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JOB ALERT | Program Manager - $58,000 - $61,435/year

JOB ALERT | Program Manager - $58,000 - $61,435/year

This is a full-time, salaried position.

JOBSThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

May 16 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

May 16 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm through May 23, 2023!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023CHACC, YOGAComment

May 17 | Ward 7 OAG in the Community Meeting

With Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Councilmember Vincent Gray.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023WARD 7Comment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1628 Ridge Place, SE - $525,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1628 Ridge Place, SE - $525,000

Fully renovated three bedroom and 2.5 bath home.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

Four Men Sentenced to Life for June 2018 Slaying

Four Men Sentenced to Life for June 2018 Slaying

Defendants Abducted Maryland Man and Held Him for Ransom

COURTSThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023SENTENCEDComment

MPD 3D | Homicide: 1300 Block of V Street, NW

MPD 3D | Homicide: 1300 Block of V Street, NW

The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Calvin Gray, of District Heights, MD.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023MPD 3D, HOMICIDEComment

Updated Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District and Seventh Districts

Updated Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District and Seventh Districts

Black Jeep Compass was last seen displaying Maryland tags 4EW6192.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023GUNSComment

Information Sought: Suspect Operating an All-Terrain Vehicle on Public Space in the District

Information Sought: Suspect Operating an All-Terrain Vehicle on Public Space in the District

Offers a reward of up to $250 to anyone who provides information.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023WANTEDComment

Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) and First-Degree Sexual Abuse Offenses: 13th and Girard Streets, NE

Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) and First-Degree Sexual Abuse Offenses: 13th and Girard Streets, NE

Occurred on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2023SEX ABUSEComment

ADOPT ME! Kimiko

This dear miss is ready for a quiet home where she can nap and cuddle to her heart's content!

PETSThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

RESOURCE ALERT | East of the River Career Pathways Program for EotR Youth Ages 18 - 24

RESOURCE ALERT | East of the River Career Pathways Program for EotR Youth Ages 18 - 24

Eligible youth can earn up to $300/week! Apply now!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023DOESComment

May 13 | Urban Gardening: The Air We Breathe Workshop

May 13 | Urban Gardening: The Air We Breathe Workshop

This class is available in-person and virtually!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

May 14 | Deadline for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

May 14 | Deadline for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 900 Block of Varney Street, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 900 Block of Varney Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Romello Hammond, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 1, 2023, to Monday, May 8, 2023

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 1, 2023, to Monday, May 8, 2023

MPD detectives and officers recovered 43 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023GUNSComment

Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District

Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District

Occurred on Friday, May 12, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023MPD 6DComment

MPD 6D | Homicide: 2300 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

MPD 6D | Homicide: 2300 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old Devonte Maxwell, of Northwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4700 b/o Benning Rd, SE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4700 b/o Benning Rd, SE

28-year-old Dwayne Johnson, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2023MPD 6D, GUNSComment

🌟 Valley Place Arts Collaborative announces the winners of the first Anacostia Shorts Film Festival [SP]

🌟 Valley Place Arts Collaborative announces the winners of the first Anacostia Shorts Film Festival [SP]

Congratulations to Lawrence Green, Stephen Lyons II, and Michelle Dionne Wardlaw!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teMay 12, 2023VPACComment

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

Will provide up to $20,000 of general operating funds over a two-year grant period!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMay 12, 2023Martha's TableComment