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The east of the river HUSTLE
The east of the river HUSTLE

Closed mouths don’t get fed on MLK Boulevard and other things you need to know about living and working here.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2018EDITORIAL, WARD 8Comment
April 27 + 28 | Sewing in Soufside @ CHACC
April 27 + 28 | Sewing in Soufside @ CHACC

Whether you are a novice or an expert with the sewing machine, this is your chance to improve your skills! Sign up for one of these two workshops.

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EVENTS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2018CONGRESS HEIGHTS ARTS & CULTURE CENTERCONGRESS HEIGHTS ARTS & CULTURE CENTERComment
Why Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center and ARCH are major players in Ward 8's creative scene
Why Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center and ARCH are major players in Ward 8's creative scene

The Advoc8te is going to break it down for you about “the haves” and “have nots” of who is really killing the creative game east of the river.

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EDITORIAL, MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 25, 2018Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center, ARCH Development Corporation, THE HIVE, Anacostia Arts Center Comments
April 28 | Arts and Advocacy Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center
April 28 | Arts and Advocacy Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center

This professional development workshop is open to artists, arts administrators, board members, community members, elected officials, students, and anyone interested in growing the arts.

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 24, 2018ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERAnacostia Arts Center, FREE EVENTComment
April 28 | Meetup with Markus @ Boys & Girls Club FBR Branch
April 28 | Meetup with Markus @ Boys & Girls Club FBR Branch

Join DC State Board Representative Markus Batchelor for an interactive conversation on public education in Ward 8 and across DC. This is a free event!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 24, 2018BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FBR BRANCHMarkus Batchelor, Boys and Girls ClubComment
Visit the new Martha's Outfitters in Anacostia!
Visit the new Martha's Outfitters in Anacostia!

Martha’s Outfitters in Anacostia has re-launched under a new model designed for families with young children! Find out how you can help or utilize this new resource!

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 24, 2018MARTHA'S OUTFITTERSMartha's Table Comment
A few words about "resilience" from the heart of this woman of color
A few words about "resilience" from the heart of this woman of color

Today the universe told me I needed to share this message as a working woman, a woman of color and a woman just trying to make it in a man’s world while holding on to my dignity and self-respect. Photo courtesy of @BigGirlCamera via Twenty20

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2018The Advoc8te, SECRETS OF THE ADVOC8TEComment
My Pick of the Week: April 25th - Open Artist Hours @ Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
My Pick of the Week: April 25th - Open Artist Hours @ Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

This Wednesday, 10am - 5pm! Artist Amanda Burnham transforms the 40-foot renovated shipping container into “Block Watch,” a site-specific installation generated by images of the Anacostia community. 

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EVENTS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2018SMITHSONIAN ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUMANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUMComment
3309 5th Street SE - $465,900
3309 5th Street SE - $465,900

4 levels, 5 bed/3.5 bath w/ family, living, dining room & gourmet kitchen. SS appliances, pantry & granite counter-tops. Stunning HW through main level, new carpet on LL & bedrooms. 

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2018HOME FOR SALEComment
My Pick of the Week : A Right To The City @ Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
My Pick of the Week : A Right To The City @ Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

A Right to the City explores the history of neighborhood change in the nation’s capital, and its rich history of neighborhood organizing and civic engagement that transformed the city in the face of tremendous odds.

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 20, 2018SMITHSONIAN ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUMSmithsonian Anacostia Community MuseumComment
Today @ 1pm | Marketing Tactics for Small Biz @ The Den
Today @ 1pm | Marketing Tactics for Small Biz @ The Den

You still have time to sign up for this free workshop hosted by DLSBD! Learn the skills to help your business or nonprofit succeed! 

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 20, 2018THE DEN READING ROOMTHE DEN, ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER, SMALL BIZ SUPPORT, DLSBDComment
April 20, 21 & 22 | Pop-Up Books @ Anacostia Playhouse
April 20, 21 & 22 | Pop-Up Books @ Anacostia Playhouse

Anacostia Playhouse and youth acting company the Laugh ‘n’ Learn Players present Pop-Up Books! A wonderful play bringing to life four fabulous tale by the young authors of Reach, Incorporated and Shout Mouse Press. 

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 20, 2018ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE, YOUTH EVENTS, ANACOSTIAComment
April 28 | Goal Developing Series for Young Adults @ The Den
April 28 | Goal Developing Series for Young Adults @ The Den

The Den Reading Room is hosting this series to help young adults set practical goals with an achievable timeline. Registration is now open! 

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 20, 2018THE DEN READING ROOMThe Den, WARD 8Comment
April 22 | New play Kenilworth to be read on Earth Day
April 22 | New play Kenilworth to be read on Earth Day

On Earth Day, April 22, 2018, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens will host a free, public reading of a new play, Kenilworth by Kitty Felde.

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 19, 2018KENILWORTH PARKWARD 7, KENILWORTH PARKComment
3311 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE - $399,000
3311 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE - $399,000

Open concept floorplan with gleaming hardwood floors. 3 BDRs with spacious closets and 2 full baths. 

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 19, 2018HOME FOR SALEComment
My Pick of the Week: Womyn of Arts Pop Up Event @ Anacostia Arts Center
My Pick of the Week: Womyn of Arts Pop Up Event @ Anacostia Arts Center

Womyn Of Art is a pop up in tribute to the women specifically in the ART industry that expands and celebrates what this collective of local women of business. The event includes live art, poetry, make up, music, henna, and more! Free! 

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MY PICK, EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 19, 2018ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA, ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment
My Pick of the Week: Master Peace @ Anacostia Arts Center
My Pick of the Week: Master Peace @ Anacostia Arts Center

This Saturday experience peace, love, and harmony through music and good vibes! 

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EVENTS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teApril 19, 2018ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment
April 20 | DC Expungement Day
April 20 | DC Expungement Day

Do you have a criminal record? Find out how to seal it! 

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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teApril 17, 2018DOESRESOURCES, DOESComment
Engage the community, advertising space available here
Engage the community, advertising space available here

Have a nonprofit or business in Ward 8 and you need to get the word out? Find out about community engagement opportunities through CHotR.  

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The Advoc8teApril 17, 2018Comment
April 25 | Ward 8 Community FY2019 Budget Meeting
April 25 | Ward 8 Community FY2019 Budget Meeting

Councilmember White hosts this community meeting to solicit feedback from Ward 8 residents. 

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 17, 2018RISE DEMONSTRATION CENTERWARD 8, COUNCILMEMBER TRAYON WHITEComment
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