By Southwester Staff Coming this February is a five-part class offered by Waterfront Village designed to provide a framework for completing a variety of tasks associated with planning for the future. The class has something to offer anyone 50 years and older. “This class addresses issues beyond basic estate planning,” […]
Councilmember Allen Recognizes Neighborhood Leaders in Annual Awards Ceremony
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen presents a 2024 Brickie Award to Pam Troutman, Executive Director of Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff In December, DC Councilmember Charles Allen hosted the 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards at Arena Stage in Southwest. The Brickies is an annual celebration […]
Annual Homes of Southwest Waterfront Walking Tour Scheduled for Oct. 6
By Southwester Staff Waterfront Village announced that the 6th annual Homes of the Southwest Waterfront home tour will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Extraordinary views of the Wharf are sure to be among highlights this year,” said Waterfront Village Executive Director Pam Troutman. […]
Waterfront Village “Expressions of a Lifetime” Exhibit Celebrates Artists of Southwest and Navy Yard
An abstract work by Tom Walsh, 86, one of the artists exhibiting their work at Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Waterfront Village By Southwester Staff On June 7, Waterfront Village will host an evening of art and community at the “Expressions of a Lifetime” art exhibit, showcasing the talents of artists […]
Annual Home Tour Opens Door to Southwest Real Estate
The historic Wheat Row Homes on 4th Street SW will be included on the sixth annual Homes of the Southwest Waterfront tour. Courtesy of Waterfront Village By Southwester Staff The sixth annual Homes of the Southwest Waterfront tour, hosted by Waterfront Village, will take place on Sunday, October 8 from 1:00 […]
Waterfront Village Combats Loneliness by Connecting Local Seniors
By Southwester Staff Waterfront Village is among the local organizations taking actions to directly respond to the public health advisory issued by the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 2, 2023, according to Len Bechtel, executive director of Waterfront Village. “The surgeon general has identified loneliness as a public […]
Waterfront Village Home Tour Returns for Fifth Year
By Southwester Staff Waterfront Village’s annual home tour of Southwest DC will take place on Sunday, October 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will be the fifth anniversary year for the tour and the first conducted as a self-guided walking tour since 2019. “I never thought I would […]