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For Sale | 107 Joliet Street, SW - $500,000

For Sale | 107 Joliet Street, SW - $500,000

Semi-detached, three-unit multifamily residence.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teNovember 24, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Reginald Steele, Jr. Sentenced for Homicide of Malachi Lukes, 13

Reginald Steele, Jr. Sentenced for Homicide of Malachi Lukes, 13

Defendant Was Part of a Crew That Terrorized a DC Neighborhood

COURTSThe Advoc8teNovember 24, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Fatal Shooting of Tyrone Kearney, 31, in Southeast

Fatal Shooting of Tyrone Kearney, 31, in Southeast

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 24, 2025JP, HOMICIDEComment

Arrest Closes Multiple Burglary and Theft Cases

Arrest Closes Multiple Burglary and Theft Cases

Committed multiple burglaries and thefts in the Third and Second Districts.

MPDThe Advoc8teNovember 24, 2025BURGLARYComment

Nov 21 | Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Giveaway

Walk-ups cannot be accommodated.

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025THANKSGIVINGComment

Nov 21 | Councilmember Felder's Thanksgiving Giveaway

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

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025CM FELDER, WARD 7Comment

Nov 22 | Project Create Family Art Day

A free-flowing intuitive painting workshop!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 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 21, 2025MARTHA'S TABLEComment

Applications being accepted for Soul Trak Environmental Leaders Fellowship

Primarily intended for residents of Ward 8 or Ward 7!

OPPORTUNITYThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025FELLOWSHIPComment

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!

DDOTThe Advoc8teNovember 21, 2025streetcarsComment

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