Submit Your Nomination for WPGC's Real Good People Awards

Deadline for nominations is November 30, 2018. Nominate a community hero!

NEWSThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2018WPGCComment

AG Racine Takes Action Against Neglectful Property Owners to Stop Crime in District Neighborhoods

Building Owners Held Accountable for Illegal Drug and Firearm Activity at Properties in Anacostia, Deanwood, Eckington, and Petworth

NEWSThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2018AG Karl Racine, NUISANCE PROPERTY, PRESS RELEASESComment

WashPo | Democracy Prep charter school says this will be its last year in Southeast D.C.

The Advoc8te is saddened but not surprised by this news. Not sure what this means for the current expansion.

NEWSThe Advoc8teAugust 13, 2018WASHINGTON POST, DEMOCRACY PREP, CONGRESS HEIGHTS Comment

Media Release | DC Water improves water pressure in Ward 8

DC Water has a special message for Ward 8 regarding the pressure increase scheduled for August 27th!

NEWSThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018MEDIA RELEASE, DC WATERComment

Happy 3rd Birthday to the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center!

Wow! Three amazing years at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center! Take a moment and let them know in the comments your appreciation!

The proof is in the produce (and smiles), Joyful Food Markets by the numbers

Check out the latest numbers from this summer’s markets as of June 28th!

NEWS, JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2018MARTHA'S TABLE AT THE COMMONSJoyful Food Markets, MARTHA'S TABLEComment

LGBTQ Community Grant Awardees for FY2018

In FY2018, a combined $75,000 in grant funding was awarded to six community-based organizations that serve LGBTQ homeless youth and families in Washington, DC.”

NEWSThe Advoc8teJuly 25, 2018LGBTQ, GRANTComment

School supplies and uniforms needed for for kids residing in shelter

Drop off new items to give kids a fresh start this school year! Contributions needed by August 8th!

NEWSThe Advoc8teJuly 25, 2018VOLUNTEER, DONATEComment

Happy 5th Birthday to the Anacostia Playhouse

Can you believe it's been five years since our very own Anacostia Playhouse opened its doors!

NEWSThe Advoc8teJuly 24, 2018ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEComment

I'm back and with tons more info to share!

After a short break your blogger buddy is back!

NEWSThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2018THE ADVOC8TEComment

DOES American Job Center SE is relocating on July 2nd

The Southeast location of the American Job Center is moving to a temporary location. Find out where and when!

NEWSThe Advoc8teJune 26, 2018DOESComment

WCP | Documents Show Construction Debacle Jeopardizes Homeless Shelter Replacement Plan

The Washington City Paper is back with another hard hitting article about the mismanagement and construction delays facing the new east of the river homeless shelters. Warning: prepare to be frustrated.

NEWS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teJune 16, 2018WASHINGTON CITY PAPER, HOMELESS SHELTERComment

RIP Sammie

It is with a heavy heart I share this sad news.

NEWSThe Advoc8teJune 5, 2018REST IN PEACEComment

Listen Up! The Advoc8te will be a guest on today's Kojo Nnamdi Show

Family, now you KNOW we have to talk about this! Please call in today to the Kojo Show were we will be doing just that.

MY PICK, NEWSThe Advoc8teMay 17, 2018THE ADVOC8TE, Kojo Nnamdi Show, washingtonianComment

Creative volunteer opportunities with Project Create

Put your professional skills and life experience to work for a greater good. Your expertise can be applied in creative ways to benefit Project Create, and you will gain the rewarding experience of working directly with our youth.

NEWSThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2018PROJECT CREATE, VOLUNTEERComment

Martha's Table relaunches Martha's Outfitters in Anacostia

Martha’s Outfitters has re-launched on Martin Luther King Avenue in SE under a new model designed for families with young children. The new model will provide access to clothing and supplies crucial to family success.

NEWSThe Advoc8teApril 6, 2018MARTHA'S OUTFITTERSWARD 8, ANACOSTIAComment