By Katrina Avila Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritizing the safety, well-being, and dignity of our neighbors. Since its inception, SYC/W6MA has worked diligently to provide essential resources—such as food, cleaning supplies, school materials, digital devices, household items, and clothing—to those in […]
Councilmember Allen Recognizes Neighborhood Leaders in Annual Awards Ceremony
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen presents a 2024 Brickie Award to Pam Troutman, Executive Director of Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff In December, DC Councilmember Charles Allen hosted the 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards at Arena Stage in Southwest. The Brickies is an annual celebration […]
D.C. United Foundation, Hope Foundation Reentry Network Partner for Holiday Cheer
Debra Harris and Rita Gray of the Hope Foundation Reentry Network welcome families to the organization’s holiday party, sponsored by the D.C. United Foundation. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman The D.C. United Foundation partnered with the Hope Foundation Reentry Network to bring the spirit of the holiday season […]
Arena Stage Hosts Free Preview of Local Performing Arts Summer Camps
By Southwester Staff This month, over a dozen DC-area performing arts summer camps will gather at Arena Stage for a free public fair, where future campers can meet camp representatives and sample offerings for the upcoming summer camp season. The fair provides families of elementary, middle, and high school students […]
Parents Raise Concerns with Swing Space Plan for Amidon-Bowen Renovation
DCPS Plans to Bus Students Across Town for 2 Years; Community Meeting on Feb. 6 Photos from Amidon-Bowen’s 2019 history project school exhibit that recreated Southwest photographer Joseph Owen Curtis’ photos from the mid-20th century. Left: “Corner of 4th and I” by Mekhi Bailey (Amidon 5th grader); Top Right: “4th […]
Join The Southwester in 2025
If your New Year’s resolution was to engage with your community, support local journalism, build a better neighborhood, or join a great community organization, The Southwester is seeking additions to its all-volunteer staff. Since 1963, The Southwester has been the voice of Southwest DC, documenting history as it happens from […]
Join Your Community in the New Year
By Southwester Staff The first community meeting of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) in the new year will take place at Arena Stage on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome as we present information on two topics of interest: “Home Rule” and the “Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education and […]