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Job Alert | Part-Time Outreach Assistant - $23/hour

Job Alert | Part-Time Outreach Assistant - $23/hour

Working 10 hours a week!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024HELP WANTED Comment

August 17 | Ward 7 Back To School Giveaway

500 backpacks filled with school supplies and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024WARD 7Comment

August 17 | Community Cleanup and Fix-It Fair

August 17 | Community Cleanup and Fix-It Fair

Free one-on-one diagnostic and repair support for an item you love!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024ANACOSTIA PARKComment

August 18 | Back to School Giveaway at Covenant House

Child will receive a bookbag full of free school supplies!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024GIVEAWAYComment

Kyree Anthony Hairston, 24, Guilty of Manslaughter of David Coe

Kyree Anthony Hairston, 24, Guilty of Manslaughter of David Coe

Shot the Victim Four Times on Southern Ave, SE.

COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024HOMICIDEComment

Jaylen Suggs, 18, Arrested for Homicide of Ricky Canty, 38

Jaylen Suggs, 18, Arrested for Homicide of Ricky Canty, 38

He is being charged as an adult.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Suspects in Northwest Retail Theft

Wanted | Suspects in Northwest Retail Theft

The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024WANTEDComment

Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Retail Theft

Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Retail Theft

On July 17, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 15, 2024WANTEDComment

⭐ Opening Reception for Black Beaches During Segregation at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

⭐ Opening Reception for Black Beaches During Segregation at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

This event is free and open to the public!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024HONFLEUR GALLERYComment

August 15 | Curbside Groceries at CHACC

Accept scash, credit, debit and SNAP/EBT.

MARKETThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024CURBSIDE GROCERIESComment

August 15 | Senior Hand Dancing in Anacostia Park

August 15 | Senior Hand Dancing in Anacostia Park

With Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024ANACOSTIA PARKComment

August 15 | No-Cost Eye Exams + Glasses at Anacostia Library

August 15 | No-Cost Eye Exams + Glasses at Anacostia Library

Glasses for children (PreK-12 grade only)!

COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024DC LIBRARYComment

August 15 | Office of Human Rights 23 Protected Traits Training

August 15 | Office of Human Rights 23 Protected Traits Training

This training will be held virtually.

CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024DC OHRComment

August 17 | Ward 7 Back To School Giveaway

500 backpacks filled with school supplies and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024WARD 7Comment

August 17 | Community Cleanup and Fix-It Fair

August 17 | Community Cleanup and Fix-It Fair

Free one-on-one diagnostic and repair support for an item you love!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024ANACOSTIA PARKComment

Bernard Matthews, 45, Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Diamonte Green, 22

Bernard Matthews, 45, Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Diamonte Green, 22

Faces a minimum sentence of 30 years in prison.

COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024HOMICIDEComment

Fatal Shooting of Antowine Baker, 38, in Northeast

Fatal Shooting of Antowine Baker, 38, in Northeast

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Vehicle in Southwest Weapons Offense

Wanted | Vehicle in Southwest Weapons Offense

4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024WANTEDComment

Wanted | Stolen Civic used in Southeast Shooting

Wanted | Stolen Civic used in Southeast Shooting

2020 blue Honda Civic with Maryland plates of 2EK8713

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024WANTEDComment

Christian Pickney, 19, Arrested for Northeast Robbery

Christian Pickney, 19, Arrested for Northeast Robbery

Robbery of a cell phone.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 14, 2024ROBBERYComment