Congress Heights on the Rise
Cart 0
ADS BLOG Contact DONATE FAQS NEWSLETTER
CHOTR reSPIN THE ADVOC8TE
Anacostia Arts Center Anacostia Library Anacostia Museum Anacostia Park Anacostia Organics Barry Farm Rec Center Busboys and Poets Children of Mine Community College Preparatory Academy Community Of Hope Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center Covenant House DCity Smokehouse Fort Dupont Park Fort Stanton Rec Center Frederick Douglass NHS The HIVE 2.0 Honfleur Gallery Kenilworth Park LaThreadz Couture MahoganyBooks Martha's Table Marvin Gaye Park MLK Deli Open Crumb Parklands-Turner Library Project Create SE Tennis and Learning Center UPO We Act Radio
Cart 0
ABOUT CHOTR reSPIN THE ADVOC8TE ADSBLOGContactDONATEFAQSNEWSLETTER PLACES Anacostia Arts Center Anacostia Library Anacostia Museum Anacostia Park Anacostia Organics Barry Farm Rec Center Busboys and Poets Children of Mine Community College Preparatory Academy Community Of Hope Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center Covenant House DCity Smokehouse Fort Dupont Park Fort Stanton Rec Center Frederick Douglass NHS The HIVE 2.0 Honfleur Gallery Kenilworth Park LaThreadz Couture MahoganyBooks Martha's Table Marvin Gaye Park MLK Deli Open Crumb Parklands-Turner Library Project Create SE Tennis and Learning Center UPO We Act Radio
Congress Heights on the Rise
BLOG RSS

PREVIOUS POSTS

Brigette O. Robertson, Special Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Violating an Arrestee’s Rights
Brigette O. Robertson, Special Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Violating an Arrestee’s Rights

Stomped on Citizen’s Face While She Was Detained

Read More
COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 23, 2025PLEADINGComment
Wanted | Suspects in Assault and Theft of Shoes
Wanted | Suspects in Assault and Theft of Shoes

The victim was physically assaulted by a group of male suspects.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 23, 2025WANTED, ASSAULTComment
 Marquis Jenkins, Arrested for Shooting in Southeast
Marquis Jenkins, Arrested for Shooting in Southeast

DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 23, 2025GUNSComment
🌟 July 26 | Community Meeting To Bring Back the Anacostia Playhouse!
🌟 July 26 | Community Meeting To Bring Back the Anacostia Playhouse!

A new group, Anacostia Playhouse DC, is working to reopen this cultural center.

Read More
MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEComment
🌟 July 26 | Anacostia Organics Dispensary hosts Book Signing with Lawson Brooks
🌟 July 26 | Anacostia Organics Dispensary hosts Book Signing with Lawson Brooks

This is an event you won't want to miss. Free admission!

Read More
SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025ANACOSTIA ORGANICSComment
🌟 July 26 + 27 | Wanni Fuga Pop-Up at Nīche by Nubian Hueman
🌟 July 26 + 27 | Wanni Fuga Pop-Up at Nīche by Nubian Hueman

RSVP early to secure your preferred slot and receive event updates!

Read More
SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025NUBIAN HUEMANComment
July 22 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant
July 22 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

These grants are awarded monthly. Do some good!

Read More
GRANTSThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment
July 23 | Anacostia Comedy Night Hosted by Big Mac
July 23 | Anacostia Comedy Night Hosted by Big Mac

Every Wednesday at 7pm. Live music, drinks and laughs!

Read More
FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025ANACOSTIA, COMEDYComment
DC Public Library Launches Tool Library for DIYers & Makers
DC Public Library Launches Tool Library for DIYers & Makers

Available to library cardholders 18+ with a valid ID and a signed release form.

Read More
RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025DC LIBRARYComment
July 26 | Project Create Family Art Day
July 26 | Project Create Family Art Day

Make beautiful cyanotype prints—a sun-powered art technique that uses natural materials and personal keepsakes!

Read More
FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025PROJECT CREATEComment
Maylin Carranza Garcia, Indicted for Robbing a Parking Enforcement Officer
Maylin Carranza Garcia, Indicted for Robbing a Parking Enforcement Officer

An arraignment is scheduled for July 29, 2025.  

Read More
COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025INDICTMENTComment
Motorcycle Fatality | Billy Earl Canty, 50, on Southern Avenue, SE
Motorcycle Fatality | Billy Earl Canty, 50, on Southern Avenue, SE

The second vehicle involved fled the scene prior to officers arriving.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025TRAFFIC FATALITYComment
Wanted Suspect | Unarmed Carjacking Offense in April 2025
Wanted Suspect | Unarmed Carjacking Offense in April 2025

The suspects assaulted the victim and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025CARJACKINGComment
Results of the U Street Corridor Curfew Zone, July 18 to 20, 2025
Results of the U Street Corridor Curfew Zone, July 18 to 20, 2025

A total of 17 curfew stops were made in the Third District during Citywide Curfew hours.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025CURFEWComment
Two Teens Arrested for Six Armed Robberies in Northeast
Two Teens Arrested for Six Armed Robberies in Northeast

Incidents occurred between April 26th to May 1st, 2025.

Read More
MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 22, 2025GUNS, ARMED ROBBERYComment
🌟 July 26 | Community Meeting To Bring Back the Anacostia Playhouse!
🌟 July 26 | Community Meeting To Bring Back the Anacostia Playhouse!

A new group, Anacostia Playhouse DC, is working to reopen this cultural center.

Read More
MEETINGThe Advoc8teJuly 21, 2025ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEComment
🌟 July 26 + 27 | Wanni Fuga Pop-Up at Nīche by Nubian Hueman
🌟 July 26 + 27 | Wanni Fuga Pop-Up at Nīche by Nubian Hueman

RSVP early to secure your preferred slot and receive event updates!

Read More
SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teJuly 21, 2025NUBIAN HUEMANComment
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet
From Anacostia to Converse: Yetunde Sapp’s Art Is Now on Your Feet

Her design, titled “My Kind of Blues,” is a heartfelt homage to the music that’s shaped her life!

Read More
EDITORIALThe Advoc8teJuly 21, 2025YETUNDE SAPPComment
July 22 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant
July 22 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

These grants are awarded monthly. Do some good!

Read More
GRANTSThe Advoc8teJuly 21, 2025AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment
Miriam’s Kitchen seeks Human Resource Manager - $85k to $95k
Miriam’s Kitchen seeks Human Resource Manager - $85k to $95k

Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days in the office is required.

Read More
JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 21, 2025HELP WANTEDComment
Newer Older
nikki@respindc.com
Hours

Copyright © 2008 - Present. All Rights Reserved. 
A project of reSPIN, a DC, Woman, and Minority-Owned Small Business.
Have a question? Check out these FAQs!