BLOG — Congress Heights on the Rise

CRITICAL MISSING | Samontae Harris, 16

Last seen in the 4900 block of 7th Street, NE, on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 21, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill Offense: 1200 b/o Bladensburg Road, NE

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill Offense: 1200 b/o Bladensburg Road, NE

46-year-old Seymour Brown Jr, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 21, 2022INTENT TO KILLComment

Man Pleads Guilty to Burglaries in Northwest Washington

Man Pleads Guilty to Burglaries in Northwest Washington

Delante R. Pierce, 36, who had no fixed address, pleaded guilty.

COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 21, 2022PLEADINGComment

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

Free and open to the public, located in the heart of Historic Anacostia!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022HONFLEUR GALLERYComment

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

Free giveaways and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022FESTIVAL, WARD 8Comment

August 20 - 21 | Beginner Macrame and UpCycle Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

August 20 - 21 | Beginner Macrame and UpCycle Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

The crafting supplies are included with the ticket price!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022CHACCComment

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

Money raised goes to help care for rescued kitties!

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 26 Atlantic Street, SE - $430,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 26 Atlantic Street, SE - $430,000

Newly renovated four bedrooms and two baths with bonus room in the attic.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a 1993 Homicide: 4th Street and Trenton Street, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a 1993 Homicide: 4th Street and Trenton Street, SE

Located and arrested 58-year-old William Ransford, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

August 12 through August 18, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022STOLEN AUTOComment

MPD 6D | Arrests Made in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 4900 b/o Ames Street, NE

MPD 6D | Arrests Made in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 4900 b/o Ames Street, NE

Occurred on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offense: 200 b/o Newcomb St, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offense: 200 b/o Newcomb St, SE

32-year-old Jason Flowers, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2022MPD 7D, SEX ABUSEComment

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

Free and open to the public, located in the heart of Historic Anacostia!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022HONFLEUR GALLERYComment

August 19 - 21 | Three Crafting Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

August 19 - 21 | Three Crafting Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

The crafting supplies are included with the ticket price!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022CHACCComment

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

Free giveaways and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022FESTIVAL, WARD 8Comment

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

Registration is required. Spaces are limited!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022WARD 7, WARD 8Comment

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Office Manager - $42k to $47k

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Office Manager - $42k to $47k

High School Diploma Required.

JOBSThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

Money raised goes to help care for rescued kitties!

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Aliss Avila-Torres, 13

CRITICAL MISSING | Aliss Avila-Torres, 13

Last seen in the 3300 block of 16th Street, Northwest, on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 9:00 PM.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

Mayor Bowser Announces One-Time Back-to-School Payment for DC Families Receiving TANF

Mayor Bowser Announces One-Time Back-to-School Payment for DC Families Receiving TANF

DHS will issue the one-time benefit onto each household’s EBT card this month.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022TANFComment