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CRITICAL MISSING | Jalynn Jamison, 14

Last seen in the 1700 block of E Street, NE, on Monday, July 18, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

July 20 | D. Watkins Discusses Black Boy Smile with Jason Reynolds

July 20 | D. Watkins Discusses Black Boy Smile with Jason Reynolds

Brought to you by MahoganyBooks in Anacostia!

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

JOB ALERT | Communications Manager - $85k to $105k/year

JOB ALERT | Communications Manager - $85k to $105k/year

This position requires residence in the District of Columbia.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

July 21 | Deputy Mayor of Education hosts Community Conversation on Attendance

July 21 | Deputy Mayor of Education hosts Community Conversation on Attendance

Learn more about the District's vision, strategies, and investments to improve attendance outcomes.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022EDUCATIONComment

Aug 5 | Tribute to the 1990's Roller Skate Party in Anacostia Park

Aug 5 | Tribute to the 1990's Roller Skate Party in Anacostia Park

Music by DJ Prodigy!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 5000 Block of Cloud Place, NE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 5000 Block of Cloud Place, NE

Located and arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Hyattsville, Maryland.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 1000 Block of Southern Ave, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 1000 Block of Southern Ave, SE

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

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Homicide: 400 Block of Burbank Street, SE

MPD 6D | Homicide: 400 Block of Burbank Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 40-year-old William Whittington Jr, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Wonell A. Jones, Jr.

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Wonell A. Jones, Jr.

Jones is also a person of interest in the homicide of 33-year-old Audora Williams.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 20, 2022WANTED, homicideComment

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RSVP now for the Open House on July 20, 2022!

SPONSORED POSTThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022BRIGHT BEGINNINGSComment

July 19 | Virtual Community Meeting about the Texas Avenue SE Dog Park Project in Ward 7

July 19 | Virtual Community Meeting about the Texas Avenue SE Dog Park Project in Ward 7

Find out details about Ward 7’s first dog park!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022WARD 7Comment

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Executive Assistant for DC Nonprofit

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Executive Assistant for DC Nonprofit

Metro accessible, and has free on-site parking.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

July 20 | D. Watkins Discusses Black Boy Smile with Jason Reynolds

July 20 | D. Watkins Discusses Black Boy Smile with Jason Reynolds

Brought to you by MahoganyBooks in Anacostia!

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

July 21 | Deputy Mayor of Education hosts Community Conversation on Attendance

July 21 | Deputy Mayor of Education hosts Community Conversation on Attendance

Learn more about the District's vision, strategies, and investments to improve attendance outcomes.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022EDUCATIONComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 1716 28th Street, SE #2 - $599,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 1716 28th Street, SE #2 - $599,000

Spacious two-level 2200 square foot condos.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022WARD 7, HOME FOR SALEComment

Two District Men Found Guilty of Conspiracy, First-Degree Murder, and Participation in a Criminal Street Gang in 2017 Slaying

Two District Men Found Guilty of Conspiracy, First-Degree Murder, and Participation in a Criminal Street Gang in 2017 Slaying

Killing Took Place in Potomac Gardens Neighborhood of Southeast.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022GUILTYComment

Safety Tips for DC Based Religious Establishments and Organizations

Safety Tips for DC Based Religious Establishments and Organizations

Courtesy of MPD's Special Liaison Branch.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022SAFETYComment

Passing of an Active-Duty Member: Officer Millard Pitts

Passing of an Active-Duty Member: Officer Millard Pitts

Officer Pitts joined MPD, in May 2003 and served the community for 19 years.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 19, 2022RIPComment

What you should know about the D.C. Monkeypox outbreak, including how to get vaccinated

What you should know about the D.C. Monkeypox outbreak, including how to get vaccinated

As of July 15th, DC had the 5th highest case count in the nation and one of the highest per capita.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 18, 2022MONKEYPOXComment

July 19 | Virtual Community Meeting about the Texas Avenue SE Dog Park Project in Ward 7

July 19 | Virtual Community Meeting about the Texas Avenue SE Dog Park Project in Ward 7

Find out details about Ward 7’s first dog park!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 18, 2022WARD 7Comment