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Dec 9 | Dreaming Out Loud Winter Warmup

Free hats, gloves, blankets and more!

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025DREAMING OUT LOUDComment

Dec 9 | DC Streetcar End of Service Virtual Public Meeting

Dec 9 | DC Streetcar End of Service Virtual Public Meeting

Community participation is strongly encouraged!

DDOTThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025streetcarsComment

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

Dec 13 | Benning Ridge Civic Association Holiday Party

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025BENNING RIDGEComment

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

Dec 13 | A Hillcrest Holiday Celebration

This event is free with two events on that day!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025HILLCRESTComment

Dec 8 - 12 | Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Preventive Maintenance

Dec 8 - 12 | Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Preventive Maintenance

Traffic controls will be in place to warn drivers approaching the areas.

The Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025Comment

Statement from Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith On Her Resignation

Statement from Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith On Her Resignation

The chief’s last day will be December 31, 2025.

NEWSThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025CHIEF OF POLICE Comment

Fatal Shooting of Roy Lee Bennett Jr. in NoMa

Fatal Shooting of Roy Lee Bennett Jr. in NoMa

Shooting occurred in an apartment building.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Bruce Dudley Lord Arrested for Attempted Bank Robbery

Bruce Dudley Lord Arrested for Attempted Bank Robbery

Responding officers quickly located the suspect.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025ROBBERYComment

Alexis Rivera Arrested for Kenilworth Avenue Assault

Alexis Rivera Arrested for Kenilworth Avenue Assault

The suspect attempted to steal merchandise.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2025ASSAULTComment

Dec 6 | 39th Annual Fairlawn Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 6 | 39th Annual Fairlawn Christmas Tree Lighting

Warm refreshments will be served!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025FAIRLAWNComment

Dec 6 | Handel's Messiah Concert at Matthew's Memorial Baptist Church

Dec 6 | Handel's Messiah Concert at Matthew's Memorial Baptist Church

This is an annual holiday treat for the community!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025MATTHEWS MEMORIALComment

Rec for All Grant Applications Now Open - Deadline December 19

Rec for All Grant Applications Now Open - Deadline December 19

$1.7 million in Rec for All funding is available.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025DLSBDComment

For Sale | 2202 U Place, SE - $425,000

Ask about special financing available for this home.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Wanted Video | Suspect in Northwest Stabbing

Wanted Video | Suspect in Northwest Stabbing

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025WANTED VIDEOComment

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Stolen Auto Offenses

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Stolen Auto Offenses

November 29th through December 4, 2025.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2025STOLEN AUTOComment

Dec 5 - 20 | ANC 7E03 Toy Drive

Collecting of ages 5 to 12.

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2025Comment

Tips to avoid Frostbite + Hypothermia

Everyone is encouraged to review the signs of frostbite and hypothermia!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2025SNOWComment

Dec 6 | R+B Vinyasa Yoga at the Anacostia Museum

Dec 6 | R+B Vinyasa Yoga at the Anacostia Museum

This class is free but registration is required.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2025ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Dec 6 | Handel's Messiah Concert at Matthew's Memorial Baptist Church

Dec 6 | Handel's Messiah Concert at Matthew's Memorial Baptist Church

This is an annual holiday treat for the community!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2025MATTHEWS MEMORIALComment

Dec 6 | Fort Dupont Ice Area Ribbon Cutting

Dec 6 | Fort Dupont Ice Area Ribbon Cutting

Will offer expanded programs, community events, learn-to-skate sessions.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2025FORT DUPONTComment