courtesy Carpe Librum
From an email:
“Stop by 1350 Eye St NW (corner of 14th and I NW) this holiday season to browse more than 10,000 high-quality, gently-used books and support DC education nonprofit Turning the Page. Books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl will be on sale for $6 and under. (more…)
1709 14 Street, NW
Thanks to Julie for sharing: “For everyone with missing furniture from Interior Define – this is on the door of the 14th street location.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I visited the Columbia Heights Target today, and half of the pharmacy section is now locked down. Found a similar situation in the bath section.”
Ed. Note: I am just going to share an anecdote. I am not defending the set up I am just sharing some potential context, the other day I was in CVS (near Politics and Prose, which also has laundry detergent locked up like this) and a guy walked in with two large garbage bags (more…)
Update: A reader messages me: “It’s under new ownership and being remodeled.”
“Dear PoPville,
So sad, about three weeks ago the 7-11 on the corner of U and 12 Streets, NW, suddenly closed.” (more…)
Elizabeth, the founder of Three Littles, “We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11-6 at 1260 4th st NE in the Union Market District.”
“Dear PoPville,
Three Littles is a local children’s toy store that sells well-made children’s toys and a variety of strollers/car seats. My wife and I bought a stroller from them a couple months ago and Elizabeth (the owner) personally assembled the stroller and brought it to us at the hospital, (more…)
December is a time of great joy with holiday activities and decorations but it is also a time of great sadness as we look back on all the businesses that have closed throughout the year. What closure this year or since the pandemic started has hit you hardest?
5333 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Once upon a time photo by m01229
Thanks to a reader for the heads up after yesterday’s news about TJ Maxx closing December 24th:
“DSW is closing January 21st.”
I called DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse this morning and they confirmed January 21st will be their last day.
DSW opened in Friendship Heights back in 2012.
3651 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ for sending what’s coming to the former Iacovelli space: “New build across from CVS at Georgia and Quebec.”
Another reader writes: “AMERICAN BEST WINGS AND LIQUOUR STORE COMING AT 3651 Georgia ave. Previously called Lacovelle cafe & Liquor. The owner also owns different restaurants including (more…)
5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Noah for sending: “Friendship Heights T.J. maxx closing Dec. 24th. Everything is 20% off this week!” (more…)
1829 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Oswald for sending: “Looks like there is a new tenant for the former Peet’s Coffee location at 1829 14th St.”
Heyday’s website says:
“We’re on a mission to cut through the noise in the skincare industry and teach you about your unique skin, so you can put your best face forward.”