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Reader Confirms Wawa in Adams Morgan is Closing Sunday July 5th

Published June 25, 2020 at 10:05AM | Updated June 25, 2020 at 12:02PM

Yesterday afternoon we shared some scuttlebutt about Adams Morgan’s Wawa likely closing next month. Turns out it’ll be sooner than that. A reader reports: “Just wanted to let you know that I confirmed Wawa is closing this coming Sunday for good. Sounds as though all employees will be transferred to other locations.”

Ed. Note: Some of the staff will likely be moved to the coming Thomas Circle location.

Update: Another reader hears closing “July 5th a manger told me yesterday. They are blaming it on Coronavirus and moving staff to NEW Thomas Circle store.”

Prior to Wawa this space was home to BicycleSpace, who was only here briefly, and also Slaviya and also Leftbank back in the day, Cities.

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Nordstrom Rack re-opened all stores in the District yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 24, 2020 at 4:00PM

12th and E Street, NW

Thanks to Cristin for sending: “Wanted to let you know all Nordstrom Racks opened in the city yesterday. Through Monday June 29th they are offering 40% off the entire store, final sale!”

You can see their hours here. The other D.C. locations are at 1800 L Street, NW and 5333 Wisconsin Ave, NW.

#coronaville

Scuttlebutt: Wawa Adams Morgan Not Long For This World?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 24, 2020 at 2:45PM

2424 18th Street, NW

Word on the street is that they may be permanently leaving the strip sometime next month. Wawa only opened up here in September. Updates when/if more is known.

Prior to Wawa this space was home to BicycleSpace, who was only here briefly, and also Slaviya for a minute and back in the day, Cities. Cities of course was awesome.

French’s Cleaners is closing on Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 23, 2020 at 9:15AM

3706 14th Street, NW near Red Derby

Thanks to David and Ralph for sending: “French’s dry cleaners on 14th and spring/quincy called me today. Theyre closing permanently on Saturday.”

#coronaville

The Famed Microscope “Store” of Connecticut Ave appears to have departed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2020 at 1:15PM

1739 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Matt for the update: “Sadly it appears our beloved microscope store in Dupont is one of the retail causalities of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They’ve cleared out the window display.”

From the before times: (more…)

#coronaville

Peregrine Espresso Closing on 14th Street after 9 years on June 28th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2020 at 11:35AM

Not since Sparky’s Espresso Cafe closed next door many moons ago has Logan had such terrible coffee news. Thanks to John for sending from Peregrine:

“Next Sunday, June 28, will be our last day on 14th St NW. Our lease is up and the neighborhood rent has outpaced our sales. We are sad to be leaving this great community and our fantastic customers. Thank you for your support for the past nine years!” (more…)