Richeline Anisso Fung, 46, Former Homeland Security Employee Pleads Guilty in $250,000 Fraud Scheme

Served in multiple federal government contractor positions despite being a full-time U.S. government employee.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026PLEADINGComment

Alvin Ponson, 67, Sentenced for Armed Robberies of Restaurants in Northeast

The Chipotle cashier refused to comply. Ponson left without any of the restaurant’s money.  

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026SENTENCEDComment

Pedestrian Fatality | Bernard Massey, 56, in Northwest

The driver called 911 and stayed on scene and complied with officers.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026PEDESTRIAN FATALITYComment

Traffic Advisory | Congress Heights Day Parade on Sept 12, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and a street closure.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

Traffic Advisory | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride on Sept 12, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

Yesterday I Said It. Today I’m Asking You to Share It.

I want yesterday’s editorial to sit. And I want people to sit with it.

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026RACE, BLACK WOMENComment

Fatal Shooting of Reginald Lamont Dorsey, 31, in Southeast

Call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026HOMICIDEComment

Andrew Tyree Richardson, 25, Arrested for Homicide of Charles Sharp, 56

This is also an Officer-Involved Shooting.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Two Suspects in Southwest Robbery

The suspects were captured by a nearby security camera.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment

What Leaving East of the River Taught Me About DC - and Myself

This may not be a happily ever after type of story.

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026gentrification, THE ADVOC8TE Comment

MPD Reminds DC Residents of Youth Curfew Hours

Differs from the summer curfew hours in effect during July and August

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026JUVENILE CURFEWComment

Save Money on Great Food While Helping Reduce Food Waste with Too Good To Go

From French baked goods, to prepared meals to groceries, there are so many options!

EATThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026TOO GOOD TO GOComment

PGLAG National Seeks Strategic Communications/PR Consultant

JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026help wantedComment

Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride

Billed as DC’s only car-free social ride!

EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026DC BIKE RIDEComment

Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade

Groups and organizations come together to celebrate the history and talent in SE DC!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026CONGRESS HEIGHTSComment

Marshall Day, 40, Sentenced for Transportation of Child Pornography

Day had stored six videos depicting child sex abuse.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026CHILD PORNOGRAPHYComment

Cordell Simms, 32, Felon Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

Simms spotted the police officer and handed his backpack to a minor child.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026SENTENCED, GUNSComment

Kwesi Pyne, 20, Pleads Guilty to 2023 and 2024 Crime Spree

The victim was on his way to work when the defendant approached him from behind.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026PLEADING, CRIMESComment

Traffic Advisory | Special Event on Sept 8, 2026

There will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Ward 7 & Ward 8!

The holiday is about recognizing the contributions of working people!

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2026LABOR DAYComment

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