Anacostia Organics 4th of July Sale and more!

A local and minority woman-owned business in Historic Anacostia!

RETAILThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023ANACOSTIA ORGANICSComment

DCHFA finances the rehabilitation of 394 affordable apartments in Ward 8

Worthington Woods was constructed in 1944 and last renovated in 2002.

DEVELOPMENTThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023DCHFAComment

June 30 | Deadline to apply for a Google Career Certificate Scholarship

A fast track to well-paying jobs without requiring prior experience or a degree!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023SCHOLARSHIP, JOB TRAININGComment

District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Defendant Admitted to Possessing Firearms in Connection to Drug Distribution

COURTSThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Wanted Suspect Sought | Donald Goines, 40

Wanted on an arrest warrant for Parole Violation.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023WANTEDComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1200 b/o Valley Ave, SE

Occurred on Monday, June 26, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2600 b/o Stanton Road, SE

The decedent has been identified as 15-year-old Jaylin Osborne, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

Arrest Made in Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses in the District

Occurred on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 29, 2023CARJACKINGComment

June 28 | Deadline to submit comments for extension of BUS ONLY lanes on MLK, Jr Ave SE

From W St SE to Good Hope Rd SE

DDOTThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023DDOT, BUS ONLYComment

Rowena Joyce Scott Found Guilty in Scheme to Steal Money From Ward 8 Non-Profit

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2023.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023Joyce Scott, GUILTYComment

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Celebrate Progress Toward a Swimmable Anacostia River at Splash Event on July 8

Open to all individuals aged 18 and older who know how to swim!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023ANACOSTIA RIVERComment

MPD Announces Increase in Gun Tip Reward Program

Will now be eligible for at least $1,000 in cash! Increased rewards for "ghost guns" or a firearm equipped with an automatic conversion device.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023GUNSComment

June 29 | DDOT Public Meeting on DC Smart Street Lighting Project for Wards 7 + 8

Will modernize streetlights by converting them to LED technology.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023DDOTComment

June 30 | Deadline to apply for a Google Career Certificate Scholarship

A fast track to well-paying jobs without requiring prior experience or a degree!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023SCHOLARSHIP, JOB TRAININGComment

July 1 | Culture Queen Kids Hour: Children's "Planet Power" Party

This event is free! Sign up now!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Traffic Fatality | Intersection of Holbrook Terrace and Montello Avenue, NE

The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Dejuan George, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023TRAFFIC FATALITYComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4200 Block of 4th Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Marjai Wimbush, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 28, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

June 27 | MahoganyBooks Summer Salon Series w/Nina Beam

Masks are optional throughout the event.

ENTERTAINMENTThe Advoc8teJune 27, 2023MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

JOB ALERT | Program Assistant in Ward 8

Hours are from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm each weekday.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJune 27, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

June 28 | Deadline to submit comments for extension of BUS ONLY lanes on MLK, Jr Ave SE

From W St SE to Good Hope Rd SE

DDOTThe Advoc8teJune 27, 2023DDOT, BUS ONLYComment

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