Alexandria Johnson, Margaretha Sander, Lauryn Johnson, Principal Bruce Jackson, Samsun Cole. Courtesy of DCPS By Samsun Cole (4th Grade), Alexandria Johnson (5th Grade), Lauryn Johnson (4th Grade) and Margaretha Sander (4th Grade) In September, students from Amidon-Bowen interviewed Principal Bruce Jackson for The Southwester. Below is a transcript of their […]
DC Council Passes Budget with Key Investments for Southwest
By Southwester Staff On June 26, the DC Council passed the Budget Support Act (BSA) with the second of two needed votes, completing its major budget work for the year. The approved budget included important investments for Southwest DC, including:
Amidon-Bowen Music Teacher Para Perry Retires With Rich Legacy
Scenes from the retirement celebration honoring Amidon-Bowen music and choir teacher Para Perry included (top, left) Perry dances with students; (top, right) DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferabee appreciates the Amidon-Bowen Step Team led by teacher Jacqueline Cook; (bottom, left) Perry accepts a ‘Grammy Award’ for Best In Southwest; (bottom, right) Fifth […]
NASA’s Artemis Crew III Visits Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
By Matthew Koehler Christmas came a little early last month when some very special guests visited the students at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Southwest DC. These were no ordinary, terrestrial guests – each one of them were NASA astronauts who had spent time beyond the borders of Earth’s atmosphere. One […]
Increased Calls for Traffic Safety Improvements near Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
Parents offer specific suggestions to DDOT to enhance child safety By Mike Goodman In August, the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) released a revised plan to install protected bike lanes on the portion of I (Eye) St., SW between South Capitol St. and 7th St., SW. Child safety advocates praised […]
DC Budget Includes Highlights for Ward 6, Southwest Residents
By Southwester Staff On May 10, the DC Council approved a budget for the coming year, allocating $19.5 billion for needs across the city, ranging from public safety to education and beyond. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, who chairs the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, provided $1.7 billion […]
SWNA Fact Sheet
ONGOING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OUR RESPONSE Lansburgh Park: vacant, abandoned, crime-ridden, inoperable facilities SWNA organized a community visioning charrette, lobbied DC to build tennis courts, and sponsored groups who’ve worked with us to fund, build and operate a community garden and dog park. We also organize and support events such […]