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MPD 7D | Homicide: 3600 b/o Brothers Place, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 3600 b/o Brothers Place, SE

The decedent has been identified as 60-year-old Orlando Murphy, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 8, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 3500 Block of 13th Street, SE

Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 3500 Block of 13th Street, SE

26-year-old Isaiah Smith of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 8, 2022GUNSComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:Monday, May 30, 2022 to Monday, June 6, 2022

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:Monday, May 30, 2022 to Monday, June 6, 2022

MPD detectives and officers recovered 54 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 8, 2022GUNSComment

🌟 Bright Beginnings Inc. is accepting applications for childcare and preschool for 2022-2023! [SP]

🌟 Bright Beginnings Inc. is accepting applications for childcare and preschool for 2022-2023! [SP]

A Head Start/Early Head Start program serving pregnant women, fathers, and children up to age 5!

SPONSORED POSTThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022BRIGHT BEGINNINGSComment

🌟BE A WORK OF ART | On June 10 + 11 Have your portrait taken (for free) as part of 'Anacostia Portraits'

🌟BE A WORK OF ART | On June 10 + 11 Have your portrait taken (for free) as part of 'Anacostia Portraits'

Priority to Anacostia residents, waiting list spots for people with roots in the region.

The Advoc8teJune 7, 2022Comment

June 8 | Deadline to apply for the Robust Retail Citywide Grants

June 8 | Deadline to apply for the Robust Retail Citywide Grants

Intends to award up to $7,500 per business to approximately 78 businesses.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022DLSBDComment

June 7 + 8 | Martha's Table presents 1-Year Strategic Plan Community Progress Report

June 7 + 8 | Martha's Table presents 1-Year Strategic Plan Community Progress Report

Stay informed and have your voice heard.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022MARTHA'S TABLEComment

June 11 | Free Gas Giveaway at four Maryland stations

While supplies last!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022GASComment

👸🏾June 18 | WANDA hosts Sisterhood Supper in Oxon Run Park

👸🏾June 18 | WANDA hosts Sisterhood Supper in Oxon Run Park

Hosted by Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture (WANDA).

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022WANDA, WARD 8Comment

ADVISORY | National Park Service to install mile-markers on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to enhance visitor safety

ADVISORY | National Park Service to install mile-markers on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to enhance visitor safety

Temporary closures are expected between June 7 - 23. (photo courtesy of DDOT)

ADVISORYThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022WARD 7, WARD 8, NPSComment

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

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

Occurred on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at approximately 1:47 PM.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022MPD 6DD, ROBBERYComment

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 2800 b/o N Street, SE

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 2800 b/o N Street, SE

Occurred on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022MPD 6D, BURGLARYComment

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 700 Block of 18th Street, NE

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 700 Block of 18th Street, NE

Located and arrested 20-year-old Dominique Brown-Young, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022MPD 5D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: Unit Block of Mississippi Ave, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: Unit Block of Mississippi Ave, SE

Occurred on Monday, May 30, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 7, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Temporary Single Lane Closure of I-295 for Five Weeks

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Temporary Single Lane Closure of I-295 for Five Weeks

Will implement alternating single-lane closures (southbound and northbound).

TRANSPORATIONThe Advoc8teJune 6, 2022DDOTComment

June 7 + 8 | Martha's Table presents 1-Year Strategic Plan Community Progress Report

June 7 + 8 | Martha's Table presents 1-Year Strategic Plan Community Progress Report

Stay informed and have your voice heard.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 6, 2022MARTHA'S TABLEComment

JOB ALERT | Peer Outreach Specialist (Multiple Positions) - $43k to $45k/year

JOB ALERT | Peer Outreach Specialist (Multiple Positions) - $43k to $45k/year

Directly providing outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJune 6, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

June 8 | Deadline to apply for the Robust Retail Citywide Grants

June 8 | Deadline to apply for the Robust Retail Citywide Grants

Intends to award up to $7,500 per business to approximately 78 businesses.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJune 6, 2022DLSBDComment

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 6, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

June 11 | Free food giveaway at Union Temple Baptist Church in Anacostia

Free quality groceries while supplies last!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teJune 6, 2022WARD 8Comment