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Petition to Keep CVS in Penn Branch Shopping Center Open
Petition to Keep CVS in Penn Branch Shopping Center Open

The store is scheduled to close on July 9, 2025, citing low sales and theft.

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RETAILThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025PENN BRANCHComment
Details of Emergency Legislation to Amend District’s Juvenile Curfew Laws
Details of Emergency Legislation to Amend District’s Juvenile Curfew Laws

Will change the curfew hours to 11 pm every day in July and August 2025.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025CURFEWComment
Jarrett Robert Lewis, Former NonProfit Finance Director Sentenced for Embezzlement
Jarrett Robert Lewis, Former NonProfit Finance Director Sentenced for Embezzlement

Bilked the advocacy organization of nearly $320,000 over a year.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025SENTENCED, THEFTComment
Joshua Eduardo Hurtado, Sentenced for Possession of Two Pistols in the District
Joshua Eduardo Hurtado, Sentenced for Possession of Two Pistols in the District

A Glock 23 and a Glock 19 were recovered.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025GUNS, SENTENCEDComment
Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Sierra Nichole Smith on New York Avenue
Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Sierra Nichole Smith on New York Avenue

The pedestrian fell in front of a semi-trailer truck.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025TRAFFIC FATALITYComment
Traffic Advisory | FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Traffic Advisory | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Since Monday, June 9, 2025 until Saturday, June 28, 2025.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 18, 2025traffic advisoryComment
Mamatoto Village seeks Strategic Events Manager - $75k to $85k/year
Mamatoto Village seeks Strategic Events Manager - $75k to $85k/year

Must apply by July 18, 2025!

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JOBSThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025HELP WANTEDComment
June 18 | Crisis Intervention Team’s Annual Cookout at Anacostia Metro
June 18 | Crisis Intervention Team’s Annual Cookout at Anacostia Metro

Enjoy free food, live music, and good vibes with your neighbors!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025TRANSIT POLICEComment
June 19 | Juneteenth Community Festival in Anacostia
June 19 | Juneteenth Community Festival in Anacostia

There will be live music, a DJ and fire dancers!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025JUNETEENTHComment
June 19 | Juneteenth Cookouts + Conversations in Anacostia
June 19 | Juneteenth Cookouts + Conversations in Anacostia

Free food, live music and more!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025Anacostia BIDComment
June 19 | Anacostia Community Museum's Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 | Anacostia Community Museum's Juneteenth Celebration

This event is free and open to all!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment
June 19 | Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade
June 19 | Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade

Seeking Marching Bands, People who play instruments, Cheerleading Squads, etc.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025JUNETEENTHComment
June 19 | Youth Juneteenth Program in Bellevue
June 19 | Youth Juneteenth Program in Bellevue

There will be youth talent, community leaders, games, and more.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025BellevueComment
For Sale | 610 Galveston Place, SE - $440,000
For Sale | 610 Galveston Place, SE - $440,000

Renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment
Wanted Video | Suspects in Elvans Road Armed Robbery
Wanted Video | Suspects in Elvans Road Armed Robbery

Assaulted and robbed a woman at gunpoint in an apartment stairwell.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025ROBBERY, WANTEDComment
Kyre Robinson Arrested for Benning Road Shooting
Kyre Robinson Arrested for Benning Road Shooting

Victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025GUNSComment
13-Year-Old Charged with Hate-Crime Related Assault
13-Year-Old Charged with Hate-Crime Related Assault

Threw a rock through a window, striking the victim in the face.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025HATE CRIMEComment
Lorenzo Belton, Arrested for Glover Park Shooting
Lorenzo Belton, Arrested for Glover Park Shooting

There is video footage of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle.

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MPDThe Advoc8teJune 17, 2025GUNSComment
June 16 | Songs of Freedom Pre-Juneteeth Celebration
June 16 | Songs of Freedom Pre-Juneteeth Celebration

An evening filled with music, light refreshments, and community!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJune 16, 2025JUNETEENTHComment
Applications being accepted for the 2025-2026 Pearl Ball Cotillion Season
Applications being accepted for the 2025-2026 Pearl Ball Cotillion Season

Applications are due July 18, 2025! There are two info sessions this month.

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YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teJune 16, 2025AKAComment
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