By Mekhi Bailey, Fifth Grade Student, Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Southwest means love, peace and happiness to me. I was one of the students who went out in Southwest with my teacher Ms. Perry and Mr. Willem to take pictures of my community. Mr. Willem’s daughter Morgan goes to pre-school at […]
The Southwest Spoon: Eat Casual for a Cause at Falafel, Inc.
By Mike Goodman Finally, the casual food options at The Wharf are expanding, and Falafel, Inc. will allow you to eat good food, at a good price, for a good cause. The restaurant opened its second location in DC at the end of March, situated at 1140 Maine Ave., SW […]
Meet Morico Diggs—SWBID Environmental Ambassador
By Donna Purchase Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community in which to live, work, visit and play! Morico Diggs, the youngest member of the SWBID team, was a […]
Amidon-Bowen Tutor of the Month: Sadia Fatemi
By Ava Millstone The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Education and Scholarship Task Force is leading an effort to provide tutors to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School students. The program was originally started by Robert St. Cyr, executive director of Community Scholar, at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, and expanded last year to Amidon-Bowen. […]
Experience Jubilee at Arena Stage
Exclusive Interview with Shaleah Adkisson By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage’s world premiere of Jubilee, running through June 9, brings to life the story of Fisk University’s world renowned a Capella ensemble. Shattering racial barriers, Fisk Jubilee Singers appeared before royalty, as they shared through their rich voices, the heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. […]
The Odyssey Redone
By Mike Goodman On April 16, Entertainment Cruises unveiled its $2.2 million refurbishment of the Odyssey dining yacht, which launches daily from The Wharf. The renovation featured a complete redo of the interior and exterior, expanded food and beverage space and offerings, and eco-friendly measures to promote DC’s promise to […]
Grant Given to Make SW Better for Pets
By Anne McNulty Southwest DC is about to become an even better neighborhood—for pets and people. In early April, Mars, Incorporated announced a $20,000 grant to the SWBID and the Humane Rescue Alliance to add additional amenities for pets and their owners throughout the Southwest neighborhood. As an extension of […]