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Dec 9 | Dreaming Out Loud Winter Warmup

Free hats, gloves, blankets and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025DREAMING OUT LOUDComment

Ricardo Rush Sentenced for Harassing Family with Uzi-Style Pistol

Ricardo Rush Sentenced for Harassing Family with Uzi-Style Pistol

Threatened to kill two parents and their young children.

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025SENTENCED, GUNSComment

Malik Kearney Sentenced for Two Separate Carjackings in a Week

Malik Kearney Sentenced for Two Separate Carjackings in a Week

The incidents occurred in December, 2024, and January, 2025.

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025CARJACKINGComment

Edward Devon Gadson Sentenced for Machine Gun Pieces

Edward Devon Gadson Sentenced for Machine Gun Pieces

Dozens of machine gun conversion devices (aka MCDs or “switches”).

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025SENTENCEDComment

Traffic Advisory | DowntownDC Holiday Market

Traffic Advisory | DowntownDC Holiday Market

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025TRAFFICComment

Nov 21 | Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Giveaway

Walk-ups cannot be accommodated.

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025THANKSGIVINGComment

Nov 21 | Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway

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

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025CM FELDER, WARD 7Comment

Nov 22 | Project Create Family Art Day

A free-flowing intuitive painting workshop!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 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.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025MARTHA'S TABLEComment

Nutrition Assistance Programs for DC Residents

Nutrition Assistance Programs for DC Residents

Support individuals and families in need by providing fresh, healthy food options.

The Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025Comment

For Sale | 2110 Suitland Terrace, SE - $215,000

For Sale | 2110 Suitland Terrace, SE - $215,000

One bedroom and one bathroom home in Hillcrest.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Corey Noble, 27, Arrested for Homicide of Tre'von Norman, 27

Corey Noble, 27, Arrested for Homicide of Tre'von Norman, 27

Charged with First Degree Murder while Armed- Felony Murder.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Antonio Minor Arrested for Armed Robbery in Southeast

Antonio Minor Arrested for Armed Robbery in Southeast

The victim was delivering food to an apartment building.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025ROBBERYComment

Wanted Videos | Suspect in Southeast Business Burglaries

Wanted Videos | Suspect in Southeast Business Burglaries

In connection to three business burglaries.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025WANTEDComment

Wanted | Suspect in Northeast Burglary

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025BURGLARYComment

Thomas Jamal Carter Addressed for Northeast Shooting

Thomas Jamal Carter Addressed for Northeast Shooting

Evidence of gunfire with property damage but no victims.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 20, 2025GUNSComment

Gearin’ Up Bicycles: A Community Bike Shop Powering Youth Skills & Affordable Cycling in DC

Gearin’ Up Bicycles: A Community Bike Shop Powering Youth Skills & Affordable Cycling in DC

Community hub dedicated to teaching bicycle repair skills and more!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025WABAComment

Casey Trees seeks Youth Programs Assistant - $26 to $28/hour

Casey Trees seeks Youth Programs Assistant - $26 to $28/hour

Supports the Education Department with youth related programs.

JOBSThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025HELP WANTEDComment

Nov 21 | Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Giveaway

Walk-ups cannot be accommodated.

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025THANKSGIVINGComment

Nov 21 | Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway

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

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2025CM FELDER, WARD 7Comment