf in November
By Beth Hall The Tall Ship, La Nao Santa Maria, will be at the Wharf and available for tours Nov. 12-13, Nov 15-17. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Discounts are available for families and school groups. The visit consists of a self guided tour through the […]
SW’s Joe Madison to be Inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame
Exclusive interview with broadcaster and activist known as “The Black Eagle” By Mike Goodman On Nov. 8, Southwest resident Joe Madison will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York City. The honor comes in recognition of a distinguished career in which Madison […]
SW Community Gardens, Six Years and Growing
By Coy McKinney At 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, the garden closed for the remainder of 2019. The closing of the gates represented the sixth year of crop cultivation at Southwest Community Gardens. Like every year we’ve had so far, 2019 was unique and full of lessons learned, new and […]