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March 16 | Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers

March 16 | Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers

Hosted by comedian and producer Paris Sashay

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023CHACCComment

Now thru March 17 | Ward 7 and Ward 8 Pavement Restoration Projects

Now thru March 17 | Ward 7 and Ward 8 Pavement Restoration Projects

Unless otherwise noted, work is not conducted on weekends.

DDOTThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023DDOTComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 718 Brandywine St SE - $1,350/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 718 Brandywine St SE - $1,350/month

One bedroom, one bathroom unit on top floor.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

D.C. Man Sentenced to Eight Years For Multiple Armed Carjackings

D.C. Man Sentenced to Eight Years For Multiple Armed Carjackings

Daron Cottingham, 20, of Washington D.C., was sentenced

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023SENTENCEDComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Attempted Bank Robbery Offense: 1500 b/o Alabama Ave, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Attempted Bank Robbery Offense: 1500 b/o Alabama Ave, SE

Occurred on Friday, March 10, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023MPD 7D, ROBBERYComment

March 13 | MPD 6th District CAC General Community Virtual Meeting

March 13 | MPD 6th District CAC General Community Virtual Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023MPD 6D, CACComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Person Emyko Cottom, 12

CRITICAL MISSING | Person Emyko Cottom, 12

Last seen in the Unit Block of Galveston Street, SW.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023CRITICAL MISSINGComment

Longer Hours at DPR Recreation Centers

The first eight rec centers will expand hours on Monday, March 27.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023DPRComment

MENU SPOTLIGHT | Open Crumb in Historic Anacostia

MENU SPOTLIGHT | Open Crumb in Historic Anacostia

Black-owned scratch kitchen!

DININGThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023OPEN CRUMBComment

GRANT ALERT | Applications now being accepted for the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

GRANT ALERT | Applications now being accepted for the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

Awards up to $5,000!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023William O. Lockridge Community FoundationComment

MPD 7D | Suspects Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and Attempted Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses: 4600 South Capitol St, SW

MPD 7D | Suspects Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and Attempted Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses: 4600 South Capitol St, SW

Occurred on Friday, March 11, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2800 b/o Jasper Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2800 b/o Jasper Rd, SE

Occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

March 11 | Introduction to Game Design Workshop for Ward 7 and Ward 8 Youth

March 11 | Introduction to Game Design Workshop for Ward 7 and Ward 8 Youth

Learn game design using fun free programs like Twine and Construct 3!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023CHACCComment

March 11 | Free Urban Gardening Forum at Anacostia High School

March 11 | Free Urban Gardening Forum at Anacostia High School

A free conference for urban farmers!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023ROOTING DCComment

March 13 | MPD 6th District CAC General Community Virtual Meeting

March 13 | MPD 6th District CAC General Community Virtual Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023MPD 6D, CACComment

JOB ALERT | PT Operations & Administration Manager - $33.00 to $39/hour

JOB ALERT | PT Operations & Administration Manager - $33.00 to $39/hour

Greater Greater Washington is hiring!

JOBSThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

March 16 | Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers

March 16 | Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers

Hosted by comedian and producer Paris Sashay

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023CHACCComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 212-212 Oakwood St SE #B1 - $199,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 212-212 Oakwood St SE #B1 - $199,000

Renovated one-bedroom and one bath unit.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023HOME FOR SALE, WARD 8Comment

– Derek B. Turner, 31, Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 130 Years

– Derek B. Turner, 31, Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 130 Years

Crimes involved members of the Wahler Place and Trenton Park crews.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023SENTENCED, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 400 Block of Mellon Street, SE

MPD 7D | MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 400 Block of Mellon Street, SE

Occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 11, 2023OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGComment