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“he was an incredible dude and an amazing bartender at various spots around the city.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

From GoFundMe:

“My brilliant and beautiful brother, Glenn Hill, died unexpectedly on Sunday, leaving behind his 18-month-old son Ezra and his wife Rachel, who is currently pregnant with their second child.

Our family is in shock and grappling to deal with this unfathomable loss, as are all who knew him. Our main focus right now is to surround Rachel, the love of his life, with support and care as she navigates raising Ezra and their new baby (another boy, due this summer) without Glenn. He was her rock, a steadfast and loving partner and an infinitely patient and capable father who delighted in his rascally, sweet-natured firstborn son and was eagerly anticipating meeting his second.

I know our grief is shared by the wider community, because to know Glenn at all was to love the guy. He was a beloved fixture of the DC nightlife scene for more than 25 years, a bright light in many a dimly-lit bar (Black Cat, Aroma, The Passenger, and Showtime, to name a few). (more…)

“Help family recover from house fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

The GoFundMe says:

“Hello, I am Yeira Melara, a 21-year-old who recently experienced a life-changing event. On April 14th at 12:40 am, our house caught on fire. It was a terrifying moment as my two brothers and I smelled smoke coming from my room. We rushed to find flames already engulfing the area. In a panic, I tried to douse the fire with water, but it spread rapidly. Next thing I see the fire spreading to my bed the flames started to get bigger and bigger. In the panic I tired to find the fire extinguisher but I wasn’t able to locate it. I started panicking until my 17 year old brother told me “yeira it’s too late we have to go” I knew in that moment that I had no choice but to evacuate… (more…)

“District Cup Announces 7th Annual Polo Tournament to Take Place on the National Mall, June 15th”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The TDC Foundation announced their 7th annual charity Polo tournament will be held on the National Mall on June 15th, 2024. The tournament has become a premiere Washington DC sporting, social, and cultural event—attracting thousands of guests from around the world, including young professionals, Diplomats, Members of Congress, C-Suite executives, and more.

Over the last six years, The District Cup has donated over $200,000 to local charities and generated millions of dollars for local business partners in the hospitality, catering, production, and transportation industries—including $1.5 million in revenue for minority and women-owned businesses. (more…)

“For Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz: Mom, wife, y hija”

By Prince Of Petworth

Greg passes on this very sad GoFundMe for Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz:

“Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz – mother, wife, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend – passed away in a tragic accident in the early hours of Sunday March 10, 2024. Vanessa was a beautiful young woman who lived her life completely dedicated to her 8-month old daughter Luciana (Lucy), her husband Michael, and her two parents Luisa and Jose. She was a sweet, generous, loving, and caring woman whose life was cut short by the negligence of a driver for what was supposed to be a safe ride home. (more…)

“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…)

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