5600 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Natalie for sending: “Dollar Tree opened in the old Rite Aid(?) location at 5600 Georgia Ave. Store is fully stocked — and I could have sworn I saw a bunch of cars and shoppers here when I passed by a few days ago. But apparently the store is having some “unforeseen permit and certification issues” so its grand opening has been delayed for now. Hope it opens soon. (more…)



1355 3rd Street, SE

From a press release:

“Silver Mirror Facial Bar is bringing glowing skin to Navy Yard with the launch of its second D.C. location this summer near the Yards, at 1355 3rd Street SE.

“D.C. was the first market we launched outside of our flagship in New York,” says Silver Mirror CEO Matt Maroone. “From the first day we opened in July 2019, we were overwhelmed by the number of D.C. guests seeking premium skincare options. Healthy skin is so important to Washingtonians, and our second DC location will allow us to continue to bring the best results to all our communities and loyal fans.”

Led by Director of Operations Rachael Gallo, Silver Mirror’s team of expert estheticians will help guests determine and maintain their skincare goals. (more…)



8th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Mason and Greens, a zero-waste bulk refill store and vegan grocery is opening soon in Eastern market!”

From Mason and Greens:

“We are so excited to be opening up our second shop in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. We plan to open summer 2022. (more…)



4530 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From an email:

“From being the first to supply the now-famous “Landfill Harmonic” Paraguayan children with instruments to servicing nearly 100 instruments for D.C.’s Jefferson Academy, over the past 20 years, D.C.’s Middle C Music (4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW) has been a pillar of the local community and beyond. When word got out in 2004 that the nearby Best Buy was going to build a music store, the community successfully organized on Middle C’s behalf and Best Buy pulled out. Since inception, there has been three “Middle C Music Day Recognition” as voted by D.C. City Council.

And on March 19 they’re celebrating 20 years in Tenleytown. (more…)



1025 F Street, NW

Thanks to DB for sharing: “passed this new Friends pop up? Shop? this morning at the old Forever21 store Any info???” (more…)


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