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“National Park Service Partners with Casey Trees to Plant Native and Historic Trees Across D.C. Parks for America’s 250th”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share this news from the National Park Service announcing a partnership with Casey Trees to plant 250 trees this year in federal parks and lands managed by National Capital Parks—East, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Thanks to early community outreach, we’ve already funded over 80 trees for Lincoln, Stanton, and Folger Parks in Capitol Hill! Right now, the community can sponsor trees along the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor in SE, with other parks and lands to be determined.

The tree plantings will begin this spring, with remaining trees planted over the course of the year as fundraising continues.

We’re excited to help restore the tree canopy in these historic public spaces!”

Full press release:

“The National Park Service is partnering with Casey Trees to launch a community-driven campaign to plant 250 native and historic trees across historic federal parkland in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

The effort, called “250 Years of America, 250 Trees for its Capital,” aims to raise $125,000 to fund planting and long-term care. The campaign has already raised more than $54,000 through early community outreach.

In partnership with National Capital Parks – East, (more…)

“The partnership allows nailsaloon guests to enjoy a free Just Ice Tea canned tea as they receive their services, and support Just Ice Tea’s efforts to raise funds for a much-needed health clinic in Mozambique.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy C.O. Photography

From an email about:

“an amazing new charitable collab between two of the region’s biggest brands: nailsaloon and Just Ice Tea.

The partnership allows nailsaloon guests to enjoy a free Just Ice Tea canned tea as they receive their services, and support Just Ice Tea’s efforts to raise funds for a much-needed health clinic in Mozambique. At check out, guests can scan a QR code to donate to the health clinic. At the end of January, nailsaloon will match the total dollar amount of donations made by customers. This collaboration runs from January 1 through January 31 (more…)

“Holiday Drive for Children’s Hospital Oncology – We know first-hand how much the gifts mean to children who are sick during or cannot be home for the holidays, and so we are extra grateful!!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

My neighbors’ twin boys do an annual toy-drive for children’s national. Several years ago Savi battled leukemia and both he and his brother know the generosity of strangers during holiday season as people made sure both Savi AND Marcel received gifts as they celebrated the holidays in the hospital. In the years since, they collect gifts for about six weeks and ensure that every single pediatric cancer patient AND THEIR SIBLINGS can have a festive holiday with gifts, even if they’re cooped up in the hospital. Last year they collected so many that they had to ask a moving company to help them deliver.”

You can give them your support here.

9:30 Club Food Drive This Coming Tuesday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the 9:30 Club:

“Every 9/30 Day, the 9:30 Club takes a moment to celebrate the fans who come through its doors in record numbers, celebrating the communal role music plays in bringing everyone together. This year, the 9:30 Club is partnering with So Others Might Eat (SOME) as they face critical food shortages while residents and businesses band together to “Free DC”, working together to “Protect Home Rule and achieve self-governance for our community.”

To help, the 9:30 Club will be hosting a food drive and raffle this 9/30 Day, September 30, from 10 am to 7 pm, to accept non-perishable donations from SOME’s wishlist (see below), while also celebrating the relaunch of its limited edition “2:02” t-shirts, with all proceeds going to the Free DC project. (more…)

“Local father taken into ICE detention one week ago today. Bring Gerson López Funes Home to His Family”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to draw your attention to a story in our neighborhood of a local father taken into ICE detention one week ago today.

We have started a GoFundMe and are focusing on media attention while we work to bring him home. His family is very brave and have been willing to go on camera to draw attention to this injustice.

More Details:

On Monday, September 8th, Gerson López Funes, was stopped by MPD at 13th and Farragut for a supposed traffic infraction while traveling home with is family in Washington, DC. Within minutes of the traffic stop (more…)

“after dropping his child off at John Lewis Elementary School, our neighbor and friend was suddenly detained by federal agents on his way to work.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Megan for sharing the GoFundMe:

“The PTO of Ida B. Wells Middle School and the PSCO of John Lewis Elementary School are reaching out as neighbors and fellow Ward 4 community members who care deeply about the Hernandez family.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after dropping his child off at John Lewis Elementary School, our neighbor and friend was suddenly detained by federal agents on his way to work. He has been held at a detention center in Chantilly, Virginia for one week and has since been moved to a detention center in Texas. His wife has only been able to speak with him twice.

The family has called Petworth home for the past eight years. (more…)

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