Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions. Courtesy of the Stillions family By Southwester Staff Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions died peacefully at the age of 83 on November 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. He was born in 1941 in Sumner, IL before relocating to Washington, DC to continue his career as an architect and […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Calls for Essential Supplies, Virtual Tutors
By Katrina Avila Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritizing the safety, well-being, and dignity of our neighbors. Since its inception, SYC/W6MA has worked diligently to provide essential resources—such as food, cleaning supplies, school materials, digital devices, household items, and clothing—to those in […]
Councilmember Allen Recognizes Neighborhood Leaders in Annual Awards Ceremony
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen presents a 2024 Brickie Award to Pam Troutman, Executive Director of Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff In December, DC Councilmember Charles Allen hosted the 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards at Arena Stage in Southwest. The Brickies is an annual celebration […]
Local Breast Cancer Support Group Kicking Off New Year on Jan. 15
By Southwester Staff Join the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund on Zoom and Facebook Live Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 pm as they celebrate the New Year and kick off their first support group meeting for the new year. Guest speaker Sara Horton, MD, Strategic Clinical Trials Access and Partnerships, Lead Quantum Leap […]
D.C. United Foundation, Hope Foundation Reentry Network Partner for Holiday Cheer
Debra Harris and Rita Gray of the Hope Foundation Reentry Network welcome families to the organization’s holiday party, sponsored by the D.C. United Foundation. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman The D.C. United Foundation partnered with the Hope Foundation Reentry Network to bring the spirit of the holiday season […]
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund puts Focus on Disability
By Sheri Denkensohn-Trott The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Celebration support group meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and once again focused on disability. This year’s theme “Breast Cancer at the Intersection of Disability and Advocacy” recognized that fighters and survivors of breast cancer are placed in a […]
Join The Southwester in 2025
If your New Year’s resolution was to engage with your community, support local journalism, build a better neighborhood, or join a great community organization, The Southwester is seeking additions to its all-volunteer staff. Since 1963, The Southwester has been the voice of Southwest DC, documenting history as it happens from […]