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August 10 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant
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August 14 | Book Worms Book Club at the Anacostia Library
August 14 | Book Worms Book Club at the Anacostia Library

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August 15 | Improv for All! Workshop at Project Create

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August 23 | Back-to-School Backpack Drive & Block Party

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For Sale | 3312 12th Street, SE - $399,990

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Editorial: When Justice in America Feels Conditional
Editorial: When Justice in America Feels Conditional

The end to addressing discriminatory hiring practices in the federal workforce.

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August 2 | Community Day at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
August 2 | Community Day at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center

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August 6 | Live Band Speakeasy at STFU in Navy Yard
August 6 | Live Band Speakeasy at STFU in Navy Yard

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August 8 - 10 | Universal Women's Weekend in Anacostia
August 8 - 10 | Universal Women's Weekend in Anacostia

This celebration isn’t just for the ladies — everyone is welcome.

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August 10 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant
August 10 | Deadline for $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

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GRANTSThe Advoc8teAugust 2, 2025AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment
August 14 | Book Worms Book Club at the Anacostia Library
August 14 | Book Worms Book Club at the Anacostia Library

This month’s selection is “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 2, 2025ANACOSTIA LIBRARYComment
Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Council’s Vote to Bring the Commanders Home and Activate 180 Acres of Opportunity on the Banks of the Anacostia River
Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Council’s Vote to Bring the Commanders Home and Activate 180 Acres of Opportunity on the Banks of the Anacostia River

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Derrick Howard, Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced For Illegal Possession of Revolver Discovered After Crashing Into a Police Cruiser
Derrick Howard, Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced For Illegal Possession of Revolver Discovered After Crashing Into a Police Cruiser

Officers recovered a Rohm .38 special caliber revolver loaded with five rounds of ammunition.

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Andre Clark Sentenced for 2024 Murder of Leonard Taylor, Jr.
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Clark pleaded guilty on May 5, 2025, to one count second-degree murder while armed.

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Hall chased the victim through traffic and attempted to stab him with a knife.

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Michael Pittman, Gunrunner Who Illegally Trafficked More than 200 Firearms to DC Area Sentenced
Michael Pittman, Gunrunner Who Illegally Trafficked More than 200 Firearms to DC Area Sentenced
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August 1 | Project Create End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social
August 1 | Project Create End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social

Free treats for all!

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August 2 | FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand
August 2 | FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand

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August 2 | Community Day at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
August 2 | Community Day at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center

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