By Southwester Staff Eligible DC residents can sign up for affordable health insurance at DCHealthLink.com, the District’s online health insurance marketplace, during the open enrollment period for individuals and families through January 31, 2024. This year, there are 27 private insurance options available from CareFirst BCBS and Kaiser Permanente for […]
Circuit Electric Shuttle Offers Free Rides to Qualifying Neighbors
By Southwester Staff Circuit, the electric shuttle ride-sharing program serving Southwest DC, is offering free rides to eligible DC residents through its RideWell program. Neighbors can demonstrate their eligibility with an EBT Card, a discounted utility bill dated in the last 30 days, SSI/SSDI Statement of benefits, Medicaid Card, or […]
Southwest Pod of Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Brimming with Gratitude after Thanksgiving Food Drives
By Regina Mazur As we bid farewell to 2023, the Southwest (SW) Pod of Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) pauses to reflect on yet another year of effectively delivering vital resources to Black and Brown residents in Southwest DC who may face barriers in accessing them. We extend […]
GOODProject Launches Season of Giving
By Southwester Staff In Southwest DC, GOODProjects is empowering youth and their families to live fulfilling lives free from poverty, while helping them develop the growth mindset to thrive in their own communities. This holiday season, they are launching the 2023 Season of Giving and inviting the community to come […]
The Southwester’s Guide to Holiday Gifting
By Southwester Staff With the holiday season upon us, neighbors may be seeking a special gift to share the magic of Southwest DC with a friend or family member across M Street or across the country. This year, The Southwester assembled a gift guide of unique and memorable items and […]
Young Readers: Bribes, Rewards, Incentives: Encouraging Readers By Any Means Necessary
By Kitty Felde Let’s say you’ve tried everything you can think of to get your reluctant reader to pick up a book. Now what? Here’s a suggestion from a librarian: bribe them. It doesn’t have to be much. Olineke Olaniya of the Indianapolis Public Library says she challenges young patrons […]
Rubell Museum New Exhibitions Now Open
Alexandre Diop, La Grande Odalisque (2021). Courtesy Rubell Museum By Southwester Staff Beginning November 2, the Rubell Museum DC, located at 65 I Street SW will open two new exhibitions. Singular Views: 25 Artists highlights the work of 25 contemporary artists from across the U.S. and around the world through solo […]