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Yesterday I Said It. Today I’m Asking You to Share It.
Yesterday I Said It. Today I’m Asking You to Share It.

I want yesterday’s editorial to sit. And I want people to sit with it.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026RACE, BLACK WOMENComment
Fatal Shooting of Reginald Lamont Dorsey, 31, in Southeast
Fatal Shooting of Reginald Lamont Dorsey, 31, in Southeast

Call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Andrew Tyree Richardson, 25, Arrested for Homicide of Charles Sharp, 56
Andrew Tyree Richardson, 25, Arrested for Homicide of Charles Sharp, 56

This is also an Officer-Involved Shooting.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Wanted | Two Suspects in Southwest Robbery
Wanted | Two Suspects in Southwest Robbery

The suspects were captured by a nearby security camera.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment
What Leaving East of the River Taught Me About DC - and Myself
What Leaving East of the River Taught Me About DC - and Myself

This may not be a happily ever after type of story.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026gentrification, THE ADVOC8TEComment
MPD Reminds DC Residents of Youth Curfew Hours
MPD Reminds DC Residents of Youth Curfew Hours

Differs from the summer curfew hours in effect during July and August

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026JUVENILE CURFEWComment
Save Money on Great Food While Helping Reduce Food Waste with Too Good To Go
Save Money on Great Food While Helping Reduce Food Waste with Too Good To Go

From French baked goods, to prepared meals to groceries, there are so many options!

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EATThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026TOO GOOD TO GOComment
PGLAG National Seeks Strategic Communications/PR Consultant
PGLAG National Seeks Strategic Communications/PR Consultant
JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026help wantedComment
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride

Billed as DC’s only car-free social ride!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026DC BIKE RIDEComment
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade

Groups and organizations come together to celebrate the history and talent in SE DC! 

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026CONGRESS HEIGHTSComment
Marshall Day, 40, Sentenced for Transportation of Child Pornography
Marshall Day, 40, Sentenced for Transportation of Child Pornography

Day had stored six videos depicting child sex abuse.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026CHILD PORNOGRAPHYComment
Cordell Simms, 32, Felon Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
Cordell Simms, 32, Felon Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

Simms spotted the police officer and handed his backpack to a minor child.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026SENTENCED, GUNSComment
 Kwesi Pyne, 20, Pleads Guilty to 2023 and 2024 Crime Spree
Kwesi Pyne, 20, Pleads Guilty to 2023 and 2024 Crime Spree

The victim was on his way to work when the defendant approached him from behind.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026PLEADING, CRIMESComment
Traffic Advisory | Special Event on Sept 8, 2026
Traffic Advisory | Special Event on Sept 8, 2026

There will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Ward 7 & Ward 8!
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Ward 7 & Ward 8!

The holiday is about recognizing the contributions of working people!

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026LABOR DAYComment
Davon Willis, 28, Sentenced for Strangling His Pregnant Girlfriend in Front of His Mother
Davon Willis, 28, Sentenced for Strangling His Pregnant Girlfriend in Front of His Mother

The defendant had strangled the victim before just a few months prior to the offense for which he was sentenced.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026ASSAULT, SENTENCEDComment
Sept 7 | Banneker Recreation Center/ U Street Corridor Youth Curfew Zone
Sept 7 | Banneker Recreation Center/ U Street Corridor Youth Curfew Zone

Applicable to a group of at least nine youth.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026JUVENILE CURFEWComment
Modified District Government Services for Labor Day
Modified District Government Services for Labor Day

While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.

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ADVISORYThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026LABOR DAYComment
For Sale | 1620 29th Street, SE #203
For Sale | 1620 29th Street, SE #203

Eligible for special financing, with NO PMI and very low down-payment options!

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment
For Sale | 1469 Ridge Pl SE
For Sale | 1469 Ridge Pl SE

Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 3.5-bath rowhome in Anacostia.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment
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