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August 25 - 29 | Temporary Lane Closures on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
August 25 - 29 | Temporary Lane Closures on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists safely.

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DDOTThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025traffic advisoryComment
August 26 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting
August 26 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

Guests will also enjoy a catered lunch from Imani Catering.

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MEETINGThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025ACCComment
Derek Turrentine Pleads Guilty to Homicide of James Thomas Price
Derek Turrentine Pleads Guilty to Homicide of James Thomas Price

Turrentine was arrested in March of 2025 and has been in custody since. 

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COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025HOMICIDE, SENTENCINGComment
Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Deon Cherry, 34 on Benning Road, NE
Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Deon Cherry, 34 on Benning Road, NE

The drivers of the striking vehicles did not remain on the scene.

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025TRAFFIC FATALITYComment
Kareem Thomas Charged with Homicide of Jakele Allen, 23
Kareem Thomas Charged with Homicide of Jakele Allen, 23

Was extradited from New York.

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Cornell Shumate Arrested for Stabbing on Minnesota Ave, NE
Cornell Shumate Arrested for Stabbing on Minnesota Ave, NE

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 20, 2025STABBINGComment
Love Never Leaves
Love Never Leaves

Forever my sweet babboo and best guy.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025TeddyComment
August 20 | Legacy Reclaimed: A Gathering for Returning Citizen Men
August 20 | Legacy Reclaimed: A Gathering for Returning Citizen Men

A safe supportive environment to foster healing, open dialogue, and relationship-building.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025RETURNED CITIZENComment
August 20 - 21 | Overnight Lane Closures on I-695 for Sign Inspections
August 20 - 21 | Overnight Lane Closures on I-695 for Sign Inspections

Will require single and/or multiple lane closures and take place overnight.

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DDOTThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025traffic advisoryComment
Calvary Women's Services seeks Volunteers to Provide Meals
Calvary Women's Services seeks Volunteers to Provide Meals

Help ensure that no woman goes without a meal this summer!

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VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025CALVARY WOMEN'S SERVICESComment
OAG’s Child Support Amnesty Program Runs Through September 19
OAG’s Child Support Amnesty Program Runs Through September 19

The goal is to reengage parents who may face serious legal or financial consequences.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025OAGComment
August 22 | Email Etiquette Workshop
August 22 | Email Etiquette Workshop

This workshop is free and will be held in-person.

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CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025DCHAComment
August 23 | 4th Annual Oxon Run Day
August 23 | 4th Annual Oxon Run Day

Live music, performances, vendors, resources and more!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025Oxon Run ParkComment
August 23 | Late Skate Go-Go Karaoke in Anacostia Park
August 23 | Late Skate Go-Go Karaoke in Anacostia Park

Free shuttle from the Anacostia Metro station!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025ANACOSTIA PARKANACOSTIA PARKComment
August 30 | Breastfeeding 101: Family Edition Workshop
August 30 | Breastfeeding 101: Family Edition Workshop

Calling all fathers, partners, grandparents, aunties, siblings, and support people.

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CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025MAMATOTO VILLAGEComment
Derek Turrentine Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting of James Thomas Price
Derek Turrentine Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting of James Thomas Price

Turrentine was arrested in March of 2025 and has been in custody since. 

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025HOMICIDE, GUILTYComment
Tarik Settles, 30, Arrested for Homicide of Dar’Juan McRoy, 22
Tarik Settles, 30, Arrested for Homicide of Dar’Juan McRoy, 22

Charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated). 

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Corneal Smith, 21, Arrested for Minnesota Ave, SE Shooting
Corneal Smith, 21, Arrested for Minnesota Ave, SE Shooting

Victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025GUNSComment
Dennis Christie, 49, Arrested for 2024 Southeast Stabbing
Dennis Christie, 49, Arrested for 2024 Southeast Stabbing

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  

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MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2025STABBINGComment
Calvary Women's Services seeks Volunteers to Provide Meals
Calvary Women's Services seeks Volunteers to Provide Meals

Help ensure that no woman goes without a meal this summer!

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VOLUNTEERThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2025CALVARY WOMEN'S SERVICESComment
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