On Nov. 6, Southwesters elected three new Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, and a new Ward 6 Representative on the State Board of Education. “The Southwester” reached out to these newly elected representatives and asked them to submit a brief statement about themselves, their priorities and their goals in their new positions. […]
Meet Victoria Owens (Call her Ms. Vicke)–SWBID Wharf Ambassador
Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community to live, work and visit. Ms. Vicke, pronounced Ms. Vickie, joined SWBID 6 months ago, but she always knew she would work […]
Homegrown–District Doughnut: Happiness Found
With their signature teal branding and names like Sufganiyot, District Doughnut is not your typical doughnut shop—nor does it strive to be. When you step foot into any of its three locations across the city (four when the Nationals are in season), it is easy to see what they’re about: […]
Ward 6 Short-Term Family Housing Program to Open Summer 2019
Four years ago, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her commitment to make homelessness in DC rare, brief and non-recurring, and promised to close DC General once and for all. These goals are premised on the belief that everyone should have a safe, stable place that is home, especially in a city […]
The Long Conversation brings Hope & Inspiration to SW
When you think about the future, both individually and as a species, are you hopeful? Certainly, that answer varies depending on whether you’re more of a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty type of person. If I consider a typical week, there are many instances I can think of that could easily […]
Crime Tips for the Winter
Southwest is a tremendous neighborhood, though it is always important to prioritize our safety. With the current long, winter nights, there are a few things in mind: Find Out What is Going on in your Neighborhood—PSA and CAC Meetings DC has eight Wards, but is divided into seven police districts. […]
Share your Heart at Hirshhorn’s Pulse Exhibit
The Hirshhorn Museum invites everyone to take part in creating a colossal work of art. All you have to bring are your hands and your heart. The immersive environments in each of three galleries of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Pulse series are equipped with heart-rate sensors to create kinetic and audiovisual experiences from visitors’ biometric […]