HEAT EMERGENCY | Triple Digit Heat Index Forecasted Today and Tomorrow

The heat index forecasted for today (Thursday, August 12) is 106 degrees!

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Aug 14 | Volunteers needed for Feed the Hood event in Ward 8

Volunteers will also help beautify the area with a community clean up.

VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teAugust 12, 2021NBUF, FREE MEALSComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 149 Darrington St SW - $415,000

“…a gorgeous renovated single-family home with indoor and outdoor living in historic Congress Heights.”

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FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 114 Danbury Street, SW #3 - $95,000

One bedroom condo located in Congress Heights.

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Aug 15 | Community Pop-Up Market at Fletcher-Johnson Middle School

Free live music, kid’s activities, small businesses, food and drink.

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VIDEO | Persons of Interest in Destruction of Property, 1500 b/o Tanner Ct, SE

Occurred on Monday, August 2, 2021, at approximately 10:30 PM.

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VIDEO | Persons and Vehicles of Interest in CPWL/LAC, 500 b/o 12th St, SE

Three persons and vehicles of interest in reference to a Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL)/Leaving After Colliding incident.

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WANTED | Person of Interest Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 4000 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

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🌟 Access Free Food for Young People at DC Recreation Centers and Pools [SP]

DPR is offering free food for school-aged kids at 15 locations East of the River!

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🌟 Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is open welcoming guests inside to view new exhibition on food insecurity [SP]

In-gallery exhibition, "Food for the People: Eating and Activism in Greater Washington.”

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Aug 11 | Getting Safe Streets that Work for Everyone Virtual Workshop

Need sidewalk fixes? Stop signs? Crosswalks? Better bus stops?

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 11, 2021WABAComment

DC Heat Emergency Resources

A list of District cooling center locations is available at heat.dc.gov.

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FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 212 Malcolm X Avenue, SE - $399,900

“A District City Living duplex in Congress Heights!”

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 11, 2021WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 535 Mellon Street, SE - $1,350/month

Newly renovated one bedroom and one bathroom in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 11, 2021WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 1900 Block of 14th Street, SE

Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 47-year-old Kenney Greene, of no fixed address.

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District Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Firearms Offenses

Calloway admitted that while a subject of an undercover investigation, he agreed to purchase a fully automatic AK-47 for $250.

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Arrest Made in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 4000 Block of Meade Street, NE

20-year-old Brianna Hill, of Hyattsville, MD, was arrested and charged.

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Aug 10 - 14 | Temporary Lane Closures on I-295 Southbound Service Road

Motorists should anticipate moderate delays due to the lane closure.

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Aug 10 | Stay DC Clinic at Hart Middle School

A financial assistance program for D.C. renters and housing providers.

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Aug 11 | Getting Safe Streets that Work for Everyone Virtual Workshop

Need sidewalk fixes? Stop signs? Crosswalks? Better bus stops?

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 10, 2021WABAComment

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