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Oct 25 | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events
Oct 25 | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events

Last year residents safely disposed of 29,327 pounds of drugs.

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teOctober 24, 2025DRUGSComment
Thurman Williams Arrested for Sursum Corda Shooting
Thurman Williams Arrested for Sursum Corda Shooting

A weapon was recovered.

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Clarence Edward Jones, Jr., 32, Arrested for Homicide of Benjamin Mingo
Clarence Edward Jones, Jr., 32, Arrested for Homicide of Benjamin Mingo

Homicide occurred on 3800 block of 1st Street, Southeast,

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 24, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Wanted Video | Home Burglary on Mississippi Avenue, SE
Wanted Video | Home Burglary on Mississippi Avenue, SE

Entered an occupied residence.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 24, 2025WANTED, BURGLARYComment
Wanted | Two Suspects in Capitol Hill Assault
Wanted | Two Suspects in Capitol Hill Assault

The suspects assaulted the victim with a chair.

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⭐ Oct 23 | River East Emerging Leaders Reunion
⭐ Oct 23 | River East Emerging Leaders Reunion

Old friends. New ideas. Same River East energy.

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SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025REELComment
Oct 25 | Late Skate at Anacostia Park
Oct 25 | Late Skate at Anacostia Park

This event is free and open to all!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025ANACOSTIA PARKANACOSTIA PARKComment
Oct 25 | Councilmember White hosts Housing Resource Fair
Oct 25 | Councilmember White hosts Housing Resource Fair

Connect directly with agencies, community partners, and legal services!

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MEETINGThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT WHITEComment
Oct 31 | Trunk or Treat Extravaganza
Oct 31 | Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

This event is free but pre-registration is needed.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025WARD 7, HALLOWEENComment
How to order a free tree during the 2025-2026 Tree Planting Season
How to order a free tree during the 2025-2026 Tree Planting Season

Request a new tree on your street, city park, or recreation center!

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025DDOTComment
Martha’s Table Expands Winter Coat Distribution for 2025
Martha’s Table Expands Winter Coat Distribution for 2025

Available the entire season at Martha’s Outfitters.

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GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025MARTHAS TABLE Comment
Fort Dupont Ice Arena Petition
Fort Dupont Ice Arena Petition

Over $40 million in taxpayer funds was allocated for this project.

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NEWSThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025FOR DUPONT PARKComment
DC Leaf Collection Season Runs Nov 3 to Feb 2026
DC Leaf Collection Season Runs Nov 3 to Feb 2026

Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf to find your collection section.

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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025LEAF SEASONComment
For Rent | 314 Raleigh Street, SE - $2,300/month
For Rent | 314 Raleigh Street, SE - $2,300/month

2 BR/1.5 BA Semi-Detached Home in Congress Heights.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025HOME FOR RENTComment
Rahsaan Smith, 28, Arrested for Triple Homicide in Southeast
Rahsaan Smith, 28, Arrested for Triple Homicide in Southeast

The homicide occurred in 2023 in Anacostia.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Gregory Nelson, 19, Arrested for Northwest Shooting
Gregory Nelson, 19, Arrested for Northwest Shooting

Two other suspects were arrested earlier in the month.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025GUNSComment
Wanted | Gold Chain Stolen During Robbery
Wanted | Gold Chain Stolen During Robbery

The victim was in the 2100 block of Queens Chapel Road, NE.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025THEFTComment
Traffic Advisory | 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Oct 28
Traffic Advisory | 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Oct 28

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025traffic advisoryComment
 Traffic Advisory | Marine Corps Marathon on Oct 26
Traffic Advisory | Marine Corps Marathon on Oct 26

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2025traffic advisoryComment
⭐ Oct 23 | River East Emerging Leaders Reunion
⭐ Oct 23 | River East Emerging Leaders Reunion

Old friends. New ideas. Same River East energy.

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