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May 19 | 7D Sector 1 Virtual PSA Meeting
May 19 | 7D Sector 1 Virtual PSA Meeting

The meeting will be held virtually via Webex.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026WARD 7Comment
May 21 | Go-Go Karaoke Every Thursday: Anacostia’s Happy Hour
May 21 | Go-Go Karaoke Every Thursday: Anacostia’s Happy Hour

The café will also have happy hour specials running throughout the evening.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026GOGO MUSEUMComment
May 26 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting
May 26 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

This will mark Mayor Bowser’s last visit.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026ACCComment
Wanted Video | Suspects in Retail Theft
Wanted Video | Suspects in Retail Theft

The suspects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026WANTED, THEFTComment
Wanted Video | Suspect in Edgewood Shooting
Wanted Video | Suspect in Edgewood Shooting

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026WANTED, GUNSComment
16-Year-Old Arrested for H Street Robbery, Others Wanted
16-Year-Old Arrested for H Street Robbery, Others Wanted

Nearby security cameras captured the remaining suspects.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment
May 15 | Deadline to apply for Words Beats + Life Ward 7 Mural Opportunity
May 15 | Deadline to apply for Words Beats + Life Ward 7 Mural Opportunity

The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

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ARTIST CALLThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2026WARD 7Comment
May 16 | Springtime in Historic Anacostia
May 16 | Springtime in Historic Anacostia

Live music, shopping, dining, art installations, and pop-up experiences!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2026SPRINGTIMEComment
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 15, 2026ANACOSTIA PARKComment
$1.255 Million Judgment Against Affordable Housing Nonprofit Director Who Misused Funds
$1.255 Million Judgment Against Affordable Housing Nonprofit Director Who Misused Funds

Kenneth Brewer, Sr., the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corporation

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COURTSThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2026DC OAGComment
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of May 11, 2026
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of May 11, 2026

This report should be considered ‘preliminary’ in nature.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2026CRIME STATSComment
Wanted | Suspect in Edgewood Shooting
Wanted | Suspect in Edgewood Shooting

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photo.

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MPDThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2026WANTED, GUNSComment
New Community Park Opens at Skyland Town Center in Latest Ward 7 Milestone
New Community Park Opens at Skyland Town Center in Latest Ward 7 Milestone

Part of the final phase of the three-phase redevelopment of Skyland Town Center.

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DEVELOPMENTThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026Skyland Town CenterComment
2026 Point-In-Time Results Provide Latest Snapshot of Homelessness in the District
2026 Point-In-Time Results Provide Latest Snapshot of Homelessness in the District

This year’s count showed an overall 4.4% increase from 2025. 

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ALERTThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026homelessComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 13, 2026
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for May 13, 2026

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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MPD, TRANSIT POLICEThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026DAILY BLOTTERComment
May 15 | Deadline for DC Commission on the Arts + Humanities Summer Internship Program
May 15 | Deadline for DC Commission on the Arts + Humanities Summer Internship Program

At the conclusion of the internship, participants will receive a one-time stipend of $2,500.

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INTERNSHIPThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesComment
May 15 | Deadline to apply for Words Beats + Life Ward 7 Mural Opportunity
May 15 | Deadline to apply for Words Beats + Life Ward 7 Mural Opportunity

The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

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ARTIST CALLThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026WARD 7Comment
May 15 | Bike to Work Day Returns to Anacostia
May 15 | Bike to Work Day Returns to Anacostia

The pit stop will offer refreshments, encouragement, and a fun morning atmosphere!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026BIKE TO WORK DAYComment
May 16 | Springtime in Historic Anacostia
May 16 | Springtime in Historic Anacostia

Live music, shopping, dining, art installations, and pop-up experiences!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 14, 2026SPRINGTIMEComment
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 14, 2026ANACOSTIA PARKComment
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