By Southwester Staff The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation recently announced the appointment of Southwest DC resident Regina Blye as the first Chief Program and Policy Officer of its National Paralysis Resource Center. In the new role, Blye will provide leadership and oversight of programs that include outreach to local residents about resources, engagement opportunities, […]
Catch Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries Podcast
By Southwester Staff Longtime Southwest resident Kitty Felde recently announced the debut of Season 2 of her popular podcast for kids: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries. The podcast is based on the book, State of the Union, in which a mysterious bird poops on the head of the president during the State of the Union address. […]
Americana Exhibit Examines History of Baseball Through Unique Lens
By Southwester Staff As baseball season once again kicks off at Nationals Park, the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum has mounted a special exhibit celebrating the 150th anniversary of professional baseball. The exhibition, titled Baseball: America’s Home Run, highlights connections between baseball and America’s national history, offering visitors the chance to examine the “mythologies of the […]
Breast Cancer Support Group Celebrates 12th Anniversary
By Southwester Staff The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) recently celebrated its 12th Anniversary of the TDJBCF Support Group, and National Minor- ity Health Month, via Zoom and Face- book live. Thought leaders in the cancer community joined to discuss the National Minority Health Month theme Give Your Community a Boost! The theme focuses on the […]
Riverside Baptist Church Announces Scholarship Program
By Southwester Staff Riverside Baptist Church is one of the oldest churches in Southwest, tracing its roots back to the Island Baptist Church, founded in 1857. The church has been on the corner of 7th Street and Maine Avenue SW since the 1960’s, and in 2019 moved into a new building. Today, Riverside prides itself […]
Faith Community: Historic Carron Baptist Church Rooted in Southwest Community
By Georgine Wallace Carron Baptist Church has been part of the Southwest faith community for over 50 years. The classic brick church at 1354 First Street SW is the congregation’s fourth location since their inception in 1928. Reverend Peter Spann has served as the pastor of Carron Baptist since 2018. He is married with two […]
May Events and Opportunities with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid
By Regina Mazur STEM In-Person Tutoring Program Have or know a middle school student struggling with STEM learning? Let us make it a little easier. Sign up for free in person tutoring support with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid’s Free School for Unlimited Youth! bit.ly/sycinpersontutoring Have a background in STEM & a commitment to […]