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Aug 10 | East of the River Fall Fest @ Max Robinson Center
Aug 10 | East of the River Fall Fest @ Max Robinson Center

Join Whitman-Walker Health for its 3rd annual East of the River Fall Fest, a back-to-school supplies giveaway and community block party!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teAugust 8, 2018WHITMAN WALKER MAX ROBINSON CENTERWHITMAN WALKER HEALTH, ANACOSTIA, MAX ROBINSON CENTER, WARD 8, FREE EVENTSComment
Aug 7 | AnaFest Music Summit and Tribute @ Check-It Enterprises
Aug 7 | AnaFest Music Summit and Tribute @ Check-It Enterprises

Part of a full-week of Anacostia based festival events hosted by Check-it Enterprises!

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ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018CHECK-IT ENTERPRISES, ANACOSTIA, WARD 8Comment
Media Release | DC Water improves water pressure in Ward 8
Media Release | DC Water improves water pressure in Ward 8

DC Water has a special message for Ward 8 regarding the pressure increase scheduled for August 27th!

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NEWSThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018MEDIA RELEASE, DC WATERComment
Job Alert | Healthy Markets, Operations Manager I @ Martha's Table
Job Alert | Healthy Markets, Operations Manager I @ Martha's Table

Martha’s Table is looking for proven leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for customer service and market operations to join their management team!

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JOBSThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018MARTHA'S TABLE AT THE COMMONSMARTHA'S TABLE, jobsComment
MY PICK! Aug 9 - 25 | Happy Ending @ Anacostia Playhouse
MY PICK! Aug 9 - 25 | Happy Ending @ Anacostia Playhouse

A long-running Off-Broadway hit, Happy Ending was written by Douglas Turner Ward, founder of The Negro Ensemble Company.

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ENTERTAINMENT, MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE, ENTERTAINMENT, WARD 8Comment
MY PICK: Aug 9 | How to Link Small Businesses with Incubator Services @ Anacostia Arts Center
MY PICK: Aug 9 | How to Link Small Businesses with Incubator Services @ Anacostia Arts Center

Hear from presenters who will share with you a variety of resources from funding, mentorship, and business assistance, to education and training about their respective DC based incubators.

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERDHCD, Anacostia Arts Center, THE HIVE 2.0, NETWALKING, SMALL BIZ SUPPORTComment
Martha's Table Early Childhood Programs
Martha's Table Early Childhood Programs

Martha’s Table’s comprehensive, high quality Healthy Start program offers full day early childhood education programming for students 3 months to 3 years of age.

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EDUCATIONThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018MARTHA'S TABLEMARTHA'S TABLE, EDUCATIONComment
DCist | Water Pressure Increase Could Temporarily Cause Contamination In Some Ward 8 Residents' Water
DCist | Water Pressure Increase Could Temporarily Cause Contamination In Some Ward 8 Residents' Water

Talk about a whirlwind of confusion! Yesterday when it rained, it poured. Good news is I think we got it straight. DCist has the story (with a quote from yours truly).

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The Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018 Comment
Aug 8 | Anacostia High Rock The Block Cookout
Aug 8 | Anacostia High Rock The Block Cookout

Meet the new principal and engage in a lot of community fun! Free event!

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 7, 2018ANACOSTIA HIGH SCHOOLANACOSTIA HIGH SCHOOL, FREE EVENTS, ANACOSTIAComment
Martha's Table hosts FIVE Joyful Food Markets this week! Volunteers needed!
Martha's Table hosts FIVE Joyful Food Markets this week! Volunteers needed!

No-cost fresh food markets at Barry Farm Rec Center, Deanwood Rec Center, Douglass Community Center, Rocketship Legacy Prep & Martha’s Table at The Commons!

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EVENTS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 6, 2018MARTHA'S TABLE AT THE COMMONS Martha's Table, Joyful Food Markets Comment
Why investing ONLY in income-capped housing in Ward 8 is setting us up for failure
Why investing ONLY in income-capped housing in Ward 8 is setting us up for failure

This editorial is probably going to cause a whole lot of drama but somebody had to say it.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teAugust 5, 2018Editorial, DHCD, HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING Comments
The latest in the saga of 1300 Congress St SE: Foreclosure Auction
The latest in the saga of 1300 Congress St SE: Foreclosure Auction

If there was ever a property east of the river that was steeped in controversy, drama, investigative reporting and lawsuits it was this one.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 5, 20181300 Congress St, peaceoholics, DHCDComment
50 Mississippi Ave SE - $369,000
50 Mississippi Ave SE - $369,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath detached home in Congress Heights. Newly renovated with at least one fireplace.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 5, 2018HOME FOR SALE, CONGRESS HEIGHTS, WARD 8Comment
5 Brandywine St SE #32 - $49,900
5 Brandywine St SE #32 - $49,900

Another Ward 8 condo has hit the market. 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom in Washington Highlands.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 5, 2018HOME FOR SALE, WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS, WARD 8Comment
Saturday #SoutheastLove: Today's free community events
Saturday #SoutheastLove: Today's free community events

You can never say there aren't plenty of things to do east of the river. Check out these free events taking place today.

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018FREE EVENTS, WARD 7, WARD 8Comment
FIVE Joyful Food Markets next week in Ward 7 & 8! FREE fresh food!
FIVE Joyful Food Markets next week in Ward 7 & 8! FREE fresh food!

No-cost markets at Barry Farm Rec Center, Deanwood Rec Center, Douglass Community Center, Rocketship Legacy Prep & Martha’s Table at The Commons!

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EVENTS, MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018MARTHA'S TABLE AT THE COMMONS Martha's Table, Joyful Food MarketsComment
Saturdays at 11am | Stretch Saturdays @ CHACC
Saturdays at 11am | Stretch Saturdays @ CHACC

$5 community yoga class in Congress Heights. All levels and ages are welcome!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018CONGRESS HEIGHTS ARTS & CULTURE CENTERYOGA, CONGRESS HEIGHTS ARTS & CULTURE CENTERComment
WANTED: creative vendors for pop-up artist market @ Anacostia Arts Center
WANTED: creative vendors for pop-up artist market @ Anacostia Arts Center

Don’t sleep! Deadline to apply is August 10th. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

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MY PICKThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER, ARTIST CALLComment
Aug 12 | Ms. Kim & Scooby @ The Check-It Secret Garden
Aug 12 | Ms. Kim & Scooby @ The Check-It Secret Garden

Part of the Ana Fest Finale. Free admission! See you there!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018CHECK-IT SECRET GARDENCHECK IT ENTERPRISES, WARD 8, FREE EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENTComment
8/4 & 8/5 | Marvimage Photography Pop-up
8/4 & 8/5 | Marvimage Photography Pop-up

This event doesn’t take place east of the river but looks super cool! Check it out.

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teAugust 4, 2018LEE'S FLOWERSFREE EVENTS, MARVIN BOWSERComment
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