By B. K. Lunde Our Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting was very congenial May 14, with at most one dissenting vote on each issue. The D.C. Department of Transportation will be presenting its transportation study of M Street SW and SE from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, at […]
A letter from ‘The Southwester’ staff
Initially, it looked like our June issue would be a relatively quiet one. How wrong that assumption was! You’re looking at the proof – this issue is packed with stories, from a world-record attempt to important news on environmental justice and affordable housing, with a generous helping of community stories, […]
A letter from the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly
Dear Southwest Neighbor: Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference in building a better Southwest community? I’d like to share with you the story of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA), our nonprofit civic organization. SWNA was formed for the purpose(s) of: improving the quality of life for […]
Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Announcements
By Kael Anderson, President, Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Wellness Works! Healthy U Series This June 2 event will feature a keynote presentation on “Taking Charge of Our Health: We Need a Revolution,” by Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston (physician) and Dr. Gayle K. Porter (clinical psychologist), Co-Founders and Co-Directors, Gaston and Porter […]
Southwest community calendar: April
What’s happening in the neighborhood, from Cherry Blossom Festival events to the Washington Nationals opening day, to classes in dance, computer, yoga and more. APRIL MON. 2-MON. 9: Spring Break at D.C. Public Schools TUES. 3: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Primary Election Day TUES. 3: 6:30 p.m. Police Citizens Advisory Council […]
Breakthroughs on Parks and Recreation
By Kael Anderson March was a busy month of planning focused around Southwest’s parks and recreation facilities. Fortunately, we have significant progress to report. First, Randall Recreation Center. Two projects will help activate this relatively forlorn area of Southwest, increasing safety. With the help of Ron McBee, DC Revitalizing Baseball […]
ANC 6D Business Meeting Highlights
By B.K. Lunde On March 12, the Commission heard a presentation by Cecille Chen, head of SWNA’s SW Heritage project on plans to install a Public Information Display near the Waterfront Metro Station, by the door of Safeway. It will show when the next trains are coming and have information […]