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WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Communications Director (Hybrid) - $75k to $85k/year

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Communications Director (Hybrid) - $75k to $85k/year

This is a hybrid position, working both in the office and remotely.

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022help wantedComment

Dec 17 | Busboys and Poets Spoken Word Contest - Win a trip to Cuba!

Dec 17 | Busboys and Poets Spoken Word Contest - Win a trip to Cuba!

For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices!

CONTESTThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022BUSBOYS AND POETSComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1920 Good Hope Rd SE - $2,750/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1920 Good Hope Rd SE - $2,750/month

Four bedroom, 2.5 bath with an in-law/au pair suite!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

Jury Finds D.C. Men Guilty of Murder and Other Charges in August 10, 2017 Slaying of Jamahri Sydnor

Jury Finds D.C. Men Guilty of Murder and Other Charges in August 10, 2017 Slaying of Jamahri Sydnor

Defendants Convicted of Daylight Shooting on Busy D.C. Street Corner

COURTSThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022GUILTYComment

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Rob While Armed (Gun) Offense: 3800 b/o Minnesota Ave, NE

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Rob While Armed (Gun) Offense: 3800 b/o Minnesota Ave, NE

Occurred on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022MPD 6D, 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

December 2nd - 8th, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022STOLENT AUTOComment

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Case Manager - $50k to $60k/year

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Case Manager - $50k to $60k/year

This job is based in Historic Anacostia.

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022JOB ALERTComment

Dec 17 | 2nd Annual Holiday Prayer Breakfast

Dec 17 | 2nd Annual Holiday Prayer Breakfast

This meeting will be in-person and virtual.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022WARD 8Comment

Christmas trees for sale in Historic Anacostia through Christmas Eve

Christmas trees for sale in Historic Anacostia through Christmas Eve

A black-owned small business!

SMALL BIZThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022WARD 8Comment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 22 Galveston Place, SW Unit C - $415,998

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 22 Galveston Place, SW Unit C - $415,998

Condo with three bedrooms with two full baths.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

TRAFFIC FATALITY | 2700 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE

TRAFFIC FATALITY | 2700 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE

The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old Jonathan Plater, of Lanham, Maryland.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022TRAFFIC FATALITYComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 3400 b/o Stanton Road, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 3400 b/o Stanton Road, SE

The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old Ajaye Smith, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 900 b/o Division Ave, NE

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 900 b/o Division Ave, NE

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

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 2900 b/o Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE

MPD 7D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 2900 b/o Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE

Occurred on Friday, November 25, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2022MPD 7D, VIDEOComment

Dec 10 | Handel's Messiah Concert and Jazz Buffet Dinner in Anacostia

Dec 10 | Handel's Messiah Concert and Jazz Buffet Dinner in Anacostia

DC Strings workshop will again perform!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2022DC STRINGSComment

Dec 10 | Fletcher-Johnson Taskforce Meeting

Dec 10 | Fletcher-Johnson Taskforce Meeting

See the flyer for the meeting agenda.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2022FLETCHER JOHNSONComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Mayor Bowser Announces Expansion of Safe at Home Program

RESOURCE ALERT | Mayor Bowser Announces Expansion of Safe at Home Program

Helps older adults live and age safely in their homes.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2022Mayor BowserComment

Registration now open for dance classes with the Northeast Performing Arts Group

Registration now open for dance classes with the Northeast Performing Arts Group

Open to students ages three and up!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2022NPAGComment

Attention expecting parents! Apply for this grant to cover your doula fees!

Attention expecting parents! Apply for this grant to cover your doula fees!

The April-June 2023 grant cycle deadline closes on February 28th, 2023.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2022PREGNANCYComment

Dec 6 | Community Health Fair

Enjoy chef demonstrations, free health screenings, and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2022BRIGHT BEGINNINGSComment