Holiday


photo courtesy DowntownDC BID

From DowntownDC BID:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is proud to announce that its “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event on Saturday, December 13 at Anthem Row officially broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe in a single venue.

A total of 1435 couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe is a stunning 10-foot installation of greenery, blooms, ribbons, and a jingle bell, suspended 30-feet in the air. Guinness World Records representatives were on-site to verify and certify the achievement. The previous record was 480 couples, (more…)


metro

Reminder from WMATA:

“Construction on the Green Line will cause single-tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 through system closing Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time. (more…)


Office of the Attorney General


photo by Erin

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert warning District residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season. The alert provides details on common tactics that scammers use, tips on how to avoid falling victim to a gift card scam, and instructions on what residents should do if they believe they have been scammed. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5319 4th Street NW
5319 4th Street NW

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  • Classic Petworth rowhouse, fully renovated
  • Rare two-car carport
  • Quartz-and-butcher-block chef’s kitchen
  • Spa-inspired primary ensuite
  • Finished lower level with fireplace

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/7 full + 2 half-bath brand-new Coba Properties build in Observatory Circle, with an elevator to all four levels, a golf-simulator-ready lower level, and a detached two-car garage topped by its own guest suite—all for $5M.
  • “Signature loft elements—exposed brick, concrete floors, and soaring ceilings—anchor” this Penn Quarter loft, which delivers “stunning monument views from both the living area and primary bedroom.”
  • A “sun-filled three bedroom, 2-bathroom residence” in the Cleveland Park Historic District that “blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful improvements,” with a solarium overlooking “the community’s lush landscaped gardens and the park.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “Row Home in Glover Park” “tucked into one of Glover Park’s most desirable corners,” just “blocks from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway” and “a half-block away” from “quick access to Tenleytown Metro.”

Flyover

I suppose we should prepare for more sightings

Thanks to P. for sending earlier this afternoon:

“Ospreys over Adams Morgan. Then these two planes flew east over Meridian Hill Park a few minutes ago.”

Anyone else see these V-22 Ospreys?

From Wikipedia:

“The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport and cargo aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. (more…)


Downtown


1110 Vermont Ave, NW

First the penny and now this – What the Hell?!?

From an email:

“After 15 wonderful years, Lincoln Restaurant will be closing its doors in Washington, DC

Step out in style for the last time at LINCOLN as we fondly farewell in celebration. We remember the memories, the meals, and the milestones we’ve shared together.

It’s Peace Out Time… (more…)


Event

Logan Circle Main Street and U Street Main Street are celebrating World Cup season with a free, family-friendly Carnival celebrating soccer, community, and local business sponsored by Volo. All proceeds support LCMS and USMS programming.

Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1–5 PM at Harrison Park for an afternoon packed with:


H Street NE


907 H Street, NE

Thanks to S. for sending: “saw this the other day at 907 h st ne in the same complex as the aldi”

Hmm, this is interesting, back in March 2025 we shared Nash & Smashed coming soon signage at 801 H Street, NE…

Nash & Smashed says on their website (without an actual address): “Fast Food Coming Soon to H St NE, DC | Nash & Smashed (more…)


Petworth


3701 New Hampshire Ave, NW

In a shocking turn from our regular series “Next Up in Coming CVS Closures“… An opening in the works?!? Also, giving me Comfort One Shoes vibes a bit…

ANYWAY, thanks to Adam for sending:

“CVS across from the CVS? So at the modo apartments ground floor at the Petworth metro, they are doing construction on the retail space. The permit says CVS [“A new small format CVS pharmacy”] – which is weird because there is a CVS across the street.(more…)