Komen Toastmasters marked its 20th anniversary on Nov.19, 2017. In honor of the occasion, a special open house was held at 10:30 a.m. at the Southwest Library. Members of the public were invited to learn more about Komen Toastmasters, which has been dedicated to helping people become better speakers and leaders for […]
Museum of the Bible Unveils $42M High-Tech Experience
The Museum of the Bible debuted a comprehensive ecosystem of technology: a $42 million investment in a visitor experience that will be unrivaled in the industry when the museum that invites all people to engage with the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible opens in DC in late 2017. The […]
Amidon-Bowen Parent Resource Center Opens
Center Named in Honor of Ron McBee “Just imagine,” the song taken from the 15th episode of Season 2 of the children’s TV and video show, Barney & Friends performed by the Amidon-Bowen students’ choir under the direction of music teacher Para Perry for the Grand Opening of the school […]
Christmas Tradition Continues
Photo caption: St. Matthew’s members and SW neighbors at the 2015 Christmas tree giveaway. Groundbreaking for the new church was in September. St. Matthews Lutheran Church will be giving away trees again this year. St. Matthews broke ground on their new building in October. Many of you have seen the large […]
Reading Is Fundamental Celebrates 50 Years of Inspiring Children to Read
Reading is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary of inspiring children to read, learn, and grow by hosting a virtual birthday party at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, DC. Award-winning singer and actress Jordin Sparks; passionate advocate, actor, and musician Tray Chaney; and notable […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Barbara Ehrlich Named Volunteer of the Year
Barbara Ehrlich, an active member of the Southwest DC community, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) for her 25 years of service with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Ehrlich played a significant role in the creation of the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks […]
SW Residents Respond to Change Through Playwriting and Visual Art
What is Southwest DC? What do the past, present, and future of the neighborhood look like to its residents, as the community changes around them? These questions and more lie at the heart of Crossing the Street: SW Is…, a new public arts project underway in Southwest, led by local […]