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“Dear PoPville,
The SW Safeway has been closed since 7pm yesterday? Has anyone said what happened?”
Another reader reported around 6:30pm last night: “The Waterfront Safeway just closed unexpectedly. The doors were shut for people trying to enter. Customers leaving said they were told it was for “a maintenance issue.”
Anyone else hear anything?
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This space was most recently used during the pandemic as one of DC’s Covid Centers. Before that it was to an H&M.
Rock and Roll indeed. The placard for Trader Joe’s is short and sweet: Read More
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Lidl will be on Upton Street facing the TV Station/McDonald’s” Read More
“Dear PoPville,
The Hechinger Mall Safeway has installed an elaborate system meant to stop some of the medium to large theft that has been troublesome for many retail stores in the District. It must be something that Safeway is rolling out to deal with loss prevention. It features an electronic swing gate at the entrance and heavy metal gates around the checkout areas. To get out from the self-checkout, you need to scan your receipt before the exit gate will open. I have seen this type of system at the Navy Yard Safeway. Read More
5335 Wisconsin Ave
Great news from ANC Rep John Bender:
“Hear ye, @TenleyANC has received a liquor license application for Trader Joe’s at 5335 Wisconsin Ave in Chevy Chase Pavilion.
TJ’s arrival comes in part from years of ANC work without which, eg, most of the pavilion might have been dentists’ office.”
I was close. Scuttlebutt confirmed!! (across the street) https://t.co/NVczqfShlh https://t.co/dcaBYH0SFA
— PoPville (@PoPville) February 15, 2024
And if part one’s scuttlebutt was confirmed, well, for those who missed part two…
STAY TUNED.
3830 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Earlier this month we spoke about Safeway “adding security gates at checkouts” in Adams Morgan.
Thanks to PJ and Jacob for sending from the Petworth Safeway last night: Read More
1747 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending from the Safeway in Adams Morgan: “Will need to scan your receipt to have them open. Read More
Holy smokes. When it rains it pours and today it is pouring pure joy. I don’t have timing on this one but I’m also hearing that that prayers of Brookland have finally been answered and a Trader Joe’s is coming. I don’t know where. Maybe here? I don’t know when but I do know that my Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt accuracy is pretty damned good…
STAY TUNED.
If you missed Part One earlier, you can see it here.
5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Alright y’all, if you were excited about the Booeymonger reopening, you’re gonna want to buckle up and secure your helmets because I hear from a very good source that a Trader Joe’s is coming to part of the old Mazza Gallerie space early next year assuming construction is completed on time.
STAY TUNED and remember this is only part one of our Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt…
Thanks to D. for sending the talk of the town in Chicago. Not clear exactly how this will shake out in DC but WGN reported:
“The Chicago-born and bred food retailers Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen are set to merge. Read More