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“Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival Returns To D.C. For 6th Annual Event”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The Black Owned Wine And Spirits, a fully immersive wine and spirits festival dedicated to the elevation and awareness of Black-owned brands will make its return to Washington D.C. on September 10th, 2022 at the HQO (1385 Canal Street SE, Washington, DC 20003). Founded in 2016, the event has garnered national attention through its collaboration with all-star spirits partners, renowned artists and local talent, as well as stellar food pairings. This year, the event will return bigger and better. (more…)

“I’m not sure what he’s planning on doing with videos of a crying and terrified woman who is asking to be left alone and covering her face.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Information here about “anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis will be able to dial 988”. Also the DC Department of Behavioral Health’s Community Response Team can be contacted. They have a 24/7 hotline: 202-673-6495.”

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to reach out to spread the awareness about an unwell man in Navy Yard. As quick background, our dog was born with a medical condition and walks with a bad limp. We have been treating it since he was a puppy but there is nothing we can do until he is older. He’s given pain medicine (as needed) and is well taken care of and frequently sees the vet.

Last week, a man with blue hair approached my girlfriend while she was walking our dog and continuously commented on our dog’s leg. She asked him to leave her alone and was able to walk away.

This morning around 7:20 am, the man approached her again. He was screaming at her, followed her, kept trying to get close to her, and at one point even laid in the street. (more…)

Ups and Downs at the Lady Gaga Concert Last Night at Nats Park

By Prince Of Petworth


“It was the most disorganized concert prior to the performance that I have ever witnessed at @NationalsPark”

Readers reported: “Lady Gaga tonight was amazing and we had a blast. Thanks to the #natspark staff who were largely very kind and helpful. But sr. folks should be absolutely embarrassed with how horribly this show was managed. I won’t ever do another show in the field” (more…)

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