As I was handing out flyers to neighbors to visit the Randall Community Center for an event, I was astonished at how many adults did not know where the community center was located (on I Street). Longtime residents said to me, “Randall School, that’s closed,” or “Oh, you mean the […]
December Community Calendar
WED 3 4:30-5:30 P.M. Game Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752. WED 3 7-9pm: Yoga for adults and teens. All ability levels welcome. Mats provided on site. […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Name? Jess Torres Where did you move from? The Bronx by way of Astoria, NY. When did you move here? Just a few days ago! What is your first impression of Southwest? I was dodging puddles through the rain a few grey afternoons ago when I stumbled over two beautiful […]
Blind Whino: The Lifesaving Neighbor
On Friday, Oct. 24, The Southwester held a Halloween-themed party at Blind Whino to raise money for the paper and celebrate with all of Southwest’s finest at our quadrant’s hottest event space. Residents from all corners of the DC metro area came out in their craziest costumes to show their support for the paper, […]
SW Playground Dedication
The dedication of the new SW Playground located next to the SW Library took place on Nov. 1, 2014. Photos by Perry Klein: (photo caption: The ribbon-cutting.) (photo caption: The dedication plaque. L to R: Elizabeth Vita-Finzi (Resident Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hotel), Felicia Couts, Rev. Ruth Hamilton (Chair of CBCC), ANC […]
News from Waterfront Academy
Hispanic Heritage The students of Waterfront Academy walked to the Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater on the National Mall, had a picnic on the grass, and then enjoyed the show “Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres” to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. “Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres” is a bilingual children’s music show that celebrates […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Name? Peter Kelley. I work in wind energy and live with my girlfriend Valerie. Where did you move from? Mt. Vernon Triangle and Capitol Hill, respectively. When did you move here? In June, to the River Park co-op. What is your first impression of Southwest? We discovered it while ushering […]