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FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 449 Newcomb Street, SE - $449,950

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 449 Newcomb Street, SE - $449,950

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

IN THE COURTS | District Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder While Armed in December 2018 Killing of 15-Year-Old Youth

IN THE COURTS | District Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder While Armed in December 2018 Killing of 15-Year-Old Youth

Shooting Took Place in Mid-Afternoon, Inside Apartment Building

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022GUILTYComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, October 24, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 2022

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, October 24, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 2022

MPD detectives and officers recovered 53 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022GUNSComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3900 b/o Minnesota Ave, NE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3900 b/o Minnesota Ave, NE

Occurred on Friday, September 30, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Holiday Safety Tips, Encourage Residents to Participate in the Private Security Camera System Incentive Program

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Holiday Safety Tips, Encourage Residents to Participate in the Private Security Camera System Incentive Program

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022SAFETYComment

Nov 3 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Was Luck and Anacostia

Nov 3 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Was Luck and Anacostia

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

MARKETThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 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 3, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

Nov 5 | Fort Dupont Park Cleanup Event - Volunteers Needed!

Nov 5 | Fort Dupont Park Cleanup Event - Volunteers Needed!

All supplies and instruction will be provided.

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022WARD 7Comment

🔑 RESOURCE ALERT | Emergency Rental Assistance Program

🔑 RESOURCE ALERT | Emergency Rental Assistance Program

This program is limited to current DC residents.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022ERAPComment

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 3, 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 3, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

IN THE COURTS | Five Men Indicted in Drug Conspiracy Case, Accused of Selling Drugs Within 1,000 Feet of School

IN THE COURTS | Five Men Indicted in Drug Conspiracy Case, Accused of Selling Drugs Within 1,000 Feet of School

Operated outside a gas station and within 1,000 feet of a school on South Capitol St, SW.

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022INDICTEDComment

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 1000 b/o Barnaby Terrace, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 1000 b/o Barnaby Terrace, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in a Homicide: 2600 b/o Birney Place, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in a Homicide: 2600 b/o Birney Place, SE

The suspect’s vehicle was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 5000 b/o Benning Rd, SE

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 5000 b/o Benning Rd, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, November 2, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 3, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Daijah Cherry, 14

Last seen in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, Southeast, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

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 2, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

JOB ALERT | Lead Street Outreach Case Manager - $55k to $58k

JOB ALERT | Lead Street Outreach Case Manager - $55k to $58k

Will require in-person work at our Day Center, Shirley’s Place, located at 1338 G Street SE.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

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 2, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

🍗 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 Advoc8teNovember 2, 2022Bread for the cityComment