The Little Gay Pub, a popular D.C. gay bar located near Logan Circle, is one of seven business establishments that were burglarized in the early morning hours of March 6 by what appears to be the same two suspects, according to a statement released by D.C. police.

A police report for the Little Gay Pub burglary obtained by the Washington Blade says video surveillance footage shows “the suspects forced entry into the establishment through the side door.”

The report further states, “They proceeded to the office, where they took a safe containing $21,000. The suspects then rolled the safe out of the store and fled in an unknown direction.”

In a message posted on social media, Little Gay Pub stated, “Last night the Pub was burglarized. Our large safe and other valuables were stolen during a break-in in the early morning hours. We are all safe and sound and working with D.C. police. “

The D.C. police statement released on March 7 includes seven photos of the suspects obtained from surveillance cameras at the different establishments, but the suspects appear to be wearing masks.

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in multiple burglaries,” the statement says.

“On Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the early hours of the morning, MPD officers responded to seven establishments that had been burglarized by the suspects in Northwest and Northeast, D.C,” it says. “Once inside, the suspects took property from the establishments and fled the scene prior to the officers arranging.”

The statement lists the location of each of the establishments by block number rather than by address and does not identify the establishments by name.

It asks members of the community who may recognize the suspects or who may know something about the incidents to contact police at 202-727-9099 or to text a tip to the police tip line at 50411.   

The police report obtained by the Blade identifies the Little Gay Pub by name and shows its address at 1100 P St., N.W. The report says the incident is not listed as a hate crime.

Dito Sevilla, one of the Little Gay Pub’s co-owners, told the Blade the pub would have no further comment. 

According to a statement by the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspects were captured by several surveillance cameras at multiple offense locations and can been seen in the photos below:

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Congratulations to David Park on becoming president of Learning Heroes, an organization that according to its website “partners with states, districts, and organizations to engage families as a strategy for advancing school and student success goals. Working closely with national and local partners, we lift up experiences of families and educators in communities throughout the country to catalyze the scale of research-based practices nationally.”

Park is a firm believer in the power of community to support a child’s learning and development. A proud public school alum, he is passionate about working with communities to prioritize education and opportunities for children and youth. For 10 years, he has played a pivotal role in Learning Heroes’ growth, with a specific focus on strategic partnerships and communications. Upon assuming the role of president, Park said, “Education happens everywhere – in schools, at home, and throughout the community. And yet too many children and youth, especially those from low-income families, don’t have that critical web of support they need to help discover and explore their passion and purpose. When families, schools, and communities come together on behalf of children, doors of opportunity open, allowing kids to succeed, thrive, and contribute to society. To me, there’s nothing more important.” 

In his continued work with Learning Heroes, Park will focus on organizational impact, overseeing operations, programming, and strategic direction. He has helped develop and lead Learning Heroes’ major public awareness and collective action initiatives, including the Go Beyond Grades campaign, which has reached 30 million people nationwide, and the Collective Action Coalition for Families. 

Prior to joining Learning Heroes, Park served as Vice President of Mission Advancement for America’s Promise Alliance, where he launched the GradNation campaign, which drove historic gains in high school graduation rates. He also held senior roles at global communications firms, including Ogilvy Public Relations, and Porter Novelli. He taught communications at Georgetown University, and has been featured on MSNBC, in the Huffington Post, and quoted in many local dailies and education trade outlets. Throughout his career, Park has also worked closely with the LGBTQ+ community, including with GLSEN, PFLAG, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Matthew Shepard Foundation, and Whitman-Walker. 

Park earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from American University. He lives with his husband Clarence Pineda (a Realtor with Compass Real Estate) and their rescue dog Violet in D.C. and Rehoboth Beach, Del. 

BY CLARA LONGO DE FREITAS | A food delivery driver who fatally shot a trans woman in the parking lot of her Bel Air condo community was sentenced on Monday to serve 10 years in prison, five without the possibility of parole, for second-degree assault.

Brian Delen, 49, was convicted last November in Harford County Circuit Court of second-degree assault and use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence. He was found not guilty of first- and second-degree murder.

Circuit Court Judge Yolanda L. Curtin also ordered Delen to serve a five-year concurrent sentence on the firearms charge. He will be on supervised probation for five years after release.

Delen’s attorneys argued at trial that he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed Meghan Lewis, 52, a beloved advocate for LGBTQ rights and avid Grateful Dead fan.

The rest of this article can be found on the Baltimore Banner’s website.