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Oct 20 | National Park Service Virtual Community Meeting To Discuss Redesign Of Problematic Park in Congress Heights

Oct 20 | National Park Service Virtual Community Meeting To Discuss Redesign Of Problematic Park in Congress Heights

Two conceptual designs will be shared.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teOctober 9, 2022WARD 8, Shepherd ParkComment

IN THE COURTS | District Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend More Than 50 Times

IN THE COURTS | District Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend More Than 50 Times

Defendant Was Under the Influence of PCP and Jumped Three Stories Following Assault

COURTSThe Advoc8teOctober 9, 2022SENTENCEDComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1500 Block of Butler Street, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1500 Block of Butler Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 38-year-old Alphonso Lee, of no fixed address.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 9, 2022HOMICIDE, MPD 7DComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Joyce Marshall, 13

Last seen in the 1800 block of Bruce Place, Southeast, on Friday, October 7, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

Oct 8 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Deanwood and Parkside/Mayfair

Oct 8 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Deanwood and Parkside/Mayfair

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

MARKETThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

Oct 8 | Deanwood Community Meeting with DDOT and DCRA

Oct 8 | Deanwood Community Meeting with DDOT and DCRA

What do you want to see improved in the neighborhood?

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022DEANWOOD, WARD 7Comment

Oct 15 | Frederick Douglass Family Day at Anacostia Park

Oct 15 | Frederick Douglass Family Day at Anacostia Park

Free events and activities!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022FREDERICK DOUGLASSComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1310 Congress Street, SE #301 - $1,850/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1310 Congress Street, SE #301 - $1,850/month

Two-bedroom and 1.5-bath condo in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

IN THE COURTS | District Man Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Killing Man Inside Southeast Washington Convenience Store

IN THE COURTS | District Man Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Killing Man Inside Southeast Washington Convenience Store

In a convenience store in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE.

COURTSThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022HOMICIDE, SENTENCEDComment

MPD 7D VIDEO | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 800 Block of Barnaby St, SE

MPD 7D VIDEO | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 800 Block of Barnaby St, SE

Occurred on Monday, September 19, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment

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

September 30th - October 6th, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 8, 2022STOLEN AUTOComment

Oct 7 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Edgewood and Oxon Run Park

Oct 7 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Edgewood and Oxon Run Park

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

MARKETThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

Oct 8 | Deanwood Community Meeting with DDOT and DCRA

Oct 8 | Deanwood Community Meeting with DDOT and DCRA

What do you want to see improved in the neighborhood?

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022DEANWOOD, WARD 7Comment

JOB ALERT | Manager for Community Partnerships, Child Care - at least $73,913/year

JOB ALERT | Manager for Community Partnerships, Child Care - at least $73,913/year

4-Year Degree Required.

JOBSThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Closures and openings for Monday, October 10, 2022.

PRESS RELEASEThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022DC GovermentComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 439 Newcomb Street, SE - $524,900

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 439 Newcomb Street, SE - $524,900

Three level brick semi-detached home in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD offers Safe Exchange Zones to keep you safe

MPD offers Safe Exchange Zones to keep you safe

Ensure your transaction is done in a safe environment.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022SAFE EXCHANGE ZONEComment

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Attempted Robbery in Northwest Washington

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Attempted Robbery in Northwest Washington

Defendant Tried to Rob a Stranger at Knifepoint.

COURTSThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022SENTENCEDComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1600 Block of 22nd Street, SE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1600 Block of 22nd Street, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 7, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

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🌟 TODAY'S ANACOSTIA ORGANICS FLASH SALE | 25% off Tiger Rose (3.5g) and Maui True Blood (3.5g) [SP]

Deal good for October 6th only!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teOctober 6, 2022ANACOSTIA ORGANICSComment