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Words Beats & Life Launches Mural Opportunity for Ward 7 Creatives
Words Beats & Life Launches Mural Opportunity for Ward 7 Creatives

The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

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ARTIST CALLThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026WARD 7Comment
DDOT Projects in Ward 7 and Ward 8 - May 1 to May 15, 2026
DDOT Projects in Ward 7 and Ward 8 - May 1 to May 15, 2026

Stay informed of transportation projects!

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DDOTThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026TRAFFICComment
Deadline Extended for DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Summer 2026 Internship Program
Deadline Extended for DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Summer 2026 Internship Program
INTERNSHIPThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesComment
May 16 | Park Care Day at Anacostia Park
May 16 | Park Care Day at Anacostia Park

Projects vary depending on the park’s needs, but typical activities include trash removal, invasive species cleanup, mulching and watering trees, and other landscape beautification efforts. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided.

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CLEANUPThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026ANACOSTIA PARKComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 7
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 7

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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METRO POLICE, MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026CRIME STATSComment
Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Robbery
Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Robbery

The suspects walked behind the victim and snatched his property.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026ROBBERY, WANTEDComment
Ashton Sheppard, Dominequee Dean, and Hasan El Hawa Arrested for 8th Street Assault
Ashton Sheppard, Dominequee Dean, and Hasan El Hawa Arrested for 8th Street Assault

The suspect assaulted the victim twice.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026ASSAULTComment
Traffic Advisory | Nannie Helen Burrough Parade
Traffic Advisory | Nannie Helen Burrough Parade

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026traffic advisoryComment
Traffic Advisory | 2026 Acton Children’s Business Fair
Traffic Advisory | 2026 Acton Children’s Business Fair

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2026traffic advisoryComment
A quick apology from Congress Heights on the Rise
A quick apology from Congress Heights on the Rise

Thanks as always for reading, sharing, and supporting Congress Heights on the Rise.

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ADVISORYThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026CHOTRComment
We Remember In Pattern A Group Exhibition Opens May 9
We Remember In Pattern A Group Exhibition Opens May 9

Bringing together three artists whose practices span textile, algorithm, and form.

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The Advoc8teMay 7, 2026Comment
DC OAG Offers Free Tenant & Consumer Complaint Help
DC OAG Offers Free Tenant & Consumer Complaint Help

CTR is a free and voluntary complaint resolution process.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026DC OAGComment
From Volunteers to Vendors: How to Be Part of Opal’s Walk for Freedom
From Volunteers to Vendors: How to Be Part of Opal’s Walk for Freedom

Participants can sign up to vend or table!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026JUNETEENTHComment
Vendor Call for the Mural Festival on May 16th
Vendor Call for the Mural Festival on May 16th

All types of vending opportunities are available!

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SMALL BIZThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026VENDOR CALLComment
Nearly 50 DC Retailers Awarded FY26 Robust Retail Grants
Nearly 50 DC Retailers Awarded FY26 Robust Retail Grants

FY26 Robust Retail Grant grants provide critical funding to local businesses.

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GRANTS, SMALL BIZThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026ROBUST RETAILComment
For Sale | 1712 U Street, SE - $585,000
For Sale | 1712 U Street, SE - $585,000

Renovated three-story Colonial rowhome spread across 1,632 square feet.

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REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 6, 2026
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 6, 2026

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026DAILY BLOTTERComment
15-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide of Kenzell Locust, 17, in Northeast
15-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide of Kenzell Locust, 17, in Northeast

The suspect will be charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Wanted | Suspect for April Shooting in Southwest
Wanted | Suspect for April Shooting in Southwest

The suspect and an individual struggled over control of the gun.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026GUNSComment
Wanted | Suspects in 7th Street Robbery, Two Arrested
Wanted | Suspects in 7th Street Robbery, Two Arrested

Some of the victim’s property was recovered from one of the suspects.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment
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