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“Arrest Made in Murder of Lyft Driver (Former Afghanistan Interpreter for US Military)”

By Prince Of Petworth


Nasrat Ahmad Yar via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been following this senseless and heartbreaking tragedy closely since the murder of Lyft driver and former Afghanistan interpreter for the US military (Nasrat Ahmad Yar) back in July 2023. It looks like an arrest has been made of a 15-year old juvenile for his murder. Nasrat left behind a wife and four young children whom had just been relocated to the US. Their GoFundMe is still up. Can you please share with our caring community?”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have made an arrest in the killing of a rideshare driver in Northeast in July 2023. (more…)

Women’s Month at Brightwood Pizza by ANXO kicks off Today!

By Prince Of Petworth

From ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW):

“CELEBRATE WOMEN’S MONTH AT BRIGHTWOOD PIZZA!

For the entire month of March we are celebrating women and raising money for the DC Abortion Fund. ANXO Cider’s Nevertheless Cider will be re-released on Friday, March 1st, and $1 for every glass and 4-pack sold in March will go to the DC Abortion Fund. (more…)

I’m Gonna Shave My Head Again to Raise Money for St. Baldrick’s for Their Fight Against Childhood Cancers

By Prince Of Petworth


my first St. Baldrick’s Shaving event with Boundary Stone at Fado back in 2012

This awesome event is March 10th at Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave NW in Bloomingdale) This year team Boundary Stone is aiming to surpass a cumulative $1,000,000 raised!! (thus the throwback photos) Please help us reach this incredible goal for a really good cause. If you are able please consider making a donation here – thanks!! (more…)

“Twin Oaks was recently burglarized several times (escalating over the course of a week) and over $10K worth of tools were stolen.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1380 Taylor Street, NW courtesy DC Tool Library

Readers write:

“The DC Tool Library is run by volunteers and consists mostly of tools donated by members or the community. The library offers tools to help with construction, gardening, camping, and homesteading.”

and:

I wanted to share with you the sad news that our local DC Tool Library branch at Twin Oaks was recently burglarized several times (escalating over the course of a week) and over $10K worth of tools were stolen. We’re doing a fundraiser now to help raise money to replace the tools and improve security at the building (more…)

Lunar New Year Celebration Fundraiser!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A group of us working in DC’s food & beverage community (HAAPI DC) are hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Lost Generation.

The event will include: unlimited drinks, small bites from your favorite local chefs (Justin Ahn of Incheon, Erik Bruner-Yang of Maketto, Tim Ma of Any Day Now, and more), and a lion dance performance!

Through the generosity of our hosts and partners, we’re donating all of the proceeds raised by the tickets to the 1882 Foundation, which is working to revitalize DC’s Chinatown as a cultural hub.

Details (more…)

“Invest in Big Bear (Round 2)”

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 1st Street, NW at R Street

From Big Bear:

“We’re in the process of investing in Big Bear again, and we’re reaching out to see if people wanted to be involved.

We’re running a few new projects that include: investing in our farmers market, expanding our food supplemental assistance programs, building a new event space in our cellar (next to the wood-oven kitchen), and building the infrastructure for our rooftop garden. (more…)

“walking home from a youth gathering at church with two of his friends when he was shot and killed”

By Prince Of Petworth


Ryan Realbuto via GoFundMe

Thanks to Brooke for sharing this super sad news.

The GoFundMe says:

“On Thursday evening January 18, my precious nephew Ryan Realbuto was walking home from a youth gathering at church with two of his friends when he was shot and killed. While they were walking, a car pulled up, the men asked for money, one person got out of the car, and when no one produced any cash, the person shot Ryan. His roommate pressed on his wound and called 911, however Ryan died shortly after at a local hospital. (more…)

“GALA Theatre was hacked on January 11 & our bank account was emptied.” May take may take up to 8 months to recover funds. “By then, GALA will be dead.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Gala’s FB

Thanks to TotU for passing on the disturbing news from GALA:

“GALA Theatre was hacked on January 11 & our bank account was emptied.

We have not been able to pay the artists & crew working to bring audiences the world premiere of “The Palacios Sisters,” scheduled to open Feb 1st.

DONATE HERE”

Thanks for your support! (more…)

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