1924 8th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Steven Alan has opened.
Retail
From a press release:
“This week the Brookland neighborhood will witness the passing of the hammer, er, torch as Annie’s Ace Hardware opens and Brookland True Value closes shop after 35 years. To staff her second store, Anne Stom, the owner of Annie’s Ace Hardware has hired all of the employees from the former Brookland True Value hardware store. “We are thrilled to be able to continue providing the knowledgeable service that community residents have experienced at Brookland Hardware in an updated environment,” said Stom. “Between these six employees, we have gained over 100 years of retail hardware experience that will enhance our ability to serve the Brookland community”.
In addition, Howard Politzer, owner of the former Brookland Hardware has been hired to serve as a Senior Advisor for both locations of Annie’s Ace Hardware. Howard is eager to teach his skills to a younger group of people. “Annie and I believe that the expertise that I have developed over the years can be passed on to her employees to create a true hardware store experience for customers by providing services that cannot be replicated in a big box store.”
The new Annie’s Ace Hardware will open on November 10 and is the second location for the popular neighborhood hardware store. The first location opened in the Petworth neighborhood to rousing success in 2012. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Nate for sending the update:
“Fro-yo across from the zoo re-opening!”
This FroZenYo abruptly closed back in September. It will now continue to make a gazillion dollars from tourists visiting the Zoo.
325 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
This is the former MyTaxi space in the 800 block of Florida Ave, NW:
Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted word. From theBoston Globe:
“City Sports, the Boston athletic retailer that filed for bankruptcy in October, plans to hold going-out-of-business sales after failing to find a buyer willing to keep its 26 stores open.”
Keep your eyes peeled for sales at in Chinatown [715 7th St NW] and Downtown [1111 19th St NW]. Is there still one in Georgetown too?
1025 F Street, NW
A reader sends an updated shot of the scene 9:30am. Yesterday we learned folks had starting lining up waiting for the Balmain collection, which is apparently fancy as shit.
1025 F Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Huge like forming outside the H&M downtown waiting for the Balmain collection, being released *tomorrow morning*…I’m betting people hope to buy & resell”
Located right near the new Warby Park at 8th and Florida Ave, NW on Florida.
Chrome’s website says:
“For over a decade, the creative communities throughout every major city have used Chrome bags, footwear and outerwear to help them survive the demands of the city. Wrenched is a tribute to these people and the cities in which they live and create in. Through each of their own unique perspectives, we’re given an insight to the best of everything their neighborhoods have to offer. This isn’t a guide to the same old played out tourist traps that you’ve already heard about a million times over. This is a glimpse into each city that we feature as told by its locals. This is the real-real … For tourists and lifers, alike.”
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ace Hardware was hoping for an April opening but do look very very close now.
“The new Glover Park Hardware boasts 7,500 sq. ft. of retail space and is located just a few doors away from their previous location at 2251 Wisconsin Ave NW.”
