For Southwest residents, the following are primary sources of information about crime and safety: PSA 105 Lt Nicholas Gallucci and/or Sgt. Michael Architzel, meet with the SW community each month to discuss crime trends and answer community questions. Currently, 1D Commander Daniel Hickson is seeking an individual or community organization […]
July Community Calendar
JULY MON 1 @ 7-8:30 P.M. PAWS of Southwest. The July monthly meeting is open to the public in the downstairs community room of in the SW Neighborhood Library. Also find us at PAWS of Southwest on Facebook. WED 3 @ 5:30 PM. Summer Readings with the SW Neighborhood Library, […]
ANC 6D Meeting Report
At the June Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D meeting, officers from the owners association of Waterfront Tower spoke. They asked the Commission to support the nomination for Historic Landmark designation by the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board. The Commission did vote unanimously to support the nomination. The Review Board will meet […]
Southwest Chamber Players to Perform Verdi’s “Macbeth”
The Southwest Chamber Players will be performing Verdi’s “Macbeth” tonight 7:30pm at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Their 171st concert will feature Jose Sacin and Harlie Sponaugle. Admission is free! For more information, check out their website at http://www.southwestchamberplayers.org/
Remembering Jackie Robinson
Last month the Washington Nationals, in conjunction with DC Public Schools, Warner Brothers, and the Regal Gallery Theater, treated nearly 400 high school students from 14 DC schools to a special showing of the film “42,” which highlights the impact of Jackie Robinson’s legacy on American history. Following the screening, […]
Reading Is Fundamental Returns Home
On Friday May 10th, after 46 years, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) returned home to where it was founded in 1966 by Margaret McNamara: Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. Amidon’s Principal Izabela Miller welcomed RIF President and CEO Carol Rasco, RIF Board of Director Margaret McNamara-Pastor, DC Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson, as […]
Zev Feder: One of SW’s Finest
IN MEMORIUM On a crisp spring evening in May, we joined Zev and Renee Feder at their cozy Southwest DC townhouse to profile a long-time community leader and friend of many. Zev is a humble but frank Southwest resident who many Southwesters may have never met, but those who have […]