After a multi-year project led by the Friends of the Titanic Memorial Park, and the generous financial contributions of neighborhood residents, an official National Park Servic sign was installed at Titanic Memorial Park in mid-April
I Want to Read, but…
By Kitty Felde There’s some comfort in knowing that most parents want their children to develop a love of reading. In fact, a recent poll found that 98% of respondents said they aspire to be a reading nation. The problem is that we’re too busy to pick up a book […]
Arena Stage Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Lineup for 2025-2026 Season
By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage is celebrating all four seasons of its diamond 75th anniversary year with musicals, comedy and drama. The schedule for the upcoming 2025/26 season was announced with a special event in late April, and it includes: Damn Yankees – While the baseball season ends in autumn, […]
Remember The Pearl Commemoration 2025
Photo gallery courtesy of Krista Boccio Article by Dr. Clarence Lusane On Saturday, April 15, 1848, 77 of DC’s enslaved population secretly boarded The Pearl, a ship docked at the Southwest waterfront. In a daring bid for freedom, these men, women, and children planned to sail North under the guise […]
DC Coffee Co: Brewing Connections Near L’Enfant Plaza
By Kelly Thomas As the rhythm of Southwest DC shifts with evolving federal work patterns, one coffee truck has remained a steady presence at L’Enfant Plaza. When federal employees started returning to their offices in Southwest DC earlier this year, William Ishmael was ready to welcome them back – one […]
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Takes Off in Southwest
By Joséphine Demos On April 6th, Southwest hosted elite and amateur runners from around the world as they coursed through the Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10 mile run. The event, dubbed The Runner’s Rite of Spring, has long been a prevernal tradition for many of Washington’s amateur runners. For […]
The Importance of Local News
By Dan Mitrovich Many of us know and remember the late Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neil, who grew up in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. I begin my piece here today with Tip O’Neil’s famous quote, “all politics is local.” While there are several variations of this phrase, this version resonates […]