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Shelby Walker Arrested for Naylor Road Shooting

Shelby Walker Arrested for Naylor Road Shooting

The victim was not injured.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2025GUNSComment

Samora Samson Buchanan Arrested for Columbia Heights Robbery

Samora Samson Buchanan Arrested for Columbia Heights Robbery

The suspect brandished a knife.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2025ROBBERYComment

Langston Wedge, 19, Arrested for Shooting Outside of Nightclub

Langston Wedge, 19, Arrested for Shooting Outside of Nightclub

There were five victims.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2025GUNSComment

Treshawn Herndon Arrested for 2024 Homicide of Raymond Washington

Treshawn Herndon Arrested for 2024 Homicide of Raymond Washington

Herndon was a juvenile at the time of the offense.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Traffic Advisory | C.O.P.S. Christmas Tree Lighting

Traffic Advisory | C.O.P.S. Christmas Tree Lighting

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2025TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

Dec 9 | Dreaming Out Loud Winter Warmup

Free hats, gloves, blankets and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025DREAMING OUT LOUDComment

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 Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025streetcarsComment

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025BENNING RIDGEComment

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

This event is free with two events on that day!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025HILLCRESTComment

Generation Hope seeks Scholar Program Coordinator

Generation Hope seeks Scholar Program Coordinator

This is a full-time position at $55,000 - $64,999/year.

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025HELP WANTEDComment

Your Neighborhood, Your Money: What the FY25 OANC Report Means for Residents

Your Neighborhood, Your Money: What the FY25 OANC Report Means for Residents

Stay informed of what is happening in your community!

GOVERNMENTThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025Advisory Neighborhood Commission Awareness WeekComment

Auction Alert | 1358 Valley Place, SE - $300,000

Auction Alert | 1358 Valley Place, SE - $300,000

The listing price is the opening bid for the auction!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Investigation Concluded in Fatal Shooting by U.S. Marshal

Investigation Concluded in Fatal Shooting by U.S. Marshal

No Charges to Be Filed Against Deputy United States Marshal

COURTSThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGComment

Treshawn Herndon, 18, Arrested for Homicide of Raymond Washington, 18

Treshawn Herndon, 18, Arrested for Homicide of Raymond Washington, 18

Herndon was a juvenile at the time of the offense.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Suspects in Southwest Attempted Robbery

Wanted | Suspects in Southwest Attempted Robbery

The suspects attempted to snatch the victim’s coat.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2025WANTED, ROBBERYComment

Dec 9 | Dreaming Out Loud Winter Warmup

Free hats, gloves, blankets and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025DREAMING OUT LOUDComment

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 Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025streetcarsComment

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025BENNING RIDGEComment

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

This event is free with two events on that day!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025HILLCRESTComment

Dec 8 - 12 | Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Preventive Maintenance

Dec 8 - 12 | Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Preventive Maintenance

Traffic controls will be in place to warn drivers approaching the areas.

The Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025Comment