Photos courtesy of Philip Baguiao Ms. Peggy Keller, the director of community preparedness and resilience in the DC Department of Health, led a spirited conversation with a small group of SW community residents on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. The activity was held to mark International Disaster Day, which serves […]
Amateur Radio Operator in Southwest Communicates Via Satellite
If you happen to pass by the Capitol Park Plaza building at 201 Eye St. SW some morning or evening, you might find Paul Stoetzer out in the parking lot using ham radio to communicate with other hams in the USA and overseas via any of a number of AMSAT-OSCAR […]
Moving of the Copper Beech Tree from St. Augustine’s
Please enjoy these photos of the moving of the Copper Beech tree from St. Augustine’s across the street to the area near the Lobsterman statue on Oct. 6. It took nearly two weeks to prepare the tree for moving, at a cost of over $100,000. The move itself took the better […]
September Real Estate Report
The Jason Martin Group has been active in the Southwest real estate market for over 10 years. We have been recognized The Wall Street Journal as one of the top teams in the country. We hope that you are enjoying the monthly stats. Sept-14 Sept-13 %Change Sold Dollar Volume $7,714,430 […]
(e)merge Art Exhibit Photos
The annual (e)merge art exhibit show was held at the Capitol Skyline Hotel recently. Here are a few photos. (photo caption: Holly Bass, an artist from Adams Morgan, built a small house and gave performances called “Black Space Rent Party” and “Housewarming” that flourished in the black neighborhoods of […]
November Community Calendar
SAT 1 MAMÁ y Yo: 9:30-11:30 A.M. This class is a Spanish immersion Montessori “Mommy and Me” class. Your child along with a caregiver or parent will participate in a collaborative class, building on foundational vocabulary and skills . Ages 18 months to 3 years. Learn more and register. Waterfront […]
‘Thinking About Jazz’ Featured DC’s Own Shirley Horn
The life and music of Washington, DC jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn was the featured topic at Westminster Church’s Thinking About Jazz event on Oct. 25 from 1-3:00 pm. A panel including Horn’s daughter Rainy Smith, jazz singers Jessica Boykin Settles and Jeannie Marshall, and Westminster’s Jazz Night Program Director, […]