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WARD 7 JOB ALERT | Director of Community Programs (Maternal and Family Health) - $80k to $85k

WARD 7 JOB ALERT | Director of Community Programs (Maternal and Family Health) - $80k to $85k

Will serve on the senior management team.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

June 5 | Fletcher Johnson Basketball Court Cleanup - Volunteer Opportunity

June 5 | Fletcher Johnson Basketball Court Cleanup - Volunteer Opportunity

A Ward 7 volunteer opportunity.

VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022WARD 7Comment

June 11 | 2022 Late Skate in Anacostia Park

June 11 | 2022 Late Skate in Anacostia Park

And bring your grill and chill!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 23, 2022 to Monday, May 30, 2022

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 23, 2022 to Monday, May 30, 2022

MPD detectives and officers recovered 77 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022GUNSComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 3900 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 3900 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NE

Occurred on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2022 Ford’s Theatre Annual Gala

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2022 Ford’s Theatre Annual Gala

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 3, 2022traffic advisoryComment

Temporary Lane Closures on Malcolm X Avenue from June 6 Through June 10, 2022

Temporary Lane Closures on Malcolm X Avenue from June 6 Through June 10, 2022

Will temporarily close a lane on the following roadway to perform construction activities.

TRANSPORTATIONThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022DDOTComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Alvin Williams, 67

Last seen in the 4400 block of B Street, Southeast on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Kurtis Faison, 13

Last seen in the Unit block of Van Buren Street, Northwest, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

June 3 | Deadline to apply for Small Medium Business Growth Fund

June 3 | Deadline to apply for Small Medium Business Growth Fund

Grants aimed to retain and expand district-based small businesses!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022DMPEDComment

June 4 | MPD Cadet Prospect Day for DC Residents Ages 17 - 24

June 4 | MPD Cadet Prospect Day for DC Residents Ages 17 - 24

Are you looking for a career with MPD as a full-time or part-time (high school) Cadet?

JOBSThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022MPD CADET PROGRAMComment

June 4 | Kelly Miller Market Season Kickoff

June 4 | Kelly Miller Market Season Kickoff

Featuring The Experience Band, family-friendly activities, farm tours, and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022WARD 7, DREAMING OUT LOUDComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Makenzy Jenkins, 14

Last seen in the 100 block of T Street, Northeast, on May 31, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 4900 Block of B Street, SE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 4900 Block of B Street, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022MPD 6D, BURGLARYComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3700 b/o Hayes Street, NE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3700 b/o Hayes Street, NE

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 2, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

June 1 | DC's Heat Emergency Plan has been activated

June 1 | DC's Heat Emergency Plan has been activated

Keep pets indoors, walk pets early in the morning and give pets plenty of water.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022HEAT EMERGENCYComment

June 1 | Youth Writing Club at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

June 1 | Youth Writing Club at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

Admission is free and snacks will be provided!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022BUSBOYS AND POETS ANACOSTIAComment

GRANT ALERT | The deadline for the next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant is June 19th

GRANT ALERT | The deadline for the next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant is June 19th

Do you have an idea to make DC more awesome?!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | Mentors wanted for DC students

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | Mentors wanted for DC students

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply!

VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022CAPITAL PARTNERS EDUCATIONComment

June 3 | 1st Friday Crowd Virtual Meeting about Public Safety

June 3 | 1st Friday Crowd Virtual Meeting about Public Safety

This meeting will be held via Zoom and will focus on public safety.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment