By Una Yarsky While the Air and Space Museum undergoes construction, they continue to provide free programs for the public to enjoy and learn. One such program is the Exploring Space Lecture Series. In this series, the museum invites a variety of different specialists to come and explore the universe’s […]
Bee Champion Spells Out the Experience
By Gyselle Mclean My name is Gyselle Mclean. I am 10 years old and I am a 4th grader at Amidon Bowen Elementary School. This year would be my 3rd year competing in the Amidon Bowen Elementary School spelling bee. I am the 1st place Winner of the 2019-2020 spelling […]
Black History Impact Panel at The Wharf
By Southwester Staff In celebration of Black History Month, Pearl Street Stage hosted a unique panel discussion and two musical performances on Feb. 6. The String Queens kicked off the event, warming up the crowd with ethereal sounds of cello, violin, and viola. Before exiting stage right, The Queens played […]
In Remembrance of the 10th Anniversary of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
On January 12, 2010, a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti for a long 37 seconds, killing hundreds of thousands of people and leaving more than a million homeless. To mark the tenth anniversary of this catastrophic disaster and to demonstrate solidarity with our neighbor country, we want to reflect […]
Civic Group Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors and Advocates
By Raihanata Barry and Thelma D. Jones On Nov. 20, 2019, the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in SW, focusing on the topic of “Breast Cancer Survivors with Disabilities.” Mamie W. Mallory, TDJBCF Board Chair, welcomed celebrants and […]
Community Honors Mentors and Scholarship Recipients
By Vyllorya Evans The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) held its Spring Scholarship Awards Program on Friday, Jan. 3, at the offices of JMA Solutions in Southwest DC. Hosted by JMA Solutions President and CEO Jan Adams, the well-attended program was in honor of long-time […]
Perspectives from Amidon-Bowen Parents
By Southwester Staff As parents approach the March 2 school lottery deadline to apply for PreK-3 through Grade 8 schools, “The Southwester” reached out to current parents from the quadrant’s only public elementary school to hear their perspectives on the school. Below are the responses we received. Sylvia and Mohamed […]