715 7th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I just wanted to update you about the former City Sports space in Chinatown. Modell’s pulled out on picking up the lease left by City Sports. and now Comcast will take over by opening a Studio Xfinity store sometime this year.
“STUDIO XFINITY brings together the best TV and Internet technology in a new, one-of-a-kind store experience”
Now word on the exact opening date as they are still remodeling the space.”
1275 First St, NE
From a press release:
“Local education nonprofit Turning the Page has been raising funds through their own used bookstore, Carpe Librum, in downtown D.C. (1030 17th St, NW) since the store’s opening as a year-round shop in September 2013, but Carpe Librum originated as a “pop-up” and for twelve years was simply an annual event. Turning the Page has brought back the Carpe Librum pop-up in addition to the year-round store with great success in the NoMa and Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhoods. This spring, Carpe Librum has returned to NoMa for a pop-up bookstore at 1275 First St, NE.
All proceeds from the pop-up directly benefit Turning the Page and their family engagement programs in D.C. public schools. The pop-up sells high-quality, gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, all priced $1-$4. All items for sale have been donated by the public and donations of used books, CDs, and DVDs can be dropped off directly at the pop-up whenever it is open.
The Carpe Librum NoMa pop-up opened to the public on Monday, April 25th. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 11am – 7:30pm and Saturdays 11:30am – 6pm. The pop-up will remain open for only a limited time.
This Carpe Librum pop-up was made possible by StonebridgeCarras and the NoMa Business Improvement District.”
A reader reports:
“Just wanted to mentioned that Target has installed self-checkout registers. I was amazed yesterday that there was no crazy lines or confusion. It worked out well and people came in and out of the store quickly happily.”
3515 14th Street, NW
Previously:
600 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I was driving on Rhode Island Ave yesterday and saw some African drums on the side of the road. Curious, I parked and walked in the the store, and it was AWESOME. Essentially, ‘Hand on Drums’ is a pop-up inside a community space headed by these guys from Ghana who sell drums, give drum classes, and hold workshops. But more importantly, they support multiple organizations, notably ‘The Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project’ and ‘Drumming up From Poverty’, which help to keep kids off the streets and provides young men and women with craftsman jobs.
Anyways, I probably spent 45mns with them and they are so nice, genuine, and trying to make a difference with their pop-up.
Address is 600 Rhode Island Avenue NE, across the street from the Autozone.”
508 H St, NE will remain open
On Friday when we spoke about H Street and gentrification there were fears that Metro Mutts could be in trouble when Petco arrives. Thanks to a reader for passing on the update:
“After several years of operating retail out of two Capitol Hill locations, we have decided to put our full retail energy and concentration into just one brick & mortar location. Our choice of the H Street shop was primarily driven by the larger footprint, our long-standing relationship with the neighborhood (the owners have lived off H Street since before MM was opened), and the nearby proximity to our close friends & business partners Spot On Training . With this in mind, we are closing our SE location at 407 8th St SE when the lease comes up for renewal in June.
Our flagship store at 508 H St NE remains open and there are NO plans to close or back down in any way, as a result of Petco’s planned arrival in the neighborhood this summer. If you hear rumors to the contrary, we hope you will help spread the word that Metro Mutts NE is here to stay for as long as our loyal customers will support us! We are committed to not only supporting other local small businesses in our neighborhood but fighting to keep our own small business going strong! (more…)
1155 F Street, NW
Truefitt & Hill is pretty posh…
“For over two centuries Truefitt & Hill, recognised as the finest traditional gentlemen’s barber and perfumer in London, has provided discerning gentlemen with only the finest in grooming products and services. Our offering truly gives men the opportunity to look and feel their very best.
Established in 1805, we remain the world’s oldest barbershop as stated in the Guinness Book of records and are barbers and Royal Warrant holders to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Today’s product offering is the result of over 209 years of research and intimate customer relationships. Our knowledge and experience provide today’s man with an offering that is both sophisticated and practical. Gentlemen deserve the best in everything they do. If you are looking for the finest in men’s grooming, we are confident you will find Truefitt & Hill’s unmatched product quality and prestigious tradition unrivalled.”
Located next to the expanding Pret a Manger.
646 H Street, NE
First Dumbcloud goes down and now District Vape. Does this mark the end of the vaping renaissance on H?
3rd and Massachusetts Ave, NW rendering via Property Group Partners
Well this is a bummer the Washington Business Journal reports:
“But several sources with knowledge of the deal say things aren’t looking good for Eataly coming to Capitol Crossing.”
Mario Batali stop toying with us!! Ok moving on, what about Uniqlo?
1455 Church St, NW
Teal reports:
“new barber on 1400 block of Church St NW”
In the PoPville flickr pool, psinderbrand tells us they are:
“Replacing Minx and Maven on Church Street. Looks to be a week or so from opening”
Their first location is in Shaw at the corner of 9th and Rhode Island Ave, NW in the former slum historique building.