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

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March 19 | Chocolate City Meet + Greet and Ward 8 Meeting
March 19 | Chocolate City Meet + Greet and Ward 8 Meeting

Curious about the work of the Free DC campaign?

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March 19 | Struggling with Student Loan Repayment or Default Webinar
RESOURCES
March 19 | Struggling with Student Loan Repayment or Default Webinar
RESOURCES

This event will be hosted online!

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RESOURCES
March 20 - April 12 | National Cherry Blossom Festival Events
EVENTS
March 20 - April 12 | National Cherry Blossom Festival Events
EVENTS

Celebrates the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.

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EVENTS
March 21 | Free Community Shred Day in Anacostia
March 21 | Free Community Shred Day in Anacostia

Attendees can remain in their vehicles!

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March 21 | Ward 8 Democrats Monthly Meeting
COMMUNITY MEETING
March 21 | Ward 8 Democrats Monthly Meeting
COMMUNITY MEETING

A conversation about ranked choice voting!

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COMMUNITY MEETING
March 21 | Super Friends Saturday Returns to Anacostia Park
FREE EVENT
March 21 | Super Friends Saturday Returns to Anacostia Park
FREE EVENT

Take home a free family portrait as a keepsake from the day!

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FREE EVENT
Mayor Bowser Urges Congress to Reject Proposal That Would Make DC Streets Less Safe
ALERT
Mayor Bowser Urges Congress to Reject Proposal That Would Make DC Streets Less Safe
ALERT

Would prohibit use of automated traffic enforcement (ATE) to discourage dangerous driving.

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ALERT
$10,000 Reward, Seeking Persons of Interest in Hill East Shooting
MPD
$10,000 Reward, Seeking Persons of Interest in Hill East Shooting
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The suspects then discharged multiple firearms.

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Wanted | Suspect in Southeast Carjacking
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Wanted | Suspect in Southeast Carjacking
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The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras.

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Isiah Robert Barnes, 30, Arrested for Northwest Stabbing
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Isiah Robert Barnes, 30, Arrested for Northwest Stabbing
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Also grabbed the victim’s phone from where it had fallen on the ground and fled.

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Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Firearm Discharge
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Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Firearm Discharge
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The suspect was captured by nearby surveillance cameras.

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Traffic Advisory | 2026 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K
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Traffic Advisory | 2026 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K
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Will occur on On Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. seeks Tenant Organizer
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. seeks Tenant Organizer

The Tenant Organizer will join a collaborative team who work with tenant groups in DC.

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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Martha's Table seeks Culinary Services Assistant - $19.23 to $22.24/hour
Martha's Table seeks Culinary Services Assistant - $19.23 to $22.24/hour

Weekly hours will average 30 hours, with the possibility of up to 40 hours week

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The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!
The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!

The café and bar is currently hiring part-time and event staff!

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Martha's Table seeks Culinary Services Assistant - $19.23 to $22.24/hour
Martha's Table seeks Culinary Services Assistant - $19.23 to $22.24/hour

Weekly hours will average 30 hours, with the possibility of up to 40 hours week

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!
The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!

The café and bar is currently hiring part-time and event staff!

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!
The Go-Go Museum & Café is hiring!

The café and bar is currently hiring part-time and event staff!

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Central Union Mission seeks Facility Maintenance Director - $65k to $70k/year
Central Union Mission seeks Facility Maintenance Director - $65k to $70k/year

Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Life Insurance, EAP

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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Bread for the City seeks Gift Processing Specialist - $24.04 to $26.50/hour
Bread for the City seeks Gift Processing Specialist - $24.04 to $26.50/hour

This is a fully onsite position, Monday to Friday.

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March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair
March 14 | DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair

So many agencies! So many opportunities!

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REAL ESTATE
For Sale | 4247 Fort Dupont Ter SE - $450,000
For Sale | 4247 Fort Dupont Ter SE - $450,000

Steps away from the extensive trails and amenities of Fort Dupont Park!

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For Sale | 2405 Naylor Road, SE - $730,000
For Sale | 2405 Naylor Road, SE - $730,000

Colonial-style residence built in 2022.

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For Sale | 4010 Southern Avenue, SE - $409,900
For Sale | 4010 Southern Avenue, SE - $409,900

Four spacious bedrooms and multiple updated bathrooms.

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For Sale | 1334 Ridge Place, SE - $375,000
For Sale | 1334 Ridge Place, SE - $375,000

2-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in the heart of Anacostia.

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For Sale | 712 Congress Street, SE - $625,000
For Sale | 712 Congress Street, SE - $625,000

7 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom residence in Congress Heights.

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For Sale | 162 Forrester Street, SW - $405,000
For Sale | 162 Forrester Street, SW - $405,000

Soft archways and oak hardwood floors!

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For Sale | 2217 14th Street, SE - $499,000
For Sale | 2217 14th Street, SE - $499,000

This property is eligible for a free grant of up to $10,000.

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For Sale | 1440 18th Place, SE - $550,000
For Sale | 1440 18th Place, SE - $550,000

4 bedroom, 3 bath property in Randle Heights.

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For Sale | 1572 41st Street, SE - $449,000
For Sale | 1572 41st Street, SE - $449,000

4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with a finished basement.

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For Sale | 3210 8th Street, SE #1 - $302,800
For Sale | 3210 8th Street, SE #1 - $302,800
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EDITORIALS
COVID, Round Two
COVID, Round Two
Tonight’s Melania premiere is sure to piss you off
Tonight’s Melania premiere is sure to piss you off
Letting Go, Moving Forward: A 2026 Reset for Ward 7 & Ward 8
Letting Go, Moving Forward: A 2026 Reset for Ward 7 & Ward 8
Another Year Older, Still on the Rise 🎉
Another Year Older, Still on the Rise 🎉
Letting Go, Moving Forward: A 2026 Reset for Ward 7 & Ward 8
Letting Go, Moving Forward: A 2026 Reset for Ward 7 & Ward 8
Another Settlement, Same Broken System for Kia & Hyundai Owners
Another Settlement, Same Broken System for Kia & Hyundai Owners
A Note of Thanks from The Advoc8te: Health, Community, and Getting Back on My Feet
A Note of Thanks from The Advoc8te: Health, Community, and Getting Back on My Feet
COVID: 1 😷 The Advoc8te: 0
COVID: 1 😷 The Advoc8te: 0
Living Under Siege: The Anxiety in DC as Generals Convene in Quantico
Living Under Siege: The Anxiety in DC as Generals Convene in Quantico
The Weight of Advocacy: Why Our Community Advocates Need Us Too
The Weight of Advocacy: Why Our Community Advocates Need Us Too
Anacostia According to "Experts" Who Couldn’t Find It on a Map
Anacostia According to "Experts" Who Couldn’t Find It on a Map
Why I Reject the Term “Black Girl Magic”
Why I Reject the Term “Black Girl Magic”
Reframing Anacostia: Challenging Racist Narratives of Crime and Community
Reframing Anacostia: Challenging Racist Narratives of Crime and Community
Love Never Leaves
Love Never Leaves
Editorial: When Justice in America Feels Conditional
Editorial: When Justice in America Feels Conditional
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet
Marking the 2nd Anniversary of Teddy's Passing
Marking the 2nd Anniversary of Teddy's Passing
Introducing New Congress Heights on the Rise Features
Introducing New Congress Heights on the Rise Features
Victor Armando Simms, Previously Convicted Sex Offender, Sentenced for Child Pornography + Rape
Victor Armando Simms, Previously Convicted Sex Offender, Sentenced for Child Pornography + Rape