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April 29 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

April 29 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

Attend in-person or watch online.

MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025ACCComment

Free Improv Classes for EotR Residents and Project Create Community

Free Improv Classes for EotR Residents and Project Create Community

Sign up now for an eight-week course!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025Washington Improv Theater, PROJECT CREATEComment

April 30 | Martha's Table Healthy Happy Hour

April 30 | Martha's Table Healthy Happy Hour

Healthy eats and fitness classes - all free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025Martha's TableComment

May 3 | Ward 7 Faith Leaders Breakfast Meeting

May 3 | Ward 7 Faith Leaders Breakfast Meeting

Formed to include the faith community in violence reduction initiatives.

MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025WARD 7 FAITH LEADERSComment

For Rent | 400 Chesapeake Street, SE - $2,200/month

For Rent | 400 Chesapeake Street, SE - $2,200/month

$1000 Visa Gift Card provided at lease signing!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025HOME FOR RENTComment

Wanted | Person of Interest in Homicide of Michael Alanzo Jackson, 31

Wanted | Person of Interest in Homicide of Michael Alanzo Jackson, 31

1600 block of V Street, Southeast.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025WANTED, HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Suspects in Pennsylvania Avenue SE Burglary

Wanted | Suspects in Pennsylvania Avenue SE Burglary

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025WANTED, BURGLARYComment

MPD and United States Secret Service Announce Arrest in Robberies

MPD and United States Secret Service Announce Arrest in Robberies

Stole victims purse from the back of their seat.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 28, 2025ROBBERYComment

Wednesdays | Martha's Table Healthy Happy Hour at The Commons

Wednesdays | Martha's Table Healthy Happy Hour at The Commons

Healthy eats and fitness classes - all free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025Martha's TableComment

Free Improv Classes for EotR Residents and Project Create Community

Free Improv Classes for EotR Residents and Project Create Community

Sign up now for an eight-week course!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025Washington Improv Theater, PROJECT CREATEComment

Arcadia Mobile Markets seeks PT Mobile Market Associates

Arcadia Mobile Markets seeks PT Mobile Market Associates

Priority to candidates able to commit 3 shifts weekly, including Saturdays.

JOBSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025ARCADIA MOBILE MARKET, HELP WANTEDComment

For Sale | 430 Orange Street, SE - $449,900

For Sale | 430 Orange Street, SE - $449,900

Three bedroom home, 2.5 home with finished basement!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025HOME FOR SALE Comment

For Sale | 1422 18th Street, SE - $455,000

For Sale | 1422 18th Street, SE - $455,000

Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath with 1,116 square feet!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Mayor Bowser Ensures Full Funding for PKEEP, Pay Equity, and Child Care Subsidies in FY26 Budget

Mayor Bowser Ensures Full Funding for PKEEP, Pay Equity, and Child Care Subsidies in FY26 Budget

Also funding for the renovation of the former DPR headquarters.

PRESS RELEASEThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025Mayor BowserComment

Kevin Hopkins, Indicted for Federal Firearm Charge

Kevin Hopkins, Indicted for Federal Firearm Charge

Defendant Charged as Part of Make D.C. Safe Again Initiative

COURTSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025GUNSComment

Vankese Russell, Indicted for Illegal Firearm Charge in Chinatown

Vankese Russell, Indicted for Illegal Firearm Charge in Chinatown

Charged as Part of Make D.C. Safe Again Initiative

COURTSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2025GUNSComment

🌟 Tickets for the Anacostia Shorts Film Festival Now Available! [SP]

🌟 Tickets for the Anacostia Shorts Film Festival Now Available! [SP]

A $5 discount code is available for Anacostia residents!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2025ANACOSTIA SHORTSComment

April 26 | Animal and Monster Hats Craft Workshop at Anacostia Museum

April 26 | Animal and Monster Hats Craft Workshop at Anacostia Museum

This is a two-hour workshop. Free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2025ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

April 26 | Earth Day Cleanup and Volunteer Celebration

April 26 | Earth Day Cleanup and Volunteer Celebration

Volunteer to benefit the community!

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2025ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETYComment

April 26 | FRESHFARM Farm Stand at Anacostia Museum

April 26 | FRESHFARM Farm Stand at Anacostia Museum

Every Saturday through November 22, 2025.

MARKETThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2025ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment