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If You Had to Leave Your Home Tonight, Would You Be Ready?

If You Had to Leave Your Home Tonight, Would You Be Ready?

Would you have everything you need to leave quickly?

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026READY DCComment

Price Drop | 1322 Morris Road SE - $549,900

Price Drop | 1322 Morris Road SE - $549,900

3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering 1,990 square feet.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment

Transit Police Daily police blotter for Oct 20, 21 + 22, 2026

Transit Police Daily police blotter for Oct 20, 21 + 22, 2026

TRANSIT POLICEThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026CRIME STATSComment

Fatal Motorcycle Crash | Francisco Benavides, 18, in Southeast

Fatal Motorcycle Crash | Francisco Benavides, 18, in Southeast

The motorcycle operator was traveling at an accelerated speed when they lost control.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026TRAFFIC FATALITYComment

Wanted | Suspects in F Street NW Robbery

Wanted | Suspects in F Street NW Robbery

The suspects were captured by video camera and can be seen in the photos.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment

Wanted | Suspect in P Street NW Burglary

Wanted | Suspect in P Street NW Burglary

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026WANTED, BURGLARYComment

Wanted | Person of Interest in Harvard Street NW Shooting

Wanted | Person of Interest in Harvard Street NW Shooting

A person of interest can be seen in the photos.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 23, 2026GUNSComment

Why I Don't Include East of the River Condos in CHotR's Real Estate Listings

Why I Don't Include East of the River Condos in CHotR's Real Estate Listings

It’s time we have a conversation about some of these condos for sale.

EDITORIALThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026REAL ESTATE, HOM FOR SALEComment

Oct 22 | RFK Stadium Redevelopment Project Stakeholders Meeting

Oct 22 | RFK Stadium Redevelopment Project Stakeholders Meeting

This is in an in-person meeting.

DEVELOPMENTThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026WARD 7Comment

Oct 24 | Pumpkins, Paint & Family Fun: Project Create Hosts Fall Art Day

Oct 24 | Pumpkins, Paint & Family Fun: Project Create Hosts Fall Art Day

Free event but register now!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026PROJECT CREATEComment

MPD's Halloween Trick or Treating Safety Tips

MPD's Halloween Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Have fun but stay safe out there!

ADVISORYThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026HALLOWEENComment

Free Gardening Classes Every Wednesday at Anacostia Library

Free Gardening Classes Every Wednesday at Anacostia Library

Learn how to grow and care for your own plants!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026GARDENINGComment

For Sale | 2311 Minnesota Avenue, SE - $499,000

For Sale | 2311 Minnesota Avenue, SE - $499,000

Central air conditioning and a spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026HOME FOR SALEComment

Devin Wingate, 20, Arrested for Half Street SW Shooting

Devin Wingate, 20, Arrested for Half Street SW Shooting

No victims or property damage were reported.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026GUNSComment

Traffic Advisory | Dunbar Senior High School Homecoming Parade on October 24, 2026

Traffic Advisory | Dunbar Senior High School Homecoming Parade on October 24, 2026

There will be street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026traffic advisoryComment

Traffic Advisory | BellRinger Bike Ride on Oct 24, 2026

Traffic Advisory | BellRinger Bike Ride on Oct 24, 2026

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

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

Traffic Advisory | Penn Ave DJ Pop-Up Series on Oct 24, 2026

Traffic Advisory | Penn Ave DJ Pop-Up Series on Oct 24, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

Traffic Advisory | Marine Corps Marathon on Oct 25, 2026

Traffic Advisory | Marine Corps Marathon on Oct 25, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 22, 2026traffic advisoryComment

Oct 21 | ANC 8A Calls Special Meeting on Proposed Therme Development

Oct 21 | ANC 8A Calls Special Meeting on Proposed Therme Development

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teOctober 21, 2026ANC 8AComment

Final Week to Add Your Home or Business to Historic Anacostia's Halloween Treat Map

Final Week to Add Your Home or Business to Historic Anacostia's Halloween Treat Map

The Advoc8teOctober 21, 2026Comment