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March 25 | IRUSA Ramadan Box Giveaway

This Saturday in Anacostia!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023Islamic Heritage MuseumComment

JOB ALERT | Social Services Assistant

This is an entry-level opportunity.

JOBSThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

March 25 | Project Create Family Art Day

March 25 | Project Create Family Art Day

Make Family Kindness Trees!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023PROJECT CREATEComment

District Man Sentenced to Six Year Prison Term For Stabbing Man Outside of Union Station

District Man Sentenced to Six Year Prison Term For Stabbing Man Outside of Union Station

Defendant Assaulted A Stranger

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Trio Indicted and Arrested in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Spanning From California to D.C.

Trio Indicted and Arrested in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Spanning From California to D.C.

Seized seven firearms while executing a search warrant.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023INDICTMENTComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2200 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2200 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

The decedent has been identified as 16-year-old Traev’on Green, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery Offense: 2300 b/o Elvans Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery Offense: 2300 b/o Elvans Rd, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 23, 2023MPD 7D, ROBBERYComment

Mayor Bowser's FY 2024 Fair Shot Budget Overview

Mayor Bowser's FY 2024 Fair Shot Budget Overview

Check out the investments coming to Wards 7 & 8!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023Mayor BowserComment

March 22 | Ward 8 Youth Support Group Info Session

March 22 | Ward 8 Youth Support Group Info Session

Youth ages 14 - 21 are welcome!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023WARD 8Comment

RESOURCE ALERT | Get help with your utility bills with LIHEAP

RESOURCE ALERT | Get help with your utility bills with LIHEAP

Energy bill assistance between $250 and $1,800!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023DOEEComment

March 23 | Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8D Monthly Meeting

March 23 | Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8D Monthly Meeting

This will be a virtual meeting.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023ANC 8DComment

March 23 | Fletcher Johnson Development Community Meeting

March 23 | Fletcher Johnson Development Community Meeting

Fletcher-Johnson is located in the heart of Ward 7.

DEVELOPMENTThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023WARD 7Comment

April 13 | Last day to apply for a free DC Medical Marijuana Card

April 13 | Last day to apply for a free DC Medical Marijuana Card

Purchase medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023MEDICAL CANNABISComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 339 Parkland Place, SE - $445,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 339 Parkland Place, SE - $445,000

Renovated townhouse with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

District Teen Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison For Repeatedly Threatening to Kill his Ex-Girlfriend

District Teen Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison For Repeatedly Threatening to Kill his Ex-Girlfriend

The defendant was arrested in June of 2022.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Metro Transit Police Officer Involved Shooting: 1100 b/o Howard Road, SE

Metro Transit Police Officer Involved Shooting: 1100 b/o Howard Road, SE

The incident occurred on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGComment

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1400 Block of Saratoga Avenue, NE

MPD 5D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1400 Block of Saratoga Avenue, NE

33-year-old Justin Borum, of Hyattsville, MD has been arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 22, 2023MPD 5D, HOMICIDEComment

Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Departure of John Falcicchio from DC Government

Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Departure of John Falcicchio from DC Government

A little more info on the departure of John Falcicchio.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 21, 2023Mayor BowserComment

March 21 | Adult and Senior Game Day at Francis Gregory Library

March 21 | Adult and Senior Game Day at Francis Gregory Library

Games, fun, relaxation, and play for adults and seniors!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMarch 21, 2023WARD 7Comment

JOB ALERT | Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator - $4,100/month

JOB ALERT | Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator - $4,100/month

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.

JOBSThe Advoc8teMarch 21, 2023HELP WANTEDComment