By Petra BaldwinWater Quality Coordinator, Anacostia Riverkeeper Have you set personal goals for yourself in 2025? We have another: invest in your local watershed. There are many complex issues on a national and global scale that seem impossible to solve, but we can all do something by starting right in […]
Allen Bill Passes Council to Expand Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
By Southwester Staff On October 15, the DC Council approved legislation proposed by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen to expand access to both public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Should it be signed into law by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the bill calls for the District to install […]
Southwest Community Gardens to Hold Spring Kickoff April 27th
Neighbors at the Southwest Community Garden. Courtesy of the Author By Jessica Lai The Southwest Gardens will host its 11th Spring Kickoff on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. The garden is located in Lansburgh Park at […]
SWNA Emergency Preparedness Task Force Seeks Volunteers
Neighbors interested in serving as a Vice-Chair of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Emergency Preparedness Task Force, known as “Southwest Strong!” please contact Ben Curran at benimon at hotmail.com The term would be for one year with the option to extend longer. Southwest Strong! works with other organizations to promote disaster […]
SWNA Task Force Co-Chair Regina Blye to Step Down
By Southwester Staff The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) and its Emergency Preparedness Task Force, commonly known as Southwest Strong! is known for working to build a disaster resilient community. Task Force Co-Chair Regina Blye is stepping back after dedicated service. Blye is a dynamic advocate committed to high-impact systems change. […]
Climate Action, Disaster Preparedness Leaders Share Information on Rainy Morning
Neighbors and experts joined the All Hands On Deck – Climate Action & Disaster Preparedness Community Engagement Fair on October 14. Courtesy of the Author. Courtesy of the Author By Ben Curran, SW Strong! The All Hands On Deck Climate Action & Disaster Preparedness Community Engagement Fair took place on Saturday, […]
Circuit Making Many Trips
By Beth Hall The Circuit is a ride-sharing service in Southwest and a small area in nearby Navy Yard. The 9 electronic vehicles have been quite busy since the initiation of the service in June by the Southwest BID and DC Central Kitchen. Demand is highest in the evening with […]