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Nov 22 | Project Create Family Art Day
Nov 22 | Project Create Family Art Day

A free-flowing intuitive painting workshop!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025PROJECT CREATEComment
Nov 22 | Martha's Table Community Harvest Dinner
Nov 22 | Martha's Table Community Harvest Dinner

Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025MARTHA'S TABLEComment
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call

The exhibition will be on view in the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

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ARTThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025ARTIST CALLComment
MPD Investigating Deanwood Officer-Involved Shooting
MPD Investigating Deanwood Officer-Involved Shooting

The suspect’s firearm was recovered on the scene.

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MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGComment
14-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery
14-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery

2100 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.

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MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025ROBBERYComment
William James Crist Arrested for Minnesota Ave Assault
William James Crist Arrested for Minnesota Ave Assault

The suspect assaulted the victim with a bottle.

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MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025DEANWOOD, ASSAULTComment
Nov 19 | Community Update Forum on St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment
Nov 19 | Community Update Forum on St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment

Make your voice heard—join the conversation!

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MEETINGThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025Saint ElizabethsComment
Nov 21 | Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Giveaway
Nov 21 | Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Giveaway

Walk-ups cannot be accommodated.

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GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025THANKSGIVINGComment
Nov 21 | Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway
Nov 21 | Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway

One item per family. This is for Ward 7 residents only.

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The Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025Comment
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call

The exhibition will be on view in the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

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ARTThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025ARTIST CALLComment
Erik Schleehauf, 43, Sentenced for Stabbing a Metro Transit Police Sergeant in the Face
Erik Schleehauf, 43, Sentenced for Stabbing a Metro Transit Police Sergeant in the Face

Will serve 72 months in prison and to be placed on three years of supervised release.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025SENTENCEDComment
District Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing His Grandmother
District Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing His Grandmother

Will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. 

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COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025SENTENCED, SEX ABUSEComment
Tekesia Atiya Hancock, 44, Arrested for Stabbing Offense
Tekesia Atiya Hancock, 44, Arrested for Stabbing Offense

The Stabbing occurred on the 2400 block of Marion Barry Ave, SE.

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The Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025Comment
This Week's Downtown Traffic Street Closures
This Week's Downtown Traffic Street Closures

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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The Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025Comment
Your Holiday Online Shopping Safety Checklist
Your Holiday Online Shopping Safety Checklist

Residents Also Encouraged to Use MPD’s Safe Exchange Sites

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MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2025HOLIDAYComment
A Note of Thanks from The Advoc8te: Health, Community, and Getting Back on My Feet
A Note of Thanks from The Advoc8te: Health, Community, and Getting Back on My Feet

It’s been ten days and that is like 10 years!

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teNovember 17, 2025COVID-19Comment
Nov 19 | Community Update Forum on St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment
Nov 19 | Community Update Forum on St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment

Make your voice heard—join the conversation!

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MEETINGThe Advoc8teNovember 17, 2025Saint ElizabethsComment
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call
Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for Student Art Call

The exhibition will be on view in the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

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ARTThe Advoc8teNovember 17, 2025ARTIST CALLComment
Salvation Army seeks Part-Time Administrative Specialist
Salvation Army seeks Part-Time Administrative Specialist

This job is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

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JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 17, 2025HELP WANTEDComment
Dec 9 | DC Streetcar End of Service Virtual Public Meeting
Dec 9 | DC Streetcar End of Service Virtual Public Meeting

Community participation is strongly encouraged!

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DDOTThe Advoc8teNovember 17, 2025streetcarsComment
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