Interview with SW Resident who Beat COVID-19 By Mike Goodman Many have wondered what it is like to be infected with COVID-19. While it varies greatly depending on the individual, “The Southwester” thought it might be helpful to hear from one of our neighbors who went through it, and was […]
Black-Owned SW Soda Pop Shop Goes Viral, Survives Shutdown
By Matthew Koehler The SW Soda Pop Shop is only two years old but the Jones sisters, Brittany, Brianna, Andrea, and Lena, who run the shop, have a much longer family legacy down at the Wharf. Their dad Darryl owned Virgos Fish House, which was one of the first black-owned […]
Why Black History Month Shouldn’t Be a Single Month
By Dawn Porter Editor’s Note: This essay originally ran on the website of “Reader’s Digest.” Black history is an essential part of all history—and that’s something that should be acknowledged and celebrated all year long. Like a lot of relationships, my feelings about Black History Month are complicated. On the […]
Zooming in on Decor
By Deborah Sherwood During this time of social distancing, meetings, concerts, reunions, sports events, and celebrations are on hold. Even glossy, multi-colored flyers with pictures of luxury vacation resorts, graduation announcements, and embossed wedding invitations on elegant vellum no longer tumble out of my tiny pigeon-hole mailbox. Participating in an […]
Randall School Redevelopment Moving Forward Despite Pandemic
By Southwester Staff One major building project in Southwest will not be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and Lowe Enterprises, lead developer on the project, the Randall School redevelopment on I Street is going forward this year […]
The Press Expands its PPE Production
By Matt Koehler Last month, I spoke to Dianne Lee at The Press about their community initiative of making face shields and two kinds of face masks, and giving them away for free. Since speaking with the part owner and spokesperson, The Press has increased their efforts to produce even […]
“The Bard” Shelved Amid Financial Uncertainty
By Southwester Staff Along a nearly empty sidewalk adjacent to a closed elementary school, the screen over a chain link fence in Southwest flutters gently in the unseasonably cool spring breeze. It surrounds an empty lot where, were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the sounds of children playing might […]