Debra Harris and Rita Gray of the Hope Foundation Reentry Network welcome families to the organization’s holiday party, sponsored by the D.C. United Foundation. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman The D.C. United Foundation partnered with the Hope Foundation Reentry Network to bring the spirit of the holiday season […]
DC Parks and Rec Provides Update on Jefferson Field Renovations
By Southwester Staff On November 14, a community meeting led by representatives of DC Parks and Recreation and the District’s Department of General Services provided an update on changes coming soon to Jefferson Athletic Field at 720 9th Street, SW. The project includes conversion of the existing grass field into […]
Washington Spirit Thrill Fans with Playoff Run
The Washington Spirit’s playoff run ended in a second place finish after a thrilling November at Audi Field. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez Since opening its doors in mid-2018, Audi Field has craved iconic moments to define its legacy. While the stadium has hosted several European teams and major […]
Randall Rec Center Renovation Project Design Shared at Community Meeting
The proposed design for a renovated Randall Recreation Center at South Capitol and I Streets SW. Courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation By Southwester Staff In October, the DC Department of General Services and DC Department of Parks and Recreation presented an update on the scheduled $18.5 million renovation […]
October’s Highs and Lows at Audi Field: Washington Spirit Clinch Playoffs, D.C. United Fall Short
The Washington Spirit earned the right to host a postseason game at Audi Field. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez As the regular soccer season came to a close in October, Audi Field witnessed a tale of two vastly different outcomes for its resident teams. The Washington Spirit and D.C. […]
Nats Pitcher Patrick Corbin Supports Youth Academy
Patrick and Jen Corbin pose in front of a scoreboard dedicated in their name. Courtesy of Washington Nationals By Southwester Staff On Sept. 23, Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin and his family visited the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in Ward 7. In addition to touring the facility and meeting with Scholar Athletes, […]
D.C. United Host Service Event
By Southwester Staff Ahead of the Truth and Service Classic college football game between Howard University and Hampton University at Southwest’s Audi Field, D.C. United players including midfielder Jared Stroud joined Howard University volunteers at DC Central Kitchen’s Buzzard Point location to prepare meals for delivery for local communities and […]