By Kitty Felde Sociologists talk about the “third place” – not work or school or home, but a third place where we can go to connect with others and perhaps, find ourselves. Libraries have always been that third place for me. It can be that third place for you and […]
Theater Alliance Launches 2025-2026 Season
By Southwester Staff Theater Alliance has launched their 2025-2026 season under the banner of “A Pop-Up with a Purpose.” The theater company will again be based at 340 Maple Drive in Southwest, on the ground floor of The Westerly. Theater Alliance produces thought-providing and socially relevant work, aiming to unite […]
Southwest Academy DC Expands Hands-On Learning and Community Impact in 2025
By Eric Smith, Southwest Academy DC This summer, Southwest Academy DC (SWADC) continued its mission of empowering youth through education, leadership, and real-world experience—while introducing innovative new programs that deepened skills and strengthened community ties. Over six weeks, Ambassadors participated in a dynamic schedule blending classroom learning, workplace training, and […]
An Evening of Connection: Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic Together
By Thelma D. Jones Smith Center for Healing and the Arts & Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund, July 2025 Each July, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts proudly joins the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) for a special evening dedicated to shared learning, healing, and community. […]
Southwest Mutual Aid Lifts Up DC Students
By Katrina Avila Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) is committed to ensuring Black and Brown youth, families, and unhoused neighbors across DC have the tools and opportunities to thrive. Guided by our commitment to safety, dignity, and community well-being, we provide after-school programs, tutoring, and essential services that […]
On the Water – The Sights and Sounds of the Anacostia River
By Anne Stom Traffic and city sounds are a distant, muffled roar and the sounds of birds surround you. Smaller than the Potomac at 8.7 miles compared to 405, the Anacostia river is rich in history and a fun place to explore. Whether you paddle down the Anacostia River or […]
Longtime Southwest Resident Tom Walsh Passes Away at Age of 87
By Southwester Staff Thomas Walsh passed away earlier this year at the age of 87 with his husband, Anthony Carcaldi, by his side. Walsh and Carcaldi resided in Southwest’s Tiber Island community since 1984, and were regular readers of The Southwester. An accomplished artist, Walsh showed his work across DC […]