By Matt Koehler Everyone has a favorite piece of clothing. Maybe it’s a shirt, a pair of pants, a scarf, or a pair of shoes. For me, it’s a comfortable black t-shirt with bold white lettering that simply says “The District vs Congress.” Wherever I go, that t-shirt elicits a […]
Local Civic Leader Offering Workshop on Navigating Disease
By Southwester Staff Are you struggling with one or more chronic diseases? Do you know the difference between a chronic illness and an acute disease? Would you like help in managing the challenges of your chronic illness? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, the District […]
Vote Week’s “Where” and “How to”
By Southwester Staff “Vote Week” runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2, the day before Election Day. Here are the ways D.C. residents can make sure their ballot is received and their vote is counted. Those who want to cast their ballot during ”Vote Week” may visit any Early Vote […]
Civic Group Celebrates 8th Anniversary & Birthday of Founder
By Lisa Simms Booth, Executive Director, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Community members, neighbors, family, and friends joined the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) monthly support group meeting to celebrate the Fund’s 8th Anniversary on Sept. 15. In addition to commemorating the anniversary, the evening also […]
Across States, Interact Teens Celebrate Healthcare Heroes
By Amora Campbell, Richard Wright PCS “Thank you so much! It’s not every day that we get thanked for all that we do here,” said Angela White, a faculty member of the Southwest Unity Health Care site. Healthcare workers from Minnesota Avenue and Southwest took a short break from their […]
Meet the Candidates!
Exclusive Interviews with At-Large Council Candidates By Mike Goodman Through mail-in ballots during the month of October, and on election day of November 3, voters in Southwest, and throughout the city, will have the opportunity to vote to fill two At-Large City Council seats. Voters can cast two votes for […]
SWNA Hosts Three Nights of Debate with At-Large Candidates for City Council
By Matthew Koehler and Southwester Staff The At-Large City Council race in Washington, D.C. has become a battleground of ideas in local politics. In October and November, D.C. voters will choose a City Councilmember to replace the outgoing Independent David Grosso, as well as voting whether or not to keep […]