Ronih Murat Pacal via GoFundMe
Meagan writes: “another local restaurateur in Petworth and immigrant was murdered [in Takoma Park] this past week. He was one of the owners of La Villa Pizzeria in Petworth.”
The GoFundMe says:
“It is with heavy hearts that we reach out to you today to share the tragic news of the untimely passing of our dear friend, Ronih Murat Pacal. On December 5th, Ronih’s life was cut short by senseless violence when he fell victim to a robbery.
Ronih leaves behind a devastated family—his loving wife and two young children, aged 4 and 6. At 40 years old, he had so much more life to live, and his sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Two brothers were shot and killed at the local restaurant they worked. I’ve chatted with these guys several times over the years they have worked there. The community is heartbroken by these senseless acts of violence.”
You can find the fundraiser for the family of Octavio Quintano Villanueva and Osmin Quintano here.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed two men in Northeast, DC. Read More
Thanks to Marianne for sharing: “this weekend at John Lewis ES. 10a-1p” Read More
From an email:
“Lena puts the magic in Santa’s sleigh!
With 3 toy drop off (gas) stations, she makes sure there are gently loved regalos to go the whole way
By way of Ethiopia 20 years ago, she now makes sure other migrant children have a holiday bright
Toys drop offs and top offs and to all a good night!
Lena, a deep-hearted community leader, distributed food for us out of one of her five gas stations during the pandemic. Now she brings Santa to 3 of her stations to ensure migrant children have gently loved toys. This is not an abstract concept for her. She came here 20 years from Ethiopia as a Black muslim migrant and knows intimately what it is like to live with little. See it all here and find your way to 1 of her stations in the DMV or all 3!
MORE SANTA CON SABOR INFO HERE: Read More
My God https://t.co/B7mpo75wIw
— PoPville (@PoPville) December 5, 2023
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to make sure you saw that there is a fundraiser happening for the family that lost their home in the explosion that happened in Arlington a few days ago. The family is safe, but they did lose everything (and right before the holidays!)”
From an email:
“Get beautiful holiday trees, wreaths, and more while supporting bilingual education at the Oyster-Adams Bilingual School annual Holiday Tree Sale! Read More
From an email:
“The Brent Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will hold its 13th annual Holiday Sale from Thursday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 3. Proceeds are used to provide critical resources to students at this public elementary school on Capitol Hill. Read More
From an email:
“Buy your holiday tree or wreath and support a neighborhood school! The Ross Elementary PTA is holding its 15th Annual Holiday Tree Sale.
When: Over the weekends of Nov 25-26 and Dec 2-3, 10am-4pm
Where: The field at Ross Elementary School, 1730 R St. NW Read More
3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Femme Fatale DC has been awarded funds from the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund…this is a big deal.” Read More
79 Potomac Ave, SE photo courtesy The Salt Line
From an email:
“The Salt Line’s annual Christmas tree lot at its Navy Yard location opens Friday, November 24 at 10 am.
100% of sale proceeds benefit the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation, Read More
