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💵 GRANT ALERT | Events DC Community Grant Program

💵 GRANT ALERT | Events DC Community Grant Program

Must apply for August 1, 2023.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJuly 28, 2023EVENTS DCComment

District Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

District Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Mikeale Frazier, 24, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 28, 2023CHILD SEX ABUSEComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, July 17, 2023, to Monday, July 24, 2023

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, July 17, 2023, to Monday, July 24, 2023

MPD detectives and officers recovered 69 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 28, 2023GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Knife) Offense: 2600 b/o Douglass Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Knife) Offense: 2600 b/o Douglass Rd, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 28, 2023MPD 7DComment

MPD 6D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 1400 b/o Good Hope Rd, SE

MPD 6D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 1400 b/o Good Hope Rd, SE

Occurred on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 28, 2023MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

July 27 | G.R.O.W. Beyond Creative Barriers at Busboys and Poets

July 27 | G.R.O.W. Beyond Creative Barriers at Busboys and Poets

A free, independent productivity session in a group setting.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023BUSBOYS AND POETS ANACOSTIAComment

July 29 | Community Run/Walk and Meditation in Anacostia Park

July 29 | Community Run/Walk and Meditation in Anacostia Park

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023ANACOSTIA PARKComment

July 29 | Community Lunch Conversation with Chief Pamela A. Smith

July 29 | Community Lunch Conversation with Chief Pamela A. Smith

Lunch provided by Imani Catering.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023CHIEF SMITH, ACCComment

July 30 | The Crate Convention at the Anacostia Arts Center

July 30 | The Crate Convention at the Anacostia Arts Center

Hip Hop, Vinyl, and Vintage Delights in Anacostia!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment

July 31 - Aug 4 | Career Exposure Camp for 6th - 9th

July 31 - Aug 4 | Career Exposure Camp for 6th - 9th

Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and more sessions!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023DC DREAM CENTERComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1339 Talbert Terrace, SE - $450,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 1339 Talbert Terrace, SE - $450,000

Three-level townhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 Bath.

The Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

Former D.C. Police Union Vice Chairman Sentenced for Time and Attendance Fraud Scheme

Former D.C. Police Union Vice Chairman Sentenced for Time and Attendance Fraud Scheme

Medgar Webster Sr., 52, of Washington, D.C., was ordered to pay full restitution.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Jury Finds District Man Guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Jury Finds District Man Guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Found Jonathan Johnson, 35, of Washington, D.C., guilty.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023GUILTYComment

MPD 7D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 1500 b/o Good Hope Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 1500 b/o Good Hope Rd, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 27, 2023MPD 7D, ROBBERYComment

🌟 Leave It On The Board, An Art Competition and Exhibit at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 Leave It On The Board, An Art Competition and Exhibit at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

The free opening reception is Saturday, August 19th, 7-9pm.

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023HONFLEUR GALLERY, VPACComment

💵 GRANT ALERT | Events DC Community Grant Program

💵 GRANT ALERT | Events DC Community Grant Program

Must apply for August 1, 2023.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023EVENTS DCComment

🐰ADOPT ME! Kazoo the bunny

He loves to explore, as he has a curious nature!

PETSThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

Poster Contest for Ward 7 and Ward 8 Youth Ages 10 to 18

Poster Contest for Ward 7 and Ward 8 Youth Ages 10 to 18

$100 for the top four winners!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023CONTESTComment

July 27 | Senior Prom: Sunset Serenade

For all DC residents ages 60 and above!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023SENIORComment

July 27 | G.R.O.W. Beyond Creative Barriers at Busboys and Poets

July 27 | G.R.O.W. Beyond Creative Barriers at Busboys and Poets

A free, independent productivity session in a group setting.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 26, 2023BUSBOYS AND POETS ANACOSTIAComment