It is crazy to think it has been six months. What started as a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” feature piece in this newspaper has turned into part of my daily routine. When I first stepped into Elevate Interval Fitness in the new 301 M St., SW building, I did not know what I was signing […]
Amidon-Bowen Girls’ Track Team is #1 in DC
Jan. 2 was the first day of school after a long winter holiday break. This was also the date of the DC Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Championship Indoor Track and Field Meet for DC’s elementary schools. Despite the long winter holiday break that interrupted the regular training routine of Amidon-Bowen Elementary School’s young athletes, the girls’ and […]
Screaming Eagles Doing More Than Cheering
D.C. United Announcer Dave Johnson and Owner Jason Levien present a special D.C. United shovel to kickoff the tree planting When Screaming Eagles president James Lambert talks about his passion for D.C. United, it goes beyond the pitch. The D.C. United supporter group Screaming Eagles has been around since 1995, even before the first United season, […]
Arrival of Elevate Interval Fitness Strengthens SW
It is August 2, I just woke up, and I am sore. Wow, am I sore! I can’t say that I didn’t expect this, but I definitely did not expect to second-guess picking up my coffee mug. Straightening my arms is comical, according to my wife’s laugh. As I slowly get my day started I […]
Hot Dog! Watch the Wiener 500 on Sept. 22
Move over racing Presidents, the 7th annual Wiener 500 is coming to town. Billed as DC’s funniest Oktoberfest celebration, the Wiener 500 features dachshund races, cold beer, live music and family friendly entertainment. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Yards Park located at 355 Water St., SE. […]
Enjoy “The Barber of Seville” at Nats Park
“The Barber of Seville” is coming to Nationals Park. Opera in the Outfield®, now in its 11th year, continues the partnership of the Washington National Opera and the Washington Nationals for this annual event, occurring at Nationals Park at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. The opera will be shown on the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard. […]
Former Amidon Student Athlete Turned Rising Coach
Southwest’s Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Flag Football Team has added another trophy to its collection! The team was named the city-wide first place grand champions on May 18. Their hard work leading up to the championship was certainly displayed on the field with a much deserving win. The team consists of fourth and fifth grade boys. The team […]