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FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 454 Newcomb St SE - $400,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 454 Newcomb St SE - $400,000

Two-bedroom townhouse in Congress Heights!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2023HOME FOR SALEComment

District Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking and Possession of a Machinegun

District Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking and Possession of a Machinegun

Daniel Jahleel Thomas, also known as “dandue,” 22, of Washington, D.C.

COURTSThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2023PLEADINGComment

MPD 7D | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4000 b/o South Capitol St, SW

MPD 7D | Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4000 b/o South Capitol St, SW

Occurred on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 4300 b/o F St, SE

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 4300 b/o F St, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2023MPD 6D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Second Arrest Made in a Homicide: 800 b/o Yuma Street, SE

MPD 7D | Second Arrest Made in a Homicide: 800 b/o Yuma Street, SE

21-year-old Juvan Alston, of Fort Washington, MD has been charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

🌟 Submissions now being accepted for Anacostia Shorts, A short film contest! [SP]

🌟 Submissions now being accepted for Anacostia Shorts, A short film contest! [SP]

Cash prizes from $2,000 to $500!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023VPACComment

April 14 | Deadline to apply for William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

April 14 | Deadline to apply for William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

Open to Ward 7 and 8 seniors!

SCHOLARSHIPThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023William LockridgeComment

April 15 | Ward 8 Democrats April Meeting with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

April 15 | Ward 8 Democrats April Meeting with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

Also, special guest DC Department of Transportation Director Everett Lott.

POLITICSThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023WARD 8 DEMOCRATSComment

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Visual Arts Scholarship for 12th Grade Black Females

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Visual Arts Scholarship for 12th Grade Black Females

Must apply by April 30th, 2023.

SCHOLARSHIPThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023ARTComment

RESOURCE ALERT || Free Compost Giveaway for DC Residents

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

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023DPWComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Free Tax Preparation Services for DC Residents

RESOURCE ALERT | Free Tax Preparation Services for DC Residents

Annual income must be at or below $58,000!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023UPOComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Free bereavement camp for DC youth

RESOURCE ALERT | Free bereavement camp for DC youth

A full day of traditional camp activities and grief-focused workshops!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 13, 2023WENDT CENTERComment

April 12 | Guerrilla Film Making for Youth

April 12 | Guerrilla Film Making for Youth

Open to youth ages 12 - 18!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023WARD 8Comment

April 12 | ANC 8C Monthly Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023ANC 8AComment

JOB ALERT | Accounting Manager - $80,000 - $90,000/year

JOB ALERT | Accounting Manager - $80,000 - $90,000/year

Will report directly to the CEO.

JOBSThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

April 14 | Deadline to apply for William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

April 14 | Deadline to apply for William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Scholarship

Open to Ward 7 and 8 seniors!

SCHOLARSHIPThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023William LockridgeComment

April 15 | Ward 8 Democrats April Meeting with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

April 15 | Ward 8 Democrats April Meeting with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

Also, special guest DC Department of Transportation Director Everett Lott.

POLITICSThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023WARD 8 DEMOCRATSComment

April 17 - 21 | Spring Break NatureFest in Anacostia Park

April 17 - 21 | Spring Break NatureFest in Anacostia Park

Skating to fishing, a live animal show, arts & crafts, and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023WARD 8Comment

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in a Homicide: 4000 b/o Benning Rd, NE

MPD 6D | Vehicle Sought in a Homicide: 4000 b/o Benning Rd, NE

The suspects’ vehicle, described as a white Lexus IS350.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

Information Sought | Suspects Operating All-Terrain Vehicles on Public Space in the District

Information Sought | Suspects Operating All-Terrain Vehicles on Public Space in the District

On Saturday, April 8, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 12, 2023ATVComment