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Sept 14 | Senior Spa Day at Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Sept 14 | Senior Spa Day at Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Free haircuts, hairstyling and manicures!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022FORT STANTONComment

MPD 6D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 6000 b/o Eads Street, NE

MPD 6D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 6000 b/o Eads Street, NE

One of the suspects brandished a gun and demanded property from the victims.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

MPD and ATF Partnership Leads to United States District Court Indictment for Two Counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm

MPD and ATF Partnership Leads to United States District Court Indictment for Two Counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm

28-year-old John West, of Southeast, DC, was indicted.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022INDICTMENTComment

Arrest Made in a Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offense: 1500 b/o New York Avenue, NE

Arrest Made in a Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offense: 1500 b/o New York Avenue, NE

26-year-old Kyle Stewart, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022SEX ABUSEComment

MPD 3D | Homicide: 1300 Block of 5th Street, NW

MPD 3D | Homicide: 1300 Block of 5th Street, NW

The decedent has been identified as 40-year-old Keith Allen, of Northwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022MPD 3D, HOMICIDEComment

🌟 DC Central Kitchen’s Healthy Corners App Makes Finding Fresh Produce In DC Communities Easier  [SP]

🌟 DC Central Kitchen’s Healthy Corners App Makes Finding Fresh Produce In DC Communities Easier  [SP]

DC shoppers looking for fresh, affordable produce close to home now have an exciting new tool!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2022DC Central KitchenComment

Sept 10 | Free Late Skate at Anacostia Park

Sept 10 | Free Late Skate at Anacostia Park

Skate rentals are free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

Sept 10 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Deadwood and Parkside/Mayfair

Sept 10 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Deadwood and Parkside/Mayfair

Accepts and doubles the face value of food stamps (SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP)!

MARKETThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

Sept 10 | Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class w/ Sophia Lorin at CHACC

Sept 10 | Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class w/ Sophia Lorin at CHACC

This is a gentle flow yoga class available to all persons at all levels!

FITNESSThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022YOGAComment

Sept 14 | Senior Spa Day at Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Sept 14 | Senior Spa Day at Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Free haircuts, hairstyling and manicures!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022FORT STANTONComment

Sept 15 | Ward 8 Democrats End of Summer Mixer Happy Hour & Fundraiser

Sept 15 | Ward 8 Democrats End of Summer Mixer Happy Hour & Fundraiser

Raising money for their get-out-the-vote activities this coming November.

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022WARD 8 DEMOCRATSComment

Sept 17 | Pups in the (Nationals) Park

A unique opportunity to bring your dog to a Nationals game!

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

Oct 3 - Dec 16 | Project Create Fall Semester Art Classes

Oct 3 - Dec 16 | Project Create Fall Semester Art Classes

No cost to students and families who meet the household income requirement.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2022PROJECT CREATEComment

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Part-Time Residential Assistants - Multiple Shifts

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Part-Time Residential Assistants - Multiple Shifts

High School Diploma Required.

JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022WARD 8, HELP WANTEDComment

Sept 9 | Deadline for EotR High School Female Dancers to apply for Dancing with the Scholars XII

Sept 9 | Deadline for EotR High School Female Dancers to apply for Dancing with the Scholars XII

Must attend a highschool in Ward 7 or Ward 8.

CONTESTThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022William O. Lockridge Community FoundationComment

Sept 10 | Free Late Skate at Anacostia Park

Sept 10 | Free Late Skate at Anacostia Park

Skate rentals are free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1006 Southern Avenue, SE - $429,500

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1006 Southern Avenue, SE - $429,500

Four-bedroom and three-bath attached home in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

IN THE COURTS | District Man Pleads Guilty to Cruelty to Animals for Attack on Cat That Caused Traumatic Brain Injury

IN THE COURTS | District Man Pleads Guilty to Cruelty to Animals for Attack on Cat That Caused Traumatic Brain Injury

Malik Thomas, 30, of Washington, D.C Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022PLEADINGComment

MPD 6D | Additional Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3800 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NR

MPD 6D | Additional Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3800 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NR

MPD’s Fugitive Unit took custody of 41-year-old Norvin Dickerson, of District Heights, Maryland.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 100 Block of 56th Street, SE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 100 Block of 56th Street, SE

39-year-old Archie Moore, Jr., of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment