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Jaykell Mason Pleads Guilty to Homicide of Terence Dantzler

Jaykell Mason Pleads Guilty to Homicide of Terence Dantzler

Also plead guilty to the subsequent police chase that occurred in Northwest.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2026HOMICIDE, PLEADINGComment

Fatal Shooting of Adeyinka Aderemi, 55, in Northeast

Fatal Shooting of Adeyinka Aderemi, 55, in Northeast

Occurred Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 5:54am.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2026HOMICIDEComment

For Sale | 3005 7th Street, SE - $459,900

For Sale | 3005 7th Street, SE - $459,900

Upper floor is home to 3-bedrooms, a full bathroom and hardwood flooring throughout.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teJuly 5, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Eligible riders can receive up to $15 off one Lyft ride home!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2026sober rideComment

☀️🐾 It's Too Hot for Pets to Be Outside

Animals can't speak for themselves—they rely on us to speak up for them!

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2026PETSComment

Updated July 4 Flyover Schedule for Washington, DC

Updated July 4 Flyover Schedule for Washington, DC

I think the constant flyovers can be a bit much.

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 20264TH OF JULYComment

Registration Now Open for Anacostia's DiverseCity Summer Dreams Block Party

Registration Now Open for Anacostia's DiverseCity Summer Dreams Block Party

The block party will take place on August 14th.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2026ANACOSTIAComment

Extreme Heat Alert Activated, Plan Ahead for Several Days of Dangerously Hot Temperatures

Extreme Heat Alert Activated, Plan Ahead for Several Days of Dangerously Hot Temperatures

Drink Water, Dress for the Heat, Stay Cool, and Look Out for Vulnerable Neighbors

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2026HEAT WAVEComment

July 3 - 5 | Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone in Effect

July 3 - 5 | Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone in Effect

Applicable to a group of at least nine youth.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 4, 2026JUVENILE CURFEWComment

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Eligible riders can receive up to $15 off one Lyft ride home!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026sober rideComment

July 3 - 4 | Discover the Sweet History of Butter Pecan Ice Cream

July 3 - 4 | Discover the Sweet History of Butter Pecan Ice Cream

These events are free!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

July 3- 5 | Washington Nationals Host Pittsburgh Pirates

July 3- 5 | Washington Nationals Host Pittsburgh Pirates

Fans attending the July 4 game can enjoy a festive Independence Day celebration!

EVENTSThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026WASHINGTON NATIONALSComment

Updated July 4 Flyover Schedule for Washington, DC

Updated July 4 Flyover Schedule for Washington, DC

I think the constant flyovers can be a bit much.

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 20264TH OF JULY Comment

☀️🐾 It's Too Hot for Pets to Be Outside

Animals can't speak for themselves—they rely on us to speak up for them!

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026PETSComment

Public Gates for A Capitol Fourth to Open Early Due to Extreme Heat

Officials are also urging everyone to bring an ample supply of water!

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 20264TH OF JULYComment

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

Eligible riders can receive up to $15 off one Lyft ride home!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026sober rideComment

DC Activates Extreme Heat Alert Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend

DC Activates Extreme Heat Alert Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend

Forecasting daily high temperatures that could exceed 100 degrees at times.

ALERTThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 20264TH OF JULYComment

Elisha Anwar Bridges Arrested for Two Northwest Business Offenses

Elisha Anwar Bridges Arrested for Two Northwest Business Offenses

Officers observed a suspect on the property of a closed business.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 3, 2026BURGLARYComment

Learn Auto Repair Through Virtual Reality: Applications Accepted for New Training Cohort

Learn Auto Repair Through Virtual Reality: Applications Accepted for New Training Cohort

Participants will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills.

JOB TRAININGThe Advoc8teJuly 2, 2026MARTHA'S TABLEComment

Job Alert | Social Media Strategist + Copywriter (Remote)

Job Alert | Social Media Strategist + Copywriter (Remote)

This is a work from opportunity! $4000-5500 per month for this role.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJuly 2, 2026HELP WANTEDComment