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Sept 24 | Sari Climate Workshop at the Anacostia Community Museum

Sept 24 | Sari Climate Workshop at the Anacostia Community Museum

Draw, paint, and write climate pledges on an 18-foot sari!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Sept 27 | Senior Prom at the Deanwood Recreation Center

Sept 27 | Senior Prom at the Deanwood Recreation Center

A free 1920s-themed prom black-tie affair!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023SENIOR CITIZENSComment

District Man Sentenced for Murder of Woman Who Went Missing in 2010 and Has Never Been Found

District Man Sentenced for Murder of Woman Who Went Missing in 2010 and Has Never Been Found

GPS and Other Evidence Led to Defendant’s Arrest

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023SENTENCEDComment

District Man Pleads Guilty to 2021 Homicide of 30-Year-Old Woman

District Man Pleads Guilty to 2021 Homicide of 30-Year-Old Woman

Defendant stabbed a woman to death in front of her young child.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023HOMICIDEComment

District Man Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter and Related Charges in Killing of Cousin at 29th and S Streets SE

District Man Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter and Related Charges in Killing of Cousin at 29th and S Streets SE

Defendant Shot Victim Following a Series of Arguments Started by an Instagram Post

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

September 9th - 14th, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2023STOLEN AUTOComment

🌟 Sept 16 | Last day to see LEAVE IT ON THE BOARD at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 Sept 16 | Last day to see LEAVE IT ON THE BOARD at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

Don’t miss your chance to see this show in Anacostia!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023Honfleur GalleryComment

Sept 16 | Cleanup of Anacostia Park

Will include trash pick-up and invasive plant removal.

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023ANACOSTIA PARKComment

Sept 17 | Little Amal Walk in Historic Anacostia

Sept 17 | Little Amal Walk in Historic Anacostia

Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023WARD 8Comment

Sept 17 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Sept 17 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Do you have an idea to make DC more awesome?!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 2200 b/o Alabama Ave, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 2200 b/o Alabama Ave, SE

A 17-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023GUNComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3900 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SW

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3900 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SW

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 2400 b/o Shannon Pl, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 2400 b/o Shannon Pl, SE

25-year-old Rickie Bembo, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023MPD 7DComment

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses

September 9 - September 14, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 16, 2023STOLEN AUTOComment

🌟 Sept 15 - 16 | Final days to see LEAVE IT ON THE BOARD at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 Sept 15 - 16 | Final days to see LEAVE IT ON THE BOARD at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

Don’t miss your chance to see this show in Anacostia!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023Honfleur GalleryComment

Registration now open for Project Create Fall Semester

Registration now open for Project Create Fall Semester

As always, programs are FREE for DC residents!

ARTThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023PROJECT CREATEComment

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Learn Commercial Painting And Get The License For Free

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Learn Commercial Painting And Get The License For Free

The week of September 18th - 22nd, from 8:30 am – 4 pm!

JOB TRAININGThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023DC Housing AuthorityComment

Sept 16 | Threads of Hope at the Anacostia Arts Center

Sept 16 | Threads of Hope at the Anacostia Arts Center

A curated group exhibition in celebration of Hispanic Heritage.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment

Sept 16 | Cleanup of Anacostia Park

Will include trash pick-up and invasive plant removal.

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023ANACOSTIA PARKComment

Sept 17 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Sept 17 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Do you have an idea to make DC more awesome?!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 15, 2023AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment