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Reader Reports The Press on U Street Closing December 31st

By Prince Of Petworth


1528 U Street, NW

The Press opened up on U Street back in 2013. They have other locations around town including a new spot at the Wharf and a new location in Adams Morgan. Chris reports:

“When I went to pick up my dry cleaning at The Press location on U St. NW last night, there was a sign on the door saying the location was closing as of Dec. 31. Not a ton of notice, as I’d dropped something off just last Friday and there was no such sign!

I just called them (needed to call about a missing sweater anyway) and double-checked, and they’re indeed closing that location on Sunday.”

Mathnasium coming to former Hawthorne Homemade Organic Juice Bar space in Cathedral Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3706 Macomb Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former home of Hawthorne Homemade Organic Juice Bar & Market and River House before that.

Mathnasium’s website says:

“Hello. I’m Khaatima Zaid, Program Director of Mathnasium of Cathedral Heights, your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades 1st grade through Algebra understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.

When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. Our formula for teaching kids math, the Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way kids learn math for over a decade across 700+ centers in the US and Canada: (more…)

Atlanta’s A Ma Maniére Boutique coming to H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


1214 H Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for sending. A Ma Maniére’s website says:

“A Ma Maniére (translated as My Way in French), embodies the idea that individuals are influenced by their culture. Our boutique is designed to represent and inspire a fashion forward clientele deeply-rooted within their community. The A Ma Maniére retail experience offers new trends and styles from the most coveted brands in luxury streetwear and footwear. We represent quality, exclusivity, and the capacity to express honesty through brand integrity.”

Last minute local shopping for gifts?

By Prince Of Petworth


3409 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

How about a topic for last minute local shopping for gifts? Where – what – how much – who for? For example – I was in “Wake Up Little Susie” today and found a couple of fun games – but also a very cool roll-up electronic keyboard – (to the size of a large water bottle) which was too pricey ($60.00) for an general gift, but could be super for a real wandering musician.”


1330 19th Street, NW

Be sure to check out Shop Made in DC in Dupont and I also got this note from Upshur Street Books in Petworth (827 Upshur St, NW):

“We’re doing a blowout on Christmas Eve – all of our Children’s Books will be 25% off. The store will be open from 11am to 4pm for last minute holiday gift-buying. Your chance to stock up on great books for the little ones on your list – classics and new favorites.”

Petco Sales Start in Cleveland Park, Closing January 23rd to make way for Target; Artisan Lamp closing after 35 years down the street

By Prince Of Petworth


3505 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in November we learned a Target would be replacing Petco in Sam’s Park & Shop. I stopped in on Saturday and was told that their last day would be January 22nd. I got 20% off cartridge replacements for my fish tank filter. Updates on Target as they release more info.

Ed. Note: Not all is dim in Cleveland Park, I’ll be posting about Al Volo‘s opening in a half hour.

But in other closing news – the Artisan lamp shop is also on the way out (thanks to Sarah and Lindsey for sending):


3331 Connecticut Ave, NW

Artisan lamp’s website says:

“Artisan Lamp Company has been a trusted business in Washington D.C. for more than 35 years. We are proud to offer the finest selection of antique lighting and objets d’art in the Washington area. (more…)

The Cheeky Puppy Closing in Dupont December 24th

By Prince Of Petworth


1709 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“The Cheeky Puppy will say goodbye to Dupont Circle as of Christmas Eve. While we’ve loved being part of the community, it makes the most business sense to focus instead on our burgeoning online business with a more flexible footprint than full-time bricks and mortar allows.

We are fully stocked going into the holiday, but have seriously discounted some items in preparation for our pivot – 30% off collars and leashes chief among the deals! We also have some fixtures available that won’t be moving to our online hub.”

That was fast, Hit Item Wholesale now closed in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1406 14th Street, NW

Last week we learned that Hit Item was going out of business. Last day was Saturday and that is what drove me to eat pumpkin pie potato chips. Don’t judge.

And on a serious note – when I stopped by to clean them out of waffle shirts, almost every single patron who purchased something thanked the owners and told them how sad they were. What was even sadder was how resigned some sounded…

Updates when we learn who takes over the space.


looking north towards P Street

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