5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Good news from Art Sound Language Record and Book Store – they opened in the Chevy Chase arcade last Wednesday:
“A new owner-operated record and bookstore in WDC Open Weds-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5“
Retail
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending above: “New signage up for the rebuilt 7-11 in Shaw that burned down a few years ago.”
7th and H Street, NE
Thanks to D. for sending: “New Nike store on H Street NE is opening this Thursday. They took down the fencing in front and I asked one of the people standing in the doorway the other night.” (more…)
“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)
1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sending this sign from Filomena: “Spotted in Georgetown at the former Ching Ching Cha tea room.” (more…)
elsewhere in the neighborhood at 2104 18th Street, NW – Meeps “closed for burglary repairs” photo by Terry
“Dear PoPville,
I was with my 12-year-old daughter at Fleet Feet on Columbia Road (1841 Columbia Rd NW) around 3:30 pm yesterday (Sunday) when a group of 4 or 5 teens walked in and asked a few questions about shoes and other items — and then suddenly grabbed a bunch of stuff and ran out. It was jarring. (more…)
3707 Newark Street, NW
From Loyal Companion:
“To our Loyal Companion community,
With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we’ve made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores. We have loved serving the community and supporting you on your pet wellness journey. (more…)
courtesy Capital Exotic Fish
Thanks to all who passed on from Capital Exotic Fish:
“Grand opening tomorrow at 11am! We had an amazing soft opening this past weekend and can’t wait for the grand opening and meeting everyone of y’all! That being said EVERYTHING will be 20% OFF!!! (more…)
2031 Florida Ave, NW
Readers report: “Police outside Georgetown Valet on the corner of Florida and Connecticut looking at another smashed glass door”
“Saw a ton of cops at Georgetown Valet dry cleaners early this morning. Window smashed in.”
Another smashing or something worse? That’s a lot of police (and US Secret Service) with crime scene for a smashed door. Updates if/when we learn more.
500 Irving Street, NW
Ed. Note: You can learn more about and support Aurora Market here. “Veteran Owned & Family Operated. The Modern Mom & Pop Shop. We are more than an organic grocery store. We are a pillar of the community.”
Thanks to those who tagged us and messaged us Aurora Market‘s plea from IG:
“Posting mugshots of repeat offenders wasn’t in our plans when opening @auroramarketdc
As a recent United States Army retiree I made a decision to remove myself from government and politics. Today, I feel compelled to voice my frustration with the lack of support from our representative @brianneknadeau
Since we began developing @auroramarketdc on 2/1/2021 my wife and I have contacted @brianneknadeau office numerous times without any response: (more…)