By Southwester Staff In March, the National Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with various communities in Wards 6 and 8 to amplify joy, unity, and shared humanity through music and the arts. Partnering with local schools, museums, and organizations, we will honor the history of these neighborhoods, while also building new […]
Ward 6 Mutual Aid Marks Fourth Anniversary
By Katrina Avila Celebrating its fourth anniversary on March 15, Ward 6 Mutual Aid (W6MA) emerged in 2020 to address community needs. Founded in 2009, Serve Your City (SYC) pivoted in 2020 to become W6MA’s lead partner. Together with almost 100 community partner organizations, SYC/W6MA has worked diligently to address […]
25 Years of Small Grants, Big Projects for Friends of Southwest DC
Nataniel Pickett Foundation Health Fair at the Southwest Market. Courtesy of the Author By Regina Harrison, Board Member, Friends of Southwest DC For 25 years, Friends of Southwest DC (FOSW) has awarded small grants to support neighborhood nonprofit organizations and residents in Southwest. In 2023, FOSW celebrated a quarter century […]
Hana S. Sharif Takes The Helm As Arena Stage Artistic Director
Hana S. Sharif. Photo by Chesire Isaac. Courtesy of Arena Stage. By Sheila Wickouski In April 2023, Arena Stage announced that Hana S. Sharif, a theater veteran with decades of experience at regional theaters including Hartford Stage, Baltimore Center Stage and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, would step in […]
Free AARP Tax Preparation Services
Free AARP Tax Aide is provided at the SW Library by appointment from 2/5/2024 to 4/15/2024 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Call 202-656-0442 for an appointment. AARP has been providing this Community Service for the past 50 years. Note the service is only available by […]
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 […]
Community Raises Funds for Family of Mother Killed in December Shooting
The Harris family. Courtesy of GoFundMe By Southwester Staff On December 21, 2023, a drive-by shooting outside the Friendly Food Market on Half Street SW and O Street SW killed two people, including local resident Patricia Harris. Harris’ three children, ages 14, 8 and 4, attended neighborhood schools, including Van Ness […]