Nonuments’ Artists’ Quotes

Starting next month Nonuments will come to Southwest and transform the open lot north of Safeway like never before. The five artists selected share their thoughts: “Working on Nonuments is giving me an opportunity to wrestle with developing evocative visual content that has the potential to draw attention to the […]

Construction Begins on CBCC’s Southwest Playground Project

After almost four years of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council’s (CBCC) planning, fundraising, and advocacy, construction fencing appeared around the 3rd and I Street SW Library Park on Monday, June 30th. Department of General Services-certified contractor HRGM began tree removal and pruning as part of phase one of […]

Dawdlers and Tiaras

The girls are decked out in their most flamboyant outfits. Sequins, garish makeup, false teeth, and false eyelashes are a common sight among the group. High heels, a questionable choice in footwear for their age group, abound. Boas and sparkly bold jewelry adorn their brightly colored costumes and feathered headdresses. […]

PN Hoffman to Develop 600 Water Street at Waterfront Park

PN Hoffman (PNH), a developer of urban mixed-use properties and communities across the Washington metropolitan area, recently announced its plans to redevelop the St Augustine’s Church site in Southwest next to The Wharf project providing a new Church facing Maine Ave. and an adjoining condominium building of 108 units. Across […]

August Community Calendar

AUGUST SAT 2              10:30 A.M. Family Story Time. Join us for stories, songs and activities to celebrate the season. For children of all ages and their families.   SW Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place SW. 202-724-4752 SAT 2              4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation […]

Aya Community Markets Comes to Southwest

Aya Community Markets, a farmers market and holistic health experience, will operate from the grounds of Christ United Methodist Church (901 4th Street SW) every Saturday from 9am-1pm. The market was founded and managed by Dreaming Out Loud, a nonprofit working throughout DC, and features produce from Crazy Farm, a family-owned farm […]