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Video of Suspect in Burglary of Southeast Bakery
Video of Suspect in Burglary of Southeast Bakery

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April 2 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Meeting
April 2 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Meeting

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April 3 | ANC 7F02 Community Walk with DC Councilmembers
April 3 | ANC 7F02 Community Walk with DC Councilmembers

With DC Councilmembers William Felder, Brooke Pinto and Charles Allen.

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The Black Swan Academy seeks Part Time Van Drivers - $20+/hour
The Black Swan Academy seeks Part Time Van Drivers - $20+/hour

Shifts will primarily fall on weekdays between 3 - 8:30pm!

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April 5 | Planning the Growing Season Workshop at ACM
April 5 | Planning the Growing Season Workshop at ACM

Will also work on repairs to the raised garden!

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April 5 | Literacy Youth Seminar at Bald Eagle Rec Center
April 5 | Literacy Youth Seminar at Bald Eagle Rec Center

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April 6 | Pinknic and Kite Flying in Oxon Run Park
April 6 | Pinknic and Kite Flying in Oxon Run Park

Free food for the first 200 attendees!

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April 7 | Free Capoeira Classes in Historic Anacostia
April 7 | Free Capoeira Classes in Historic Anacostia

Beginners and all ages are welcome!

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April 9 | Career Workshop for Ward 7 + Ward 8 Youth
April 9 | Career Workshop for Ward 7 + Ward 8 Youth

Free event! Lunch will be provided.

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William Brock, Sentenced for Stabbing in DC Jail
William Brock, Sentenced for Stabbing in DC Jail

Brock is a member of the Choppa City street crew.

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David Crocker Pleads Guilty to Multiple Armed Robberies near Anacostia Park
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Video of Suspect Wanted in Northwest Business Burglary
Video of Suspect Wanted in Northwest Business Burglary

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Ricky Camacho Arrested for Northwest Stabbing
Ricky Camacho Arrested for Northwest Stabbing

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April 3 | ANC 7F02 Community Walk with DC Councilmembers
April 3 | ANC 7F02 Community Walk with DC Councilmembers

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Zack’s Cake Cannabis Now Available at Anacostia Organics

A cannabis card is free for two years!

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April 5 | Planning the Growing Season Workshop at ACM
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