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Discover Hidden Gems in Washington, DCā€™s Ward 7 & Ward 8!

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Feb 11 | Free Community Floral Design Workshop
FREE EVENT
Feb 11 | Free Community Floral Design Workshop
FREE EVENT

The workshop will be held at Marthaā€™s Table at The Commons.

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FREE EVENT
Feb 12 - April 23 | Community in a Cup & Candle: A Creative Class from Project Create
FREE EVENT
Feb 12 - April 23 | Community in a Cup & Candle: A Creative Class from Project Create
FREE EVENT

These classes are free!

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FREE EVENT
Feb 14 | Valentineā€™s Candlelit Kemetic Yoga and Meditation at Honfleur Gallery
EVENTS
Feb 14 | Valentineā€™s Candlelit Kemetic Yoga and Meditation at Honfleur Gallery
EVENTS

Space is limited so get your tickets now!

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EVENTS
For Sale | 612 Alabama Avenue, SE - $499,000
REAL ESTATE
For Sale | 612 Alabama Avenue, SE - $499,000
REAL ESTATE

Renovated, and fully detached home in Congress Heights.

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REAL ESTATE
WMATA Daily Police Blotter for Feb 8, 2026
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WMATA Daily Police Blotter for Feb 8, 2026
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Reports are published every weekday, except holidays.

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MPD Data Shows Significant Reduction in Shootings
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MPD Data Shows Significant Reduction in Shootings
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So far there have been 13 incidents for 2026.

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MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of Feb 9, 2026
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MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of Feb 9, 2026
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The figures are based on DC Code offense definitions.

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šŸŒŸ Life in Wood: Anacostia River Walk ā€” Opening Reception at Honfleur Gallery
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šŸŒŸ Life in Wood: Anacostia River Walk ā€” Opening Reception at Honfleur Gallery
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Celebrating the artistic legacy of Washington, DC cultural artist John Zaire El-Badr Cauley!

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šŸŒŸ Why Choosing an Independent, Family-Owned Vet Matters in DC
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šŸŒŸ Why Choosing an Independent, Family-Owned Vet Matters in DC
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Independent clinics are owned by veterinariansā€”not corporations or private equity firms.

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Feb 8 | Super Bowl Sunday, Caribbean Style at Sapodillaā€™s
EVENTS
Feb 8 | Super Bowl Sunday, Caribbean Style at Sapodillaā€™s
EVENTS

All-night happy hour, plus food and drink specials!

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EVENTS
Feb 11 | Free Community Floral Design Workshop
FREE EVENT
Feb 11 | Free Community Floral Design Workshop
FREE EVENT

The workshop will be held at Marthaā€™s Table at The Commons.

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FREE EVENT
Traffic Fatality | Clarence Lemons, 38, on DC-295
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Traffic Fatality | Clarence Lemons, 38, on DC-295
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Lemons was riding a motorcycle at high rates of speed before the crash.

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JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Central Union Mission seeks Facilities Assistant
Central Union Mission seeks Facilities Assistant

Compensation is $20ā€“$21 per hour ($42,000ā€“$44,000 annually).

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Now Hiring: Community Outreach Director (Contract/Freelance) | Special Olympics D.C.
Now Hiring: Community Outreach Director (Contract/Freelance) | Special Olympics D.C.

Starting February 16, 2026 (with applications due by February 13, 2026).

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Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open
Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open

One of DCā€™s most impactful workforce development initiatives for young people.

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Now Hiring: Outfitters Program Associate at Martha's Table
Now Hiring: Outfitters Program Associate at Martha's Table

Ensures the clothing program operates smoothly.

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Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open
Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open

One of DCā€™s most impactful workforce development initiatives for young people.

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Bar Manager at Heurich House Museum
Now Hiring: Part-Time Bar Manager at Heurich House Museum

6 hours PTO/sick leave accrued monthly after 30 days!

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Now Hiring: Community Outreach Director (Contract/Freelance) | Special Olympics D.C.
Now Hiring: Community Outreach Director (Contract/Freelance) | Special Olympics D.C.

Starting February 16, 2026 (with applications due by February 13, 2026).

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Now Hiring: Outfitters Program Associate at Martha's Table
Now Hiring: Outfitters Program Associate at Martha's Table

Ensures the clothing program operates smoothly.

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Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open
Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Open

One of DCā€™s most impactful workforce development initiatives for young people.

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Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter
Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter

An opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with MPD!

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Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter
Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter

An opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with MPD!

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Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter
Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter

An opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with MPD!

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Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter
Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter

An opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with MPD!

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Job Alert | Contract Content and Social Media Manager
Job Alert | Contract Content and Social Media Manager

Payment is between $1,800 - $2,200 /month.

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Job Alert | Part-Time Operations Administrative Assistant
Job Alert | Part-Time Operations Administrative Assistant

The position is a 30-hour a week role.

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Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter
Jan 28 | MPD hosts Coffee With A Recruiter

An opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with MPD!

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REAL ESTATE
For Sale | 612 Alabama Avenue, SE - $499,000
For Sale | 612 Alabama Avenue, SE - $499,000

Renovated, and fully detached home in Congress Heights.

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For Sale | 2447 Shannon Pl SE - $530,000
For Sale | 2447 Shannon Pl SE - $530,000

Special release pricing available for select rear-facing units.

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For Sale | 1459 Morris Road SE - $249,999
For Sale | 1459 Morris Road SE - $249,999

Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick row house.

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For Sale | 3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE - $944,900
For Sale | 3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE - $944,900

Chefā€™s kitchen features blue white cabinetry, white marble island, brass accents, gas range.

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Short Sale | 3319 Nash Place, SE - $700,000
Short Sale | 3319 Nash Place, SE - $700,000

Four bedroom, three bath renovated home in Hillcrest.

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For Sale | 149 Mississippi Ave SE - $400,000
For Sale | 149 Mississippi Ave SE - $400,000

Rehabbed 3-bed, 2.5 bath townhome with a walkout basement.

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For Sale | 164 Elmira Street, SW - $439,900
For Sale | 164 Elmira Street, SW - $439,900

3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a fully finished basement.

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For Sale | 222 Malcolm X Avenue, SE - $529,000
For Sale | 222 Malcolm X Avenue, SE - $529,000

Turn key 3 unit multi-unit building.

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For Sale | 1227 Talbert Street, SE - $750,000
For Sale | 1227 Talbert Street, SE - $750,000

Originally constructed in the mid-1920s.

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For Sale | 843 Monteria Court, SE - $425,000
For Sale | 843 Monteria Court, SE - $425,000

3BR/2.5BA townhome-style rowhome.

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EDITORIALS
Tonightā€™s Melania premiere is sure to piss you off
Tonightā€™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 šŸŽ‰
Another Year Older, Still on the Rise šŸŽ‰
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 šŸ˜· The Advoc8te: 0
COVID: 1 šŸ˜· 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 Couldnā€™t Find It on a Map
Anacostia According to "Experts" Who Couldnā€™t Find It on a Map
Why I Reject the Term ā€œBlack Girl Magicā€
Why I Reject the Term ā€œBlack Girl Magicā€
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 Sappā€™s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sappā€™s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sappā€™s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sappā€™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
Teddy, I still ā¤ļø and miss you.
Teddy, I still ā¤ļø and miss you.