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Free Overnight Camp for DC Youth—Lottery Opens April 27
Free Overnight Camp for DC Youth—Lottery Opens April 27

Camp Riverview offers a full week of outdoor adventure at no cost.

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YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026DPRComment
Protect Your Community While Training the Next Generation of Arborists
Protect Your Community While Training the Next Generation of Arborists

Giving high school juniors hands-on arborist training!

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026treesComment
New Legislation to Provide Additional Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
New Legislation to Provide Additional Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence-connected assault with a dangerous weapon charges have been increasing.

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LAWSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026DOMESTIC VIOLENCEComment
Ward 7’s Juneteenth Parade Is Calling—Artists, Builders, and Creatives Wanted
Ward 7’s Juneteenth Parade Is Calling—Artists, Builders, and Creatives Wanted

There are plenty of ways to get involved!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026WARD 7, JUNETEENTHComment
For Sale | 1349 Ridge Place SE - $399,900
For Sale | 1349 Ridge Place SE - $399,900

Renovated and freshly painted and staged solid brick row home.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for April 23, 2026
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for April 23, 2026

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026TRANSIT POLICEComment
Fatal Shooting of Dwayne Isaacs, 22, on Wheeler Road, SE
Fatal Shooting of Dwayne Isaacs, 22, on Wheeler Road, SE

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:11pm

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Fatal Shooting of Kenzell Locust, 17, on Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, SE
Fatal Shooting of Kenzell Locust, 17, on Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, SE

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 5:15pm.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Traffic Advisory | Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest on May 2
Traffic Advisory | Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest on May 2

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 27, 2026traffic advisoryComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Police Blotter for April 22, 2026
Metro Transit Police Daily Police Blotter for April 22, 2026

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2026TRANSIT POLICEComment
Amber Alert Canceled, Suspect Arrested in Homicide of Jamillah Gales, 25
Amber Alert Canceled, Suspect Arrested in Homicide of Jamillah Gales, 25

The suspect’s identity will be released once positively confirmed. 

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Wanted Video | Suspects in Congress Heights Burglary
Wanted Video | Suspects in Congress Heights Burglary

Entered a business in the 3200 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2026WANTED, BURGLARYComment
International Car Theft Ring Busted
International Car Theft Ring Busted
MPDThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2026STOLEN AUTOComment
Jamari Devontae Jackson, 18, Arrested for 14th Street Shooting
Jamari Devontae Jackson, 18, Arrested for 14th Street Shooting

MPD Detectives reviewed nearby security camera footage and developed leads. 

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 23, 2026GUNSComment
Police Search for Toddler After Mother Killed in Shooting
Police Search for Toddler After Mother Killed in Shooting

2-year-old Royce Hawkins has been missing since Tuesday night.

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The Advoc8teApril 22, 2026Comment
🌟 Get Your Message in Front of Ward 7 + 8 — Advertise with Congress Heights on the Rise
🌟 Get Your Message in Front of Ward 7 + 8 — Advertise with Congress Heights on the Rise

Reduced rates for Ward 7 & 8 nonprofits, small businesses and charter schools!

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SPONSORED, EDITORIALThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2026advertisingComment
🌟 Skip the Corporate Clinics—Choose Independent Veterinary Care in DC 🐾
🌟 Skip the Corporate Clinics—Choose Independent Veterinary Care in DC 🐾

These clinics aren’t just independent—they’re family-owned!

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SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2026UNION VET CLINICComment
April 23 | Walk the RFK Campus and Share Your Input
April 23 | Walk the RFK Campus and Share Your Input

The 1.4-mile guided walk includes discussion stops.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2026RFK STADIUMComment
April 23 | Job and Resource Fair Supporting Workforce Reentry
April 23 | Job and Resource Fair Supporting Workforce Reentry

From job opportunities to essential resources!

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JOBSThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2026HELP WANTEDComment
April 26 | The Basement R&B BLOCK Party in Navy Yard
April 26 | The Basement R&B BLOCK Party in Navy Yard

Lively outdoor atmosphere complete with food trucks, cold drinks, and interactive games!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2026FESTIVALComment
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