By Marva Gumbs Jennings and Daryl Byler, Christ United Methodist Church Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) has occupied the corner of 4th and I Streets SW since 1961 when the merger of two churches — Gorsuch Memorial and Lewis Memorial— was the embodiment of an interracial worshiping community during the […]
Amidon-Bowen Bids Farewell to Coach Frank Briscoe – a True Advocate for the Youth
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen addresses the crowd at a ceremony for retiring Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Coach Frank Briscoe. Courtesy of Hugh Ho By Matt Koehler Smokey Robinson’s falsetto flooded the gymnasium of Amidon-Bowen Elementary School on a balmy early June afternoon. The school year was coming to a close – […]
Former SWNA Scholar Nick Moses: Educator and Leader
Nicholas (Nick) Moses. Courtesy of Nick Moses by John White The Southwest Waterfront has birthed, educated and nurtured youths who overcame challenges to reach great heights. The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s (SWNA) Education and Scholarship Task Force (ESTF) has been a hub in our incubator, and 27 year old Nicholas (Nick) […]
Splash into a Swimmable Anacostia On July 8 with Special Event from Anacostia Riverkeeper
Anacostia Riverkeeper’s water quality monitoring tracks progress toward a safe, swimmable waterway. Courtesy of Anacostia Riverkeeper By Petra Baldwin, Project Coordinator, Anacostia Riverkeeper Did you know that kids used to splash around in the Anacostia River in the summer? Today, this urban waterway that runs through the heart of DC is […]
New Buzzard Point Location Means Expansion, Growth for DC Central Kitchen
The cafe at DC Central Kitchen’s new location at 2121 First Street SW will offer coffee and light fare to the public. Courtesy of DC Central Kitchen By Guy Aldridge DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) opened its doors at a new expansive Buzzard Point facility in March. Last month, The Southwester took […]