Washington, D.C
World Record pupusa in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – One for the record books in Washington, D.C. as 40 chefs broke the Guinness World Record for largest pupusa.
Pupusas are a traditional dish from El Salvador. The previous world record was an 18-foot pupusa in El Salvador.
The chefs undertook the challenge during Fiesta DC — a street fair celebrating latin food and culture.
The prep and cooking process for the 20-foot dish took several hours.
Chef Ben Velasquez said there is an official process for certifying the giant pupusa.
“There is an inspector for Guinness World Record certifying that we are using first, all of the international ways of sanitary conditions, the way the food is, safe to eat, etcetera,” Velasquez said.
Velasquez said their final product can serve more than 2000 people.
The project took more than 3 months of planning.
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List: What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, through Dec. 14
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Wreaths Across America returns this weekend, inviting people across the country to decorate service members’ graves with festive greenery.
Volunteers and organizers will work to place more than a quarter-million wreaths just at Arlington National Cemetery, and many more at over 5,400 locations nationwide. Anyone can donate or sign up to volunteer for this holiday tradition.
Here’s what else to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Home Alone in concert with the National Symphony Orchestra: Tues., The Anthem, $102
Light Yards Express: Weds., The Yards Park, free
Tingey Plaza Holiday Market: Fri. to Sun., The Yards, free
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington – The Holiday Show: Sat., Sun. and Dec. 20, Lincoln Theatre, $68.40
National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe: Sat., 3-6 p.m., Anthem Row, free
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – John Cena’s Final Match: Sat., 7:30 p.m., Capital One Arena, $303+ (there’s also a free fan event)
National Menorah Lighting: Sun., The Ellipse, free
What to do in Maryland
Holiday Trains and Planes: Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., College Park Aviation Museum, $5 adults; $4 seniors; $2 students and free for children under 2
Takoma Park Gift Market: Fri., Ethan Allen and Carroll Aves., free
Skate With Santa: Sat., 2-4 p.m., Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington, $6-$9 and $4 for skate rental
BlackRock Center for the Arts Celebrates The Season market and music: Sat., noon to 4 p.m., Germantown, free
Concert – Earth, Wind & Fire: Fri. and Sat., The Theater at MGM National Harbor, $140+
Indoor Holiday Market at rio: Sat. and Sun., Gaithersburg, free
What to do in Virginia
Capital Art & Craft Festival: Fri. to Sun., Dulles Expo Center, $10 in advance or $12 at the door (free for kids 12 and under)
Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery: Sat., 8 a.m., Arlington, free
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show: Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Carlyle Square, free
Kwanzaa Celebration: Sat., noon to 2 p.m., Alexandria Black History Museum, $15
Holidays in Purcellville – parade, market and more: Sat., various locations, free
Hillsboro Holiday Homes Tour: Sat., Hillsboro, $18-$28
Ice & Lights – The Winter Village at Cameron Run: Through Feb., Alexandria, $14.82
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Family of man killed by off-duty FBI agent in Metro Center files $15M lawsuit
Three years after his death during an altercation with an off-duty FBI agent inside Metro Center station, Troy Bullock’s family continues to seek justice — now in a $15 million lawsuit.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia previously said there was insufficient evidence to pursue federal civil rights charges or D.C. criminal charges against the FBI agent.
The lawsuit’s court documents obtained by News4 describe the incident as a “violation of civil rights, use of excessive force, an assault and battery, and an unreasonable search and seizure of Troy Bullock that resulted in his death at the hands of a federal law enforcement agent.”
It also goes into details about the incident, stating that it was the unidentified agent who initially approached Bullock regarding his conduct while he was waiting for an oncoming train.
After the incident, prosecutors said that the agent, whose identity was not released, said he saw Bullock start a fight with someone else.
The United State Attorney’s Office later said when the agent stepped in and told Bullock he should leave the person alone, Bullock became aggressive and pushed the agent, which allegedly caused the two to fall.
However, the lawsuit says, “Without provocation or legal justification, FBI Agent John Doe initiated a physical altercation by pushing or shoving Mr. Bullock.”
Surveillance video obtained by News4 at the time shows the struggle between the two men as they fell over a barrier about 8 feet to the ground below. Seconds later, shots were fired, and people started running.
As the struggle continued, the off-duty agent drew his service weapon and shot Bullock, who died at the station, authorities said.
Police later said Bullock had a gun on him during the incident.
The lawsuit calls his death the “[…] direct and proximate result of the actions of FBI Agent John Doe,” and that his actions were quote “objectively unreasonable, unwarranted, and undertaken with a reckless disregard for Mr. Bullock’s life and constitutional rights.”
The paperwork also claims that the agent failed to de-escalate the situation or utilize less-lethal alternatives, contrary to established law enforcement protocols.
This lawsuit seeks 15 million dollars for losses suffered by Bullock and his family and punitive damages against the agent, in an amount to be determined at trial.
News4 reached out to the FBI, and it said its standard practice is to decline comment on any pending litigation.
News4 also reached out to both Bullock’s family members, who have publicly spoken before, and the attorney that filed the lawsuit, but have not received a response.
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Man arrested after attempted robbery leads to knife assault in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an assault with a dangerous weapon incident in Northeast Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department reported that on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at approximately 12:11 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress at a business on the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast.
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The suspect, identified as Alexis Rivera, who has no fixed address, allegedly entered the establishment and attempted to steal merchandise. When confronted by an employee, a struggle ensued, during which Rivera reportedly produced a knife, resulting in a laceration to the employee’s hand. Rivera then fled the scene.
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Officers conducting a canvass of the area located Rivera minutes later. Rivera was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (knife).
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