By Southwester Staff ANC 6D Commissioners Andrea Pawley and Rhonda Hamilton are seeking public input on community concerns related to the ongoing renovation of the Safeway at 1100 4th Street. The Commission has heard numerous community concerns about Safeway, which is a vital part of Southwest. Hamilton and Pawley will […]
Climate Action, Disaster Preparedness Leaders Share Information on Rainy Morning
Neighbors and experts joined the All Hands On Deck – Climate Action & Disaster Preparedness Community Engagement Fair on October 14. Courtesy of the Author. Courtesy of the Author By Ben Curran, SW Strong! The All Hands On Deck Climate Action & Disaster Preparedness Community Engagement Fair took place on Saturday, […]
Westminster Presbyterian Church Launches Tech Academy to Break Cycle of Violence
Participants in the Southwest Academy of DC were mentored in the world of IT and audio-video engineering. Courtesy of Wesley Oliver. By George Kerr III In the heart of Southwest DC, Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) embarked on a transformative journey to empower youths with technical skills that promised to break […]
ARTECHOUSE Exhibit Brings NASA’s Space Images to Life
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez “Beyond the Light,” now on view at ARTECHOUSE in Southwest DC, integrates technology, cinematic visuals and an original music score to illuminate NASA’s remarkable discoveries. Developed in collaboration with NASA, the exhibit is a science-based artistic exploration of images from the Hubble Space Telescope and James […]
Washington Commanders Bring Back to School Fun to Southwest
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez In early September, Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brisset hosted a community event at King-Greenleaf Recreation Center in Southwest, designed to break down barriers between law enforcement and at-risk communities and to celebrate “safety, neighborhood unity, football, and the back-to-school season.” The event, sponsored by DC Mayor […]
Circuit Making Many Trips
By Beth Hall The Circuit is a ride-sharing service in Southwest and a small area in nearby Navy Yard. The 9 electronic vehicles have been quite busy since the initiation of the service in June by the Southwest BID and DC Central Kitchen. Demand is highest in the evening with […]
Young Readers: Finding a Perfect (Book) Match
By Kitty Felde It’s early in the school year, but maybe you’ve already heard the complaint: “But I don’t like reading.” The real complaint is that your child doesn’t like reading that particular book and can’t find the one he or she will in love with. If only there was some kind […]