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Feb 3 - April 11 | Project Create Spring Semester

Feb 3 - April 11 | Project Create Spring Semester

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CLASSESThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025PROJECT PURPOSEComment

Now - Feb 7 | Temporary Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-395

Now - Feb 7 | Temporary Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-395

For the HOV Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

TRANSPORATIONThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025ROAD WORK, traffic advisoryComment

Feb 7 - March 7 | 'A Glimpse Into a Empath' Exhibit by Ama'd

Feb 7 - March 7 | 'A Glimpse Into a Empath' Exhibit by Ama'd

Ama’d, is a well-known dynamic poet and rapper!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025PROJECT CREATEComment

Former Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Theft

Former Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Theft

Billed same hours to two employers.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025GUILTYComment

Rogea Murray, 29, Second Suspect Arrested in Northeast Homicide

Rogea Murray, 29, Second Suspect Arrested in Northeast Homicide

Victim was 46-year-old Townsend Reginald Sowell.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Fatal Shooting of Thomas Drew Jr., 24, on Benning Road

Fatal Shooting of Thomas Drew Jr., 24, on Benning Road

You can text your tip to 50411.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025HOMICIDEComment

Wanted | Two Suspects in Georgia Avenue Armed Carjacking

Wanted | Two Suspects in Georgia Avenue Armed Carjacking

Attacked the victim then fled the scene.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025WANTED, CARJACKINGSComment

Wanted | Suspect in Northwest Shooting

No injuries were reported.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2025WANTED, GUNSComment

Men's Support Group on Wednesdays

A safe space for men to deal with trauma.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025W8CEDComment

Applications for 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Applications for 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

District youth ages 14 to 24 and employers interested.

JOBSThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025HELP WANTEDComment

For Sale | 1324 SE Ridge Place, SE - $419,000

Single-family can be a profitable investment.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025HOME FOR SALEComment

Robbie Terrell Clark, 27, Sentenced For Kidnapping Couple

Robbie Terrell Clark, 27, Sentenced For Kidnapping Couple

Single-family home for a profitable investment.

COURTSThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025SENTENCEDComment

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Offenses

Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Offenses

Arrests in all eight wards.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025STOLEN AUTOComment

Wanted | Suspects in Southeast Armed Robbery

Wanted | Suspects in Southeast Armed Robbery

Intersection of 7th Street and Pennsylvania Ave, SE.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025ARMED ROBBERYComment

15-Year-Old Male Arrested for Northwest Robbery

15-Year-Old Male Arrested for Northwest Robbery

1100 block of 15th Street, Northwest.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 28, 2025ROBBERYComment

Georgetown University Honors DC Advocate for the Incarcerated

Georgetown University Honors DC Advocate for the Incarcerated

Was founded in 1969 as the Visitors’ Services Center.

AWARDThe Advoc8teJanuary 27, 2025VOICES FOR SECOND CHANCEComment

Jan 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

Jan 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

Become a member today!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJanuary 27, 2025Anacostia Coordinating CouncilComment

Internships with National Museum of African American History and Culture

Internships with National Museum of African American History and Culture

Virtual, hybrid and onsite opportunities are available!

INTERNSHIPThe Advoc8teJanuary 27, 2025NMAAHCComment

Feb 1 - 21 | Apply for a $1,500 Rebate to Buy and E-Bike

Feb 1 - 21 | Apply for a $1,500 Rebate to Buy and E-Bike

With priority to DC preferred residents on assistance.

GIVEAWAYThe Advoc8teJanuary 27, 2025DDOTComment

Now - Feb 7 | Temporary Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-395

Now - Feb 7 | Temporary Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-395

For the HOV Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

TRANSPORATIONThe Advoc8teJanuary 27, 2025ROAD WORK, traffic advisoryComment