Get ready, readers! Due South is the latest addition to the plethora of bars and restaurants located in the ever-growing Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, and with it comes southern fare with an upscale twist. We recently attended the restaurant’s grand opening celebration to test things out and get the scoop on […]
Near Southeast Community Partners (NSCP) was proud to be selected by DC Public Schools (DCPS) as the Adopt-A-School partner to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. This program is designed to facilitate and foster school-partner relationships that are uniquely tailored to support both the school and partner’s shared priorities. Schools and partners will […]
The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) will be holding a series of meetings for residents, neighbors, and community organizations in the Southwest DC community to participate in redevelopment planning for the Greenleaf gardens, extension, addition, senior, and mid-rise properties. Get the latest news about what is happening with the […]
Photo caption: Teddy the Racing President from the Washington Nationals at Amidon-Bowen’s new playground. Photo caption: Teddy greeting the students. Opening day at Amidon-Bowen is always exciting and this year was no exception. The positive energy shown by all involved, especially the students, was truly encouraging. With all of the planning that […]
There is lots of talk and anticipation of a new soccer stadium coming to Buzzard Point. The new stadium will bring thousands of fans and visitors to an area that has been a heavily utilized industrial area for decades. A trip down to Buzzard Point reveals concerning images and overwhelming […]
The Washington theater season this September and October kicks off a historic first with The Women’s Voices Theater Festival. First Lady Michelle Obama will serve as honorary chair of this unprecedented two-month effort. Arena Stage, led by artistic director Molly Smith, is one of seven originating theaters of the citywide […]
The Southwest Comm-Unity Forum would like to recognize all the organizations that made the ninth annual “Summer In Lansburgh Park” a huge success: Blind Whino, Friends of SW, the SWNA Youth Activities Task Force, the DC Department of General Services, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, ANC 6D, and the […]
