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DC Public Schools Closed Today, DC Government to Open at 10am

DC Public Schools Closed Today, DC Government to Open at 10am

Call the Shelter Hotline for residents in need!

ADVISORYThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025DCPS, SNOW CLOSUREComment

Bike Fatality | Alexander Nikolenko, 30, in Northeast

Bike Fatality | Alexander Nikolenko, 30, in Northeast

The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025BIKE FATALITYComment

Wanted | Suspects in Northwest Carjacking

Wanted | Suspects in Northwest Carjacking

Attempted to steal victim’s vehicle but were unsuccessful.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025WANTED, CARJACKINGComment

Wanted | Suspect in Southwest Theft

Suspect entered establishment, stole merchandise.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025WANTED, THEFTComment

Wanted | Suspects in Northeast Shooting

The suspects shot in the direction of victims.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025WANTED, GUNSComment

Wanted | Three Suspects in Northwest Armed Robbery

Wanted | Three Suspects in Northwest Armed Robbery

700 block of T Street, Northwest.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 7, 2025WANTED, ROBBERYComment

Jan 6 | Deadline to apply for Urban Journalism Workshop

Jan 6 | Deadline to apply for Urban Journalism Workshop

Open to high school students in the DMV!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025WABJComment

Job Alert | Senior Administrative Assistant - $61,800 to $69,100 /year

Job Alert | Senior Administrative Assistant - $61,800 to $69,100 /year

Eligible for hybrid work (two core days in office)!

JOBSThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025help wantedComment

Job Alert | Part-Time Market Manager - $21/hour

Job Alert | Part-Time Market Manager - $21/hour

Will work a maximum of 10 hours/week.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025help wantedComment

Jan 8 | AARP Chapter 4870 Meeting

Elections will take place during this meeting.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025AARPComment

Undergraduate Internship – Summer 2025

This is a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity!

INTERNSHIPThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025INTERNSHIPComment

Jan 11 | Drop-in Arts & Crafts Workshop

This event is free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Jan 18 | MLK Day Community Tree Care in Anacostia Park

Jan 18 | MLK Day Community Tree Care in Anacostia Park

Weeding, mulching and watering vulnerable trees!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025MLK DAY, CASEY TREESComment

Jan 19 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Jan 19 | Deadline to apply for $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

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

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

Maurice Hughes, 42, Arrested for Northwest Assault

Maurice Hughes, 42, Arrested for Northwest Assault

Suspect entered an establishment.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2025ASSAULTComment

From Panama With Love

I’ve had a lot of my mind and it’s not hats.

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2025POLITICSComment

Jan 5 | Community Grants Info Session at Anacostia Arts Center

Jan 5 | Community Grants Info Session at Anacostia Arts Center

A broad overview of all of HumanitiesDC's 2025 grant opportunities

GRANTSThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2025HUMANITIESDCComment

Volunteers Needed To Clear Snow for Elderly + Disabled Residents

Volunteers Needed To Clear Snow for Elderly + Disabled Residents

Be a snow angel and lend a hand!

VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2025SNOW REMOVALComment

District Snow Team Deployed Ahead of Sunday’s Forecasted Snow Showers

District Snow Team Deployed Ahead of Sunday’s Forecasted Snow Showers

Roadway Pretreatment Begins Sunday at 8:00pm!

ADVISORYThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2025SNOWComment

Job Alert | Office Manager - $70k to $85k/year

Job Alert | Office Manager - $70k to $85k/year

Fulltime in-person position.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2025HELP WANTEDComment