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O Xmas Tree
Stopping by the BP gas station (1317 9th Street NW) this past weekend, we noticed a lot nearby that was selling christmas trees [thanks to pqresident for that link!]. That once again made us wonder where PQ residents will be picking up their trees & wreaths (and perhaps mistletoe) this holiday season, both real & fake. We assume […]
Permit Activity: Union Station Bicycle Transit Center
This week, we don’t have any major building permits to report in the Penn Quarter. But, we did find an interesting mention of the planned bicycle transit center at Union Station. DDOT got an approval for erosion control and the Federal project is exempt from all other DCRA permits. We’re anticipating (and hoping) that a […]
PQ In Pictures: Holiday Market & Tax Holiday
As previously mentioned, the Downtown Holiday Market is getting ready for this Friday’s opening. City Sports reminds us of the DC sales tax holiday. From now through Dec 7th, clothes, shoes, and accessory items under $100 are exempt from the 5.75% DC sales tax.
National Christmas Tree Lights Up This Thursday *updated*
Ed. Note – Dec 2 – This article was corrected. The National Christmas Tree lighting opening ceremony is this Thursday, December 4 at 5 pm in President’s Park in front of the White House. Downtown DC streets always clog up after work the night of this event so plan your commute accordingly. Note that tickets […]