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Nov 14 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A Private Screening

Nov 14 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A Private Screening

Join MahoganyBooks and African Ancestry for a Private Screening!

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teNovember 11, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

Nov 16 | National Park Service Town Hall Meeting with Congresswoman Holmes Norton

Nov 16 | National Park Service Town Hall Meeting with Congresswoman Holmes Norton

Bring your questions and concerns about the NPS parks in the community!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teNovember 11, 2022NPSComment

🌟 Nov 11 | Opening Reception of PEACE OF WAR: INTERTWINED BY ART [SP]

🌟 Nov 11 | Opening Reception of PEACE OF WAR: INTERTWINED BY ART [SP]

Showcase, honor, and celebrate veteran artists and the community in which they live!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022Honfleur GalleryComment

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

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

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

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022VPACComment

JOB ALERT | Communications Director - $85,000 to $100,000

JOB ALERT | Communications Director - $85,000 to $100,000

This role will be expected to work in the office as needed, potentially up to twice a week.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Nov 10 | ANC 7C Monthly Meeting

They meet on the second Thursday of the month (except July, August, and December).

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022ANC 7CComment

Nov 27 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Nov 27 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 2013 SE Naylor Road SE - $499,950

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 2013 SE Naylor Road SE - $499,950

Price reduction with new HVAC!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022HOME FOR SALE, WARD 8Comment

CRITICAL MISSING | Jessica Clark, 13

Last seen in the 3600 block of Ely Place, Southeast, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

IN THE COURTS | District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

IN THE COURTS | District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

Akiva Bernstein, 22, pleaded guilty in March 2022.

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022SENTENCEDComment

Arrest Made in Multiple 2021 Burglary Two Offenses in the District

Arrest Made in Multiple 2021 Burglary Two Offenses in the District

28-year-old Kevin Bing, of Southeast, DC, was charged with the above offenses.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 10, 2022BURGLARYComment

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

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

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

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022VPACComment

🌟 Nov 11 | Opening Reception of PEACE OF WAR: INTERTWINED BY ART [SP]

🌟 Nov 11 | Opening Reception of PEACE OF WAR: INTERTWINED BY ART [SP]

Showcase, honor, and celebrate veteran artists and the community in which they live!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022Honfleur GalleryComment

JOB ALERT | Administrative Services Coordinator

JOB ALERT | Administrative Services Coordinator

Employees are currently working 2 to 3 days from home.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Nov 14 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A Private Screening

Nov 14 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A Private Screening

Join MahoganyBooks and African Ancestry for a Private Screening!

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

Nov 19 | SELF-ish' - a creative day retreat and wellness experience

Nov 19 | SELF-ish' - a creative day retreat and wellness experience

Will feature five hours of SELF-centered wellness activities.

EVENTSThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022WARD 8Comment

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off DMV Black Restaurant Week by Announcing the Third Round of Food Access Fund Grantees

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off DMV Black Restaurant Week by Announcing the Third Round of Food Access Fund Grantees

Recipients of nearly $7 million in grants!

DEVELOPMENTThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022FOOD ACCESS GRANTSComment

DC's Leaf Collection Season Has Begun! This is what you need to know.

DC's Leaf Collection Season Has Begun! This is what you need to know.

Leaf collection service from November 7, 2022, through January 28, 2023.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022DPWComment

IN THE COURTS | Two Maryland Men Plead Guilty to Armed Home Invasion and Attempted Robbery in Northeast Washington

IN THE COURTS | Two Maryland Men Plead Guilty to Armed Home Invasion and Attempted Robbery in Northeast Washington

Attempted to Steal Marijuana and Cash from Drug Dealer Illegally Operating a “Marijuana Dispensary”

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022GUILTYComment

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

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

A 13-year-old juvenile male of Northeast, DC, was charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 9, 2022MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment