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Warby Parker coming to Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 29, 2022 at 8:35AM

1224 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Warby Parker’s website says “Opening 2022”. (more…)

“Sad: Pan-Am Market seems to be gone for good”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 28, 2022 at 2:35PM

3320 Brown Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what happened here at Pan Am Market? At the corner of Brown and Newton in Mt Pleasant the corner store seemed to be abandoned for a few months but now looks completely empty. There’s also a vacant sign. (more…)

#bodega

Chocolate Moose Gift Shop and more, “serving weirdly sophisticated Washingtonians”, closing after 44 years

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 28, 2022 at 10:35AM

1743 L Street, NW via Chocolate Moose

Thanks to Karen and Wendy for passing on the sad news: “Received a sad email (but no unexpected given most still working from home): the Chocolate Moose store is closing its doors. Such a unique place, love to all.”

Chocolate Moose writes: (more…)

#end of an era

Partial City Bikes Space For Lease in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 28, 2022 at 8:35AM

2503 Champlain St NW just off Columbia Road near 18th

I had heard rumors the whole space was closing – happy to see it’s only half: (more…)

LIDL posts liquor license placard at coming Columbia Heights location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 27, 2022 at 11:35AM

3100 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Lidl is opening their first DC store in Skyland Town Center tomorrow (Wed.)

This LIDL in Columbia Heights will be approximately 27,000 square feet.

Part of this space was previously home to a Modell’s Sporting Goods.

The placard now posted says: (more…)

#DC USA

Uptown Market Closing – Last Day of Service is Sunday October 2nd

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 26, 2022 at 10:35AM

4465 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Uptown Market just announced their closing. A loss for the neighborhood (they have a nice outdoor dining area), but not completely surprising. The restaurant/gourmet market combo didn’t work for Soapstone Market, and that was pre-pandemic.” (more…)

“We’ve created a place where you can peacefully work, practice yoga, or both.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 23, 2022 at 11:35AM

1510 Wisconsin Ave, NW

The Georgetown BID’s website has a statement from Alkova:

“We’ve created a place where you can peacefully work, practice yoga, or both. This space, like an alcove in a city, is a respite from the disconnection present in the outside world. While we can’t control all external chaos, we can provide the tools for you to create an inner oasis, wherever you go. (more…)