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THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE | My Ombré Dip Nails

THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE | My Ombré Dip Nails

Slowly, I’m emerging from my rehab coccoon!

MY PICKThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022THE ADVOC8TEComment

JOB ALERT | Client Services & Operations Assistant - At least $42,500/year

JOB ALERT | Client Services & Operations Assistant - At least $42,500/year

This position is a remote hybrid position!

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

UPDATE - LOCATED!!! CRITICAL MISSING | Daijah Cherry, 14

UPDATE - LOCATED!!! CRITICAL MISSING | Daijah Cherry, 14

Last seen in the 200 block of I Street, Southeast, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

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 15, 2022WARD 8Comment

2 Bedroom and 1 Bath Unit For Rent In Congress Heights - $1400/month

2 Bedroom and 1 Bath Unit For Rent In Congress Heights - $1400/month

Located within 1/2 mile of Congress Heights Metro.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

Dec 17 | Ward 7 Holiday Fest at the SE White House

Dec 17 | Ward 7 Holiday Fest at the SE White House

Christmas basket giveaways for the first 50 people!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022WARD 7Comment

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 15, 2022BUSBOYS AND POETSComment

Jury Finds Washington, D.C. Man Guilty of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon In Road Rage Confrontation

Jury Finds Washington, D.C. Man Guilty of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon In Road Rage Confrontation

Defendant Pointed Firearm at Mother and Daughter

COURTSThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022GUILTYComment

Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery (Gun) Offenses in the Third, Fifth, and Sixth Districts

Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery (Gun) Offenses in the Third, Fifth, and Sixth Districts

Seek help identifying and locating this suspect.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022ARMED ROBBERYComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Fear) Offense: Unit Block of Ridge Road, SE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Fear) Offense: Unit Block of Ridge Road, SE

Occurred on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 15, 2022MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

Dec 14 | W8CED Faith Based Investments Townhall

Dec 14 | W8CED Faith Based Investments Townhall

This meeting will be held via Zoom.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022W8CEDComment

Dec 15 | Free Playback Theatre Performance Directed by John A. Johnson

Dec 15 | Free Playback Theatre Performance Directed by John A. Johnson

At the Anacostia Arts Center Black Box Theater!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022WARD 8, John JohnsonComment

JOB ALERT | DYRS Seeks Cooks - $51,965 to $68,075

JOB ALERT | DYRS Seeks Cooks - $51,965 to $68,075

Must apply for this DC government job by December 22nd!

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Dec 17 | Ward 7 Holiday Fest at the SE White House

Dec 17 | Ward 7 Holiday Fest at the SE White House

Christmas basket giveaways for the first 50 people!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022WARD 7Comment

SOLD IN WARD 8 | 1628 U Street, SE for $810,000

SOLD IN WARD 8 | 1628 U Street, SE for $810,000

After two price drops, this Anacostia stunner sold over the weekend!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022WARD 8, SOLDComment

Maryland Man Indicted in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

Maryland Man Indicted in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

Defendant Allegedly Trafficked Firearms to Family Member in the District of Columbia

COURTSThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022INDICTMENTComment

Arrests Made in Armed Robbery Offenses in the Fifth and Sixth Districts

Arrests Made in Armed Robbery Offenses in the Fifth and Sixth Districts

Occurred on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

MPD 4D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 800 Block of Quincy Street, NW

MPD 4D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 800 Block of Quincy Street, NW

23-year-old Celot Carr, of Southwest, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022MPD 4D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2700 b/o Langston Pl, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2700 b/o Langston Pl, SE

Occurred on Friday, December 9, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment

I'm back; I think

It's been ten days since my hip arthroscopy!

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teDecember 13, 2022THE ADVOC8TEComment