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July 8 | An Artist’s Journey to Uphold our Founding Ideals Film Screening & Discussion

July 8 | An Artist’s Journey to Uphold our Founding Ideals Film Screening & Discussion

An exclusive screening of a new documentary about the power of teaching social justice through art.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022FREDERICK DOUGLASSComment

JOB ALERT | Communications Officer (Fully Remote) - $59,600 to $69,600

JOB ALERT | Communications Officer (Fully Remote) - $59,600 to $69,600

Flexible, global location. This position is a full-time (40-hour per week) remote position.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

July 9 | Project Create Family Art Day - Make Affirmation Jars!

July 9 | Project Create Family Art Day - Make Affirmation Jars!

Each session will be limited to 10 families and registration is required.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022PROJECT CREATEComment

PRICE REDUCTION | 2013 SE Naylor Rd SE - $539,950

PRICE REDUCTION | 2013 SE Naylor Rd SE - $539,950

Four bedrooms with three bathrooms and a finished basement.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 100 Block of Yuma Street, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 100 Block of Yuma Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old Devin Denny, of no fixed address.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Homicide: 700 Block of Kenilworth Terrace, NE

MPD 6D | Homicide: 700 Block of Kenilworth Terrace, NE

The decedent has been identified as 16-year-old Levoire Simmons, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 100 Block of Ivanhoe Street, SW

MPD 7D | Homicide: 100 Block of Ivanhoe Street, SW

The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Daquan Hodge, of Southwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

🌟 The DC Trail Rangers Are Hiring! Apply by July 6, 2022! [SP]

🌟 The DC Trail Rangers Are Hiring! Apply by July 6, 2022! [SP]

Hiring for two positions! Pay will be $45,760 annually, plus benefits!

SPONSORED POSTThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022WABAComment

FINAL DAY | 0% Special Financing for 18 months at District Floor Depot

FINAL DAY | 0% Special Financing for 18 months at District Floor Depot

Their southeast store is located in the heart of Historic Anacostia!

RETAILThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022SALEComment

Community Yoga + Vinyasa Flow w/ Sophia Lorin at the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center

Community Yoga + Vinyasa Flow w/ Sophia Lorin at the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center

Classes are open to all levels!

FITNESSThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022YOGAComment

July 6 | ANC 8C Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Councilmember Phil Mendelson

July 6 | ANC 8C Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Councilmember Phil Mendelson

See post for the draft meeting agenda.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022ANC 8CComment

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Paid Construction Internship Opportunities at Reunion Square for Ward 7 and 8 Youth

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Paid Construction Internship Opportunities at Reunion Square for Ward 7 and 8 Youth

Internship is up to four weeks in 2022.

INTERNSHIPThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022Four Points LLCComment

July 8 | An Artist’s Journey to Uphold our Founding Ideals Film Screening & Discussion

July 8 | An Artist’s Journey to Uphold our Founding Ideals Film Screening & Discussion

An exclusive screening of a new documentary about the power of teaching social justice through art.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022FREDERICK DOUGLASSComment

TRAFFIC FATALITY | Intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, NE

TRAFFIC FATALITY | Intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, NE

The decedents are 70-year-old Michael Hawkins Randall and 64-year-old Charles Jackson.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022TRAFFIC FATALITYComment

DECEDENT IDENTIFIED | Homicide: 1600 Block of K Street, NE

DECEDENT IDENTIFIED | Homicide: 1600 Block of K Street, NE

The decedent has been identified as 28-year-old Timothy Brady, of Laurel, MD.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2022MPD 5D, HOMICIDEComment

July 4 | What to the Slave its the 4th of July? in Anacostia Park

July 4 | What to the Slave its the 4th of July? in Anacostia Park

A re-enactment of Frederick Douglass' famous 4th of July Speech by actor, Nathan Richardson!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2022FREDERICK DOUGLASSComment

July 6 | ANC 8C Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Councilmember Phil Mendelson

July 6 | ANC 8C Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Councilmember Phil Mendelson

See post for the draft meeting agenda.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2022ANC 8CComment

MPD 5D | Homicide: 1600 Block of K Street, NE

MPD 5D | Homicide: 1600 Block of K Street, NE

The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2022MPD 5D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in the Homicide of 16-year-old Taniya Jones

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in the Homicide of 16-year-old Taniya Jones

A 17-year-old juvenile male, of Oxon Hill, MD, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2500 Block of Elvans Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2500 Block of Elvans Rd, SE

46-year-old Eric Best, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment