Naomi Monk is a dynamic Southwest civic leader, whose influence and leadership have had a great impact in our community. Monk’s service to her community has been recognized many times over the years. She received an award at the first annual Livable, Walkable Awards in recognition of her livable, walkable […]
On Aug. 25, an event took place at Greenleaf Recreation Center that I will never forget. A few dozen people gathered to celebrate and thank Dale MacIver for his decades of service to the Southwest community. Below is a list of some of those quotes from that evening. We plan […]
Over 50 Southwest young men practice two hours a day all week and compete in Saturday games at recreation centers across DC. These four teams, with ages ranging from 5 to 13 years, attend an hour of study hall for school homework at the King-Greenleaf Recreation after school. More than […]
On the first Friday of the month, residents of the Greenleaf Senior Citizens building at 1200 Delaware Ave SW get a treat from a man who grew up in Southwest and wants to “give back to the community.” Resial (BayBay) Shannon, now a Prince Georges County resident, who grew up […]
Mayor Gray and the Council have appointed 10 persons to the DC Tax Revision Commission which will be reporting back to the DC Council in mid-2013. A hearing for public witnesses was held at 4 pm, Monday Dec. 3, in Room 412, 1101 4th St. SW. Former Mayor Anthony Williams […]
