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JOB ALERT | Social Media Manager - $36,000-$40,000

JOB ALERT | Social Media Manager - $36,000-$40,000

This is a fully remote position!

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Nov 6 | Sunday Funday at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Nov 6 | Sunday Funday at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

The last outdoor event of the year (though the park is open 365).

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022WARD 7Comment

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 2431 33rd Street, SE - $675,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 2431 33rd Street, SE - $675,000

Vintage 1928 Sears kit house in Hillcrest!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022WARD 7, HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 500 Block of 48th Place, NE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 500 Block of 48th Place, NE

The decedent has been identified as 15-year-old Andre Robertson Jr, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 2D | Homicide: 2700 Block of F Street, NW

MPD 2D | Homicide: 2700 Block of F Street, NW

The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Thomas Washington, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022MPD 2D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 3D | Homicide: 700 Block of N Street, NW

MPD 3D | Homicide: 700 Block of N Street, NW

The decedent has been identified as 15-year-old Makai Green, of Northwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022MPD 3D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: Unit Block of Atlantic Street, SW

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: Unit Block of Atlantic Street, SW

The decedent has been identified as 2-year-old Mars Jones, of Southwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 6, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

🌟 $10 Tickets for History of the Drum by Jay Sun at Busboys and Poets [SP]

🌟 $10 Tickets for History of the Drum by Jay Sun at Busboys and Poets [SP]

Featuring the Djembe, Cajon, snare, and traditional GoGo!

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teNovember 5, 2022VPACComment

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 5, 2022Honfleur GalleryComment

Nov 5 | Crotchet/Knitting Class with “Crochet Kingpin” Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Nov 5 | Crotchet/Knitting Class with “Crochet Kingpin” Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Crocheting/Knitting workshop and lively discussions!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 5, 2022ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

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 5, 2022WARD 7Comment

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 5, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

💵 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 Advoc8teNovember 5, 2022AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

GET OUT AND VOTE | Where, when, and how to vote in Ward 8

GET OUT AND VOTE | Where, when, and how to vote in Ward 8

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th!

POLITICSThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022ELECTIONComment

Nov 4 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Edgewood and Oxon Run Park

Nov 4 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Edgewood and Oxon Run Park

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

MARKETThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 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 4, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

WARD 7 JOB ALERT | Director of People and Culture - $80K to $90K/ year

WARD 7 JOB ALERT | Director of People and Culture - $80K to $90K/ year

4-Year Degree Required.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022help wantedComment

Nov 5 | Crotchet/Knitting Class with “Crochet Kingpin” Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Nov 5 | Crotchet/Knitting Class with “Crochet Kingpin” Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Crocheting/Knitting workshop and lively discussions!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 4, 2022ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

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 4, 2022WARD 7Comment

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 4, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment