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Erick Alvarenga, 19, Gets 14 Years in Prison for Two Carjackings
Erick Alvarenga, 19, Gets 14 Years in Prison for Two Carjackings

Co-Defendant Will Be Sentenced in October

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Travis Thomas, 17, Pleads Guilty to Firing Multiple Rounds in an Elementary School Playground
Travis Thomas, 17, Pleads Guilty to Firing Multiple Rounds in an Elementary School Playground

Fired over 15 rounds into the playground of C.W. Harris Elementary School.

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Mustafa Wright Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Mustafa Wright Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Officers discovered a Glock 17 9 mm pistol.

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 Kevin Stanton Charged with Northeast Shooting
Kevin Stanton Charged with Northeast Shooting

There are two surviving victims.

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Sept 3 | Whiskey + Cigars Wine-Down Wednesday at DCity Smokehouse
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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 31, 2025DCITY SMOKEHOUSEComment
Sept 6 | Youth Fishing Day at Anacostia Park
Sept 6 | Youth Fishing Day at Anacostia Park

Free and fishing equipment will be provided!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 31, 2025FISHING, ANACOSTIA PARKComment
Sept 6 | RiverSmart Homes Showcase in Ward 7
Sept 6 | RiverSmart Homes Showcase in Ward 7

Take home free native plants, seedlings, and garden tools!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 31, 2025WARD 7Comment
Sept 6 | Write The Future! Literary Workshop for Youth
Sept 6 | Write The Future! Literary Workshop for Youth

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Sept 7 | Black Joy Sunday in Anacostia Park
Sept 7 | Black Joy Sunday in Anacostia Park

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Sept 12 | Games Night at Nīche by Nubian Hueman
Sept 12 | Games Night at Nīche by Nubian Hueman

A celebration of Black culture, community, and creativity!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teAugust 31, 2025NICHEComment
For Sale | 1203 Congress Street, SE - $424,900
For Sale | 1203 Congress Street, SE - $424,900

Three bedroom and three bath attached home in Congress Heights.

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Jordan Battle, 24, Arrested for Homicide of Terrell Oliver, 18
Jordan Battle, 24, Arrested for Homicide of Terrell Oliver, 18

Charged with First Degree Murder while Armed.

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Three Teens Arrested for Northeast Shooting
Three Teens Arrested for Northeast Shooting

Demanded victim’s property but fired a shot before the victim could comply.

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Jesse Matthews Arrested for 14th Street Robbery
Jesse Matthews Arrested for 14th Street Robbery

Threatened the victim and took their cellphone and money.

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16-year-old Arrested for Washington Place Shooting
16-year-old Arrested for Washington Place Shooting

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

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