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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 Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

IN THE COURTS | Four Men Found Guilty of Federal Kidnapping and Homicide Charges in June 2018 Slaying

IN THE COURTS | Four Men Found Guilty of Federal Kidnapping and Homicide Charges in June 2018 Slaying

Whose body was found in June 2018 in an alley in Southeast Washington.

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022GUILTYComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2600 Block of Birney Place, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2600 Block of Birney Place, SE

The decedent has been identified as, 14-year-old Antione Manning, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4300 Block of 4th Street, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4300 Block of 4th Street, SE

Located and arrested, 27-year-old Beysean Jones, of District Heights, MD.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

🏆 Anacostia Organics wins BEST OF D.C. 'Best Cannabis Dispensary' Honor

🏆 Anacostia Organics wins BEST OF D.C. 'Best Cannabis Dispensary' Honor

Congratulations to Linda Greene and the team!

NEWSThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022ANACOSTIA ORGANICSComment

Submit your Love Story to help Humane Rescue Alliance earn $100K

Submit your Love Story to help Humane Rescue Alliance earn $100K

Has your HRA-adopted pet changed your life?

PETSThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

Nov 2 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

Nov 2 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

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

MARKETThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

Nov 4 | MahoganyBooks Monthly Bookclub Discussion - The Movement Made Us by Davis Dennis Jr.

Nov 4 | MahoganyBooks Monthly Bookclub Discussion - The Movement Made Us by Davis Dennis Jr.

LIVE and in person at our Anacostia store from 6pm-8pm.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Must live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Nov 5 | Artist Talk with Craig Kraft at Honfleur Gallery

Nov 5 | Artist Talk with Craig Kraft at Honfleur Gallery

Since 1983, the common thread in Kraft's work has been neon light.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022Honfleur GalleryComment

Nov 5 | Doggy Swim at the Washington Hilton Pool

Nov 5 | Doggy Swim at the Washington Hilton Pool

Complimentary hot cider and doggie treats will be provided!

PETSThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

IN THE COURTS | District Woman Sentenced to Four-Year Prison Term for Attacking Neighbor With a Hammer in Southeast Washington

IN THE COURTS | District Woman Sentenced to Four-Year Prison Term for Attacking Neighbor With a Hammer in Southeast Washington

Victim Disabled as a Result of Attack

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022SENTENCEDComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 3800 Block of 9th Street, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 3800 Block of 9th Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as, 56-year-old Michael Andre Evans, of Oxon Hill, MD.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022MPD 7DComment

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 4100 b/o Benning Rd, NE

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 4100 b/o Benning Rd, NE

Occurred on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 1, 2022MPD 6DComment

‼️Final Day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver!

‼️Final Day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver!

Deadline to apply is October 31st, 2022!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022STUDENT LOANSComment

🎃 Oct 31 | MPD Halloween Safe Haven Event at the Temple of Praise

🎃 Oct 31 | MPD Halloween Safe Haven Event at the Temple of Praise

All events are free and open to the public.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022HALLOWEENComment

🍗 RESOURCE ALERT | $50 Gift Cards, Free Turkeys and Groceries through November 23rd

🍗 RESOURCE ALERT | $50 Gift Cards, Free Turkeys and Groceries through November 23rd

Open to DC residents!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022Bread for the cityComment

🔑 RESOURCE ALERT | Emergency Rental Assistance Program

🔑 RESOURCE ALERT | Emergency Rental Assistance Program

This program is limited to current DC residents.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022ERAPComment

💵 GRANT ALERT | $10k-$50k 2022 Nourish DC Grants - Deadline to apply Nov 20th

💵 GRANT ALERT | $10k-$50k 2022 Nourish DC Grants - Deadline to apply Nov 20th

Grant funding to support food access for communities across the District.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022NOURISH DCComment

💵 GRANT ALERT | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant is Nov 27th

💵 GRANT ALERT | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant is Nov 27th

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 31, 2022AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment