Bridget Murphy and Kitty, the Ginkgo store cat. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Beth Hall Founded in 2000 by owner Mark Holler, Ginkgo Gardens is a full service garden center and landscaping company. Located on a large footprint at 911 11th Street, SE, they offer a large selection of indoor […]
Safeway Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
In late July, the Safeway at 4th Street and M Street SW re-opened after an extensive renovation. In addition to a ribbon-cutting and giveaways, the store offered contributions from the Safeway Foundation to neighborhood organizations. Courtesy of Perry Klein By Beth Hall Over the last year, customers have noticed changes and […]
Grand Opening at The Westerly Brings Housing, Retail to Waterfront Station
Left to right, Affordable Homes and Communities CEO Paul Bernard, The Westerly resident Amber Johnson, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and Hoffman & Associates COO Maria Thompson pose at the grand opening of The Westerly. Courtesy of Daniel Swartz By Southwester Staff On Monday, June 17, DC […]
Cordial Moves Locations, Expands Offerings
The craft wine, beer and spirits retailer stays on Wharf but moves to larger space New location of Cordial Craft Wine, Beer and Spirits. Courtesy of Cordial. By Mike Goodman Cordial Craft Wine, Beer and Spirits first opened on The Wharf in October 2017, and current owner Chuck Waldmann took […]
New Health Clinic Opens at Greenleaf Senior
By Southwester Staff Community Concierge Care, (C3 Cares) a provider of nurse-led, place-based medical services, has opened a new clinic inside the Greenleaf Senior Building at 1200 Delaware Ave SW. Led by Dr. Erin Athey, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, C3 Cares aims to deliver innovative medical services directly to […]
GoodVets Animal Hospital Prepares to Open in Southwest
By Perry Klein Pet owners and their furry friends await the opening of a branch of GoodVets Animal Hospital at 1000 4th Street SW, coming soon on the first-floor retail level of The Westerly apartments. To redeem a free first exam when the clinic opens, visit goodvets.com/locations/washington-d-c/the-wharf.
A Busy Bee: Business Icon Leads with Head and Heart
Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton. Courtesy of BZB International By Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. In the words of Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton, “the spirit led me to Southwest’s District Wharf to make an economic impact and make a difference in the lives of local residents.” Her business acumen engages people to […]