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Discover Hidden Gems in Washington, DC’s Ward 7 & Ward 8!

Discover Hidden Gems in Washington, DC’s Ward 7 & Ward 8!

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Voting Now Open for The Washington Informer’s Best of the DMV 2026
CONTEST
Voting Now Open for The Washington Informer’s Best of the DMV 2026
CONTEST
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CONTEST
DDOT to Resurface Several Streets in Wards 7 and 8 Over the Next Two Weeks
DDOT
DDOT to Resurface Several Streets in Wards 7 and 8 Over the Next Two Weeks
DDOT

Work will occur over the next two weeks, weather permitting.

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DDOT
Oct 21 | Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A Monthly Meeting
COMMUNITY MEETING
Oct 21 | Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A Monthly Meeting
COMMUNITY MEETING

This meeting will be held virtually.

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COMMUNITY MEETING
Oct 22 | RFK Stadium Redevelopment Project Stakeholders Meeting
DEVELOPMENT
Oct 22 | RFK Stadium Redevelopment Project Stakeholders Meeting
DEVELOPMENT

This is in an in-person meeting.

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DEVELOPMENT
Oct 24 | Pumpkins, Paint & Family Fun: Project Create Hosts Fall Art Day
Oct 24 | Pumpkins, Paint & Family Fun: Project Create Hosts Fall Art Day

Free event but register now!

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$5 Million in Funding to Accelerate Startups and Grow the District’s Tech Economy
GRANTS
$5 Million in Funding to Accelerate Startups and Grow the District’s Tech Economy
GRANTS

Supports incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurial programs.

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GRANTS
DC Leaf Collection Begins November 2: What Residents Need to Know
RESOURCES
DC Leaf Collection Begins November 2: What Residents Need to Know
RESOURCES

Neighborhoods throughout Wards 1 through 8 are organized into Sections A through D.

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RESOURCES
For Sale | 3800 Pope Street, SE - $399,900
REAL ESTATE
For Sale | 3800 Pope Street, SE - $399,900
REAL ESTATE

4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home brimming with potential!

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REAL ESTATE
MPD Investigating National Guard-Involved Shooting in Southeast
MPD
MPD Investigating National Guard-Involved Shooting in Southeast
MPD

The suspect's firearm was recovered on scene.

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MPD
Wanted | Suspect Sought in Banner Lane Northwest Stabbing
MPD
Wanted | Suspect Sought in Banner Lane Northwest Stabbing
MPD

The suspect can be seen in the photo.

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MPD
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Bread for the City seeks Immigration Supervising Attorney
Bread for the City seeks Immigration Supervising Attorney

Seeking a full-time supervising attorney with 5-7 years of post-JD experience.

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National Geographic Society seeks Marketing Project Manager
National Geographic Society seeks Marketing Project Manager

This is a full-time position!

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Housing Counseling Services, Inc. seeks Housing Case Manager
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. seeks Housing Case Manager

The salary is $75,000 - $80,000/year!

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington seeks Community Outreach Coordinator
Animal Welfare League of Arlington seeks Community Outreach Coordinator

Office-based work with regular activity in the shelter and at off-site community locations.

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DC Department of Public Works Hiring for Multiple Positions
DC Department of Public Works Hiring for Multiple Positions

Several positions across operations, administration, resource management, and skilled trades.

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Our Minds Matter seeks Program Coordinator
Our Minds Matter seeks Program Coordinator

This is a hybrid position primarily expected to be in office one day a week.

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Levine Music seeks Customer Relations Associate Part-Time
Levine Music seeks Customer Relations Associate Part-Time

This position is based in Silver Spring Maryland.

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Partnership for Civil Justice seeks Content and Communications Specialist
Partnership for Civil Justice seeks Content and Communications Specialist

Persons with extensively greater experience will be considered for a higher salary range.

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The Phillips Collection seeks Director of Events
The Phillips Collection seeks Director of Events

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

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The Phillips Collection seeks Director of Events
The Phillips Collection seeks Director of Events

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

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Everyone Home DC seeks Lead Street Outreach Case Manager - $58k to $60k/year
Everyone Home DC seeks Lead Street Outreach Case Manager - $58k to $60k/year

Working hours are primarily a day-shift position but may require varied hours.

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Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year
Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year

This is a full-time, hybrid position!

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Facilities Manager Position Pays Up to $33/Hour
Now Hiring: Part-Time Facilities Manager Position Pays Up to $33/Hour

Health and Dental Insurance - employer pays 60% of monthly premiums.

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Street Sense Media seeks Deputy Editor - $52k to $58k/year
Street Sense Media seeks Deputy Editor - $52k to $58k/year

This position helps oversee the print and digital production and operations.

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Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year
Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year

This is a full-time, hybrid position!

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PGLAG National Seeks Strategic Communications/PR Consultant
PGLAG National Seeks Strategic Communications/PR Consultant
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REAL ESTATE
For Sale | 3800 Pope Street, SE - $399,900
For Sale | 3800 Pope Street, SE - $399,900

4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home brimming with potential!

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For Sale | 4032 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, - $524,990
For Sale | 4032 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, - $524,990

Renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home.

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For Sale | 618 Chesapeake Street, SE - $365,000
For Sale | 618 Chesapeake Street, SE - $365,000
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For Sale | 1313 Dexter Terrace, SE - $325,000
For Sale | 1313 Dexter Terrace, SE - $325,000

Cute and cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath attached row home.

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For Sale | 1632 Ridge Place, SE - $465,000
For Sale | 1632 Ridge Place, SE - $465,000

Beautifully Renovated Townhouse – 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath

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For Sale | 404 Mellon Street, SE - $599,995
For Sale | 404 Mellon Street, SE - $599,995

Duplex with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms per unit.

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For Sale | 3330 Brothers Place, SE - $529,900
For Sale | 3330 Brothers Place, SE - $529,900

Renovated stunning property boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.

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Home for Sale | 932 Southern Ave SE - $399,900
Home for Sale | 932 Southern Ave SE - $399,900

Completely renovated inside with brand new finishes throughout.

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For Sale | 3922 Q Street, SE - $435,000
For Sale | 3922 Q Street, SE - $435,000

The modernized kitchen features stylish finishes and ample storage.

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For Sale | 1328 30th Street, SE - $600,000
For Sale | 1328 30th Street, SE - $600,000

Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home in Hillcrest.

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EDITORIALS
Love CHotR? Here's How You Can Help Keep It Going!
Love CHotR? Here's How You Can Help Keep It Going!

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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Getting Better Hasn’t Always Felt Better
Getting Better Hasn’t Always Felt Better

A big part of my life since being diagnosed has revolved around medication

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Is Work-Life Balance Also About Where We Spend Our Time?
Is Work-Life Balance Also About Where We Spend Our Time?

Do you have firm boundaries between work and home?

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Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise
Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise

The survey is short and will only take a few minutes!

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Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise
Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise

The survey is short and will only take a few minutes!

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Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise
Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise

The survey is short and will only take a few minutes!

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Don’t Just Look for an Idea. Look for What’s Missing.
Don’t Just Look for an Idea. Look for What’s Missing.

What do people need that they aren’t getting?!

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The Same People Can’t Keep Doing Everything
The Same People Can’t Keep Doing Everything

Let’s give our community warriors their flowers!

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Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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Yesterday I Said It. Today I’m Asking You to Share It.
Yesterday I Said It. Today I’m Asking You to Share It.

I want yesterday’s editorial to sit. And I want people to sit with it.

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What Leaving East of the River Taught Me About DC - and Myself
What Leaving East of the River Taught Me About DC - and Myself

This may not be a happily ever after type of story.

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🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Ward 7 & Ward 8!
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Ward 7 & Ward 8!

The holiday is about recognizing the contributions of working people!

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Another Quick CHotR Update 💚
Another Quick CHotR Update 💚

I missed you guys!

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Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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The Advoc8te Is Taking a Health Day: Go Play in the Archives
The Advoc8te Is Taking a Health Day: Go Play in the Archives

More than 18 years worth of content to keep you entertained!

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Your Man Is Not More Important Than Your Child
Your Man Is Not More Important Than Your Child

There are worse things than being single - like burying your child.

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When the Answer Isn't the Answer Part 2: The Long Road to a Diagnosis
When the Answer Isn't the Answer Part 2: The Long Road to a Diagnosis

So, if I don’t have Migraine with Brainstem Aura (MBA) what the hell do I have?!

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🌟 Get Your Message in Front of Ward 7 + 8 — Advertise with Congress Heights on the Rise
🌟 Get Your Message in Front of Ward 7 + 8 — Advertise with Congress Heights on the Rise

Reduced rates for Ward 7 & 8 nonprofits, small businesses and charter schools!

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