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DAILY DIGEST FOR 05/16/2020 

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Department of Behavioral Health Mental Health Hotline

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:50 pm
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Your mental health matters.

Need to talk to someone?

Call 1-888-793-4357


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Martin's Food Town in Congress Heights is available for lease

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:49 pm
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Photos courtesy of East River Development, Inc.

EXCLUSIVE - Pre-listed Convenience Store/ Carry Out/ Market for Lease.

Location: 2765 MLK Jr Ave SE / Ground Floor / Washington DC 20032
Area: +/- 3000 SF
Lease Term: 5 YEAR + 5 YEAR OPTION 
Rent: $7500*/ month for first 2 years (4% increase every year at start of 3rd year)

Security Deposit: 2 months rent - to be paid at closing

Use: Deli + Grocery (includes restaurant fixtures and cooking utensils)

Taxes & Utilities: Tenant responsible for property tax and monthly utility bills.

*Code related improvements will be at the tenant's expense and responsibility.

*Tenant must provide proof of insurance prior to execution of lease signing.

*Tenant must provide permits, certificate of occupancy, and deli license prior to execution of lease signing.

East River Development, Inc.
2239 Nicholson St. SE
Washington, DC 20032
202-677-2818
www.EastRiverDevelopment.com


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These sunglasses from Nubian Hueman are EVERYTHING - and they are only $40!

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:48 pm
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The Melanin Abundant Sunglasses are all about that sass with the class!

I’m not going to lie, for a hot minute I almost didn’t want to share this find and was going to just cop them for myself! Lucky for y’all I’m trying to be a better person. 😂

GET YOURS HERE AND SUPPORT A WARD 8, WOMAN AND BLACK-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS IN THE PROCESS!


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"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?" (Copy)

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:47 pm
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Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog. Yo, sometimes Superheros don’t wear capes, they wear glasses and carry a laptop! And I’m not just saying that because I wear glasses and carry a laptop. 😂


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[PR] Food Resources for Seniors and Students

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:46 pm

For Students

For Seniors

Other Food Resources

Thanks to our tireless agency, nonprofit, and local business partners, there are a range of services for DC residents who need food resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have created a map of these resources that will be updated each evening.

Please consider the following: 

  • If you have food at home, please stay home. DC Health is prioritizing social distancing and self-quarantine to limit the spread and impact of the coronavirus. Those who have food and other resources at home should use those resources first and maintain social distancing.

  • Consider home delivery. Currently, the District is providing home-delivered meals for seniors in need (see below). Many grocery stores and local farms also provide home delivery.

  • Seek out food if necessary. See the range of resources on this map. Notably, meals for children under 18 years old are provided at DCPS sites and charter school sites. Meals for seniors are being delivered to seniors in their homes. 

 If you’re providing a service not covered below, please email dcfoodpolicy@dc.gov with:

  • Name of business/organization

  • Service being provided

  • Hours/location

  • Point of contact information

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International Association of Fire Fighters has 2 Paid Internships in EMS Data Research - $15/hour

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:45 pm
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With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) represents more than 316,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics in more than 3,300 affiliates. 

PLEASE NOTE(!!!) THIS POSITION MAY BE WORKING REMOTELY AND/OR START/END DATES MAY BE CHANGED DEPENDING ON STATUS OF DC GOVERNMENT'S POSITION ON BUSINESSES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY.

The IAFF has several internship opportunities, specifically (but not exclusively) in our  Fire EMS/GIS Department - please see details below - TWO openings:

Pay - $15/hr - hours per week - 32.5 - Work Location - 1750 New York Avenue, NW, WDC - 9AM - 4:30PM

Duration - June 8, 2020 through August 14, 2020 (we will work with school schedules as needed)

Please note - submit the following as ONE PDF and/or MS Word Doc - COVER LETTER specifying the job for which you are applying, your resume, and an unofficial copy of your transcript. Minimum GPA is 2.75. Please note - there is a possibility that the internship dates may change, may be virtual, and/or may not occur.

Learn more and apply
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[PR] District Man Charged in Federal Court for Shooting Police Officer

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 12:43 pm

Defendant Was Resisting Arrest When He Shot Officer

            WASHINGTON – Mark Crawford, 31, of Washington, D.C., was arraigned today in federal court on charges of assaulting a police officer while armed and for related firearms charges for shooting an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department as the officer was arresting him, announced U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Shea; Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Ashan Benedict; and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Peter Newsham.

            The criminal complaint charges Crawford with assaulting the officer while armed with a Glock handgun and for possessing that handgun unlawfully.  ATF traced the firearm and determined that it had been reported stolen from a gun store in Greensboro, North Carolina.   

            The complaint alleges that on the afternoon of May 12, 2020, officers with the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 100 block of 35th Street in the southeast quadrant of the District for a report of a barred individual in the area.  Crawford matched the description of the barred individual and officers attempted to speak to him.  While the officers were speaking to Crawford, he ran from them.  The officers apprehended Crawford and he struggled and resisted the efforts of the officers to place him in handcuffs.  Once handcuffed, Crawford continued to struggle with the officers as they attempted to stand him upright.  Crawford then retrieved a firearm from his waistband and fired, striking one of the officers in the thigh.  After shooting the officer, Crawford fired the gun a second time, but did not strike anyone.  The defendant was arrested and the gun was recovered.  The injured officer was taken to the hospital to be treated for the gunshot wound; the bullet broke the officer’s femur and the officer is undergoing surgery to remove the projectile from behind his knee cap.

            “We will not tolerate attacks on police officers in the District of Columbia. The conduct alleged in the criminal complaint caused serious injury to a D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer, at a time when officers continue to risk their lives to serve and protect the public during this time of crisis.  The charges filed in this case should serve as a warning to anyone who would consider resorting to violence against law enforcement,” said U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Shea.

            “This situation with a violent, repeat criminal offender is indicative of the risks that law enforcement officers face each day they report for duty,” said ATF Washington Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Ashan M. Benedict. “We are pleased that the injured officer is recovering, and that the suspect is now facing significant federal criminal charges.”

            The defendant was arraigned before United States Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.  Judge Harvey ordered the defendant held without bond in this matter. A Criminal Complaint is a formal accusation of criminal conduct for purposes of establishing probable cause, not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

            In announcing the charges, U.S. Attorney Shea, SAC Benedict, and Chief Newsham commended the work of the MPD officers and ATF agents who apprehended the defendant and are investigating the incident.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sara Vanore, Lisa Walters, and George Eliopoulos of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.


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[PR] Updated with Video Suspect Sought in an Attempted Robbery Offense: 700 b/o Chesapeake Street, SE

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 11:12 am

Friday, May 15, 2020

 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Attempted Robbery offense that occurred on Monday, April 27, 2020, in the 700 block of Chesapeake Street, Southeast.

At approximately 10:54 pm, the suspect approached the victim, inside of a building, at the listed location. The suspect attempted to take the victim’s property but was unsuccessful. The suspect then fled the scene. 

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below and in this video: 

Anyone who can identify this individual, or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.  Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia


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[PR] Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2700 b/o Wade Road, SE

By The Advoc8te on May 16, 2020 10:16 am

Friday, May 15, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in the 2700 block of Wade Road, Southeast. 

At approximately 2:09 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, members discovered that the suspect discharged a handgun at the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. There were no injuries reported. 

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below and in this video:

Anyone who can identify this individual or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.


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