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RESOURCE ALERT | Free Compost Giveaway for DC Residents

Pickup Wednesday - Friday 10AM - 2PM and Saturday 7AM - 2PM!

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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!

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March 18 | Ward 8 Democrats presents Women's History Month Speaker Series

March 18 | Ward 8 Democrats presents Women's History Month Speaker Series

This event will be held virtually via Zoom.

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March 19 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

March 19 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

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RESOURCE ALERT | About the Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program

RESOURCE ALERT | About the Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program

Most new housing developments include IZ units!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 15, 2023HOUSING, DHCDComment

D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge In Child Exploitation Case

D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge In Child Exploitation Case

Raymond Glover, 42, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 15, 2023GUILTYComment

District Man Found Guilty of Charges for Shooting Four People in Northeast Washington D.C.

District Man Found Guilty of Charges for Shooting Four People in Northeast Washington D.C.

Travis Littlejohn, 38, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 15, 2023GUILTYComment

MPD 6D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 2100 Block of 4th Street, NE

MPD 6D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 2100 Block of 4th Street, NE

Occurred on Monday, March 13, 2023.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K this Saturday

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K this Saturday

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Clinical Director - $100k to $120k/year

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Clinical Director - $100k to $120k/year

This is a full-time, on-site position.

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March 15 | Congresswoman Norton TownHall Meeting with NPS and Zoo

March 15 | Congresswoman Norton TownHall Meeting with NPS and Zoo

Have issues with trash, downed trees, maintenance, etc. in National Public Parks areas?

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 14, 2023CONGRESS NORTONComment

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 14, 2023CHACCComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 14 Halley Pl SE #301 - $165,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 14 Halley Pl SE #301 - $165,000

2 bedrooms and one bath condo!

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 14, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD 1D | Homicide: 500 Block of 11th Street, SE

MPD 1D | Homicide: 500 Block of 11th Street, SE

Decedent has been identified as 34-year-old Othaniel Gaither, of Southeast, DC.

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MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2200 b/o 14th St, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2200 b/o 14th St, SE

Occurred on Monday, March 13, 2023.

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MPD Announces Organizational Transfers and Promotions

MPD Announces Organizational Transfers and Promotions

An update on what’s happening in the department.

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March 13 | Free Homework Help at Anacostia Library

March 13 | Free Homework Help at Anacostia Library

Ms. Chris is available to help!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023ANACOSTIA LIBRARYComment

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 13, 2023MPD 6D, CACComment

Mayor Bowser Announces Second Round of Nourish DC Grantees

Mayor Bowser Announces Second Round of Nourish DC Grantees

Thirteen new grant awardees for Wards 7 and 8!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023DMPEDComment

March 15 | Congresswoman Norton TownHall Meeting with NPS and Zoo

March 15 | Congresswoman Norton TownHall Meeting with NPS and Zoo

Have issues with trash, downed trees, maintenance, etc. in National Public Parks areas?

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 13, 2023CONGRESS NORTONComment