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Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year
Shatterproof seeks Digital Operations Specialist - 75k to $95k/year

This is a full-time, hybrid position!

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JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026THE HIVE 2.0HELP WANTEDComment
Sept 20 | Bellevue Community to Come Together for Peace Walk and Community Clean Up
Sept 20 | Bellevue Community to Come Together for Peace Walk and Community Clean Up

Bringing residents together around a message of peace, unity, love and hope!

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CLEANUPThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026BELLEVUEComment
Sept 29 | Celebrate Philip Pannell’s 76th Birthday and Community Impact
Sept 29 | Celebrate Philip Pannell’s 76th Birthday and Community Impact

The celebration will include a special panel discussion!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026PHILIP PANNELLComment
Ward 5 Landlord Faces Lawsuit Over Conditions at Affordable Apartment Building
Ward 5 Landlord Faces Lawsuit Over Conditions at Affordable Apartment Building

Alleged Failure of Landlord and Developer, Buwa Binitie, to Address Severe Property Deterioration

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026OAGComment
Tavon Valentine Lee, 29, Sentenced for Possession of Firearm After Ditching Cocaine Trafficking Evidence in a Trash Can
Tavon Valentine Lee, 29, Sentenced for Possession of Firearm After Ditching Cocaine Trafficking Evidence in a Trash Can

In the bag was a parking receipt matching the license plate of a co-defendant.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026SENTENCED, DRUGSComment
Two DC Landlords to Pay $9.3 Million in RealPage Rent Price-Fixing Case
Two DC Landlords to Pay $9.3 Million in RealPage Rent Price-Fixing Case

30% of apartments in multifamily buildings and approximately 60% of units in large multifamily buildings have been priced using RealPage’s RM software.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026OAG DCComment
Who Polices Your Neighborhood? Find Your DC Police District and PSA
Who Polices Your Neighborhood? Find Your DC Police District and PSA

Washington, DC is divided into seven police districts.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026PSAComment
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of September 14, 2026
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of September 14, 2026

Citywide, violent crime is up 8%.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2026CRIME STATSComment
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.
Want to Support Congress Heights on the Rise? Here’s How.

Every so often, a CHotR reader asks me a question that I’m always incredibly grateful to hear.

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026DONATIONComment
Sept 12 | Department of Parks and Recreation Opening Four Pools for Doggie Day Swim
Sept 12 | Department of Parks and Recreation Opening Four Pools for Doggie Day Swim

Offers properly licensed dogs of all sizes a chance to jump in the pool before the season ends.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026DOGSComment
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride

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

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026DC BIKE RIDEComment
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade

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

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026CONGRESS HEIGHTSComment
Perry Young, Owner of Illicit Drug Website Charged with Trafficking DMT and MDMA Near D.C. College Campus
Perry Young, Owner of Illicit Drug Website Charged with Trafficking DMT and MDMA Near D.C. College Campus

Law enforcement also seized approximately $250,000 in U.S. currency and $200,000 in jewelry.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026INDICTMENT, DRUGSComment
David Key, 39, Guilty of 2024 Stabbing Death of Devon Greenfield, 33
David Key, 39, Guilty of 2024 Stabbing Death of Devon Greenfield, 33

Slashed Victim in Face, Ordered Him to Empty His Pockets, Then Stabbed Him Multiple Times

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026HOMICIDEComment
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of Sept 8, 2026
MPD Weekly Crime Stats Update as of Sept 8, 2026

Citywide, violent crime is up 6%.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026CRIME STATSComment
Traffic Advisory | Art All Night on Sept 11 + 12, 2026
Traffic Advisory | Art All Night on Sept 11 + 12, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment
Traffic Advisory | Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sept 13, 2026
Traffic Advisory | Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sept 13, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 11, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride
Sept 12 | 10th Annual DC Bike Ride

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

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026DC BIKE RIDEComment
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade
Sept 12 | Congress Heights Day Parade

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

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026CONGRESS HEIGHTSComment
For Sale | 1261 U Street, SE - $399,500
For Sale | 1261 U Street, SE - $399,500

Three full bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms above grade, plenty of private outdoor space.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 10, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment
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