From an email:
“Local, Ethiopian immigrant-owned 7 Days Market is ready to serve the meal-planning and grocery needs of its neighborhood community.
The store, located at 2310 Rhode Island Ave, NE, has begun curbside pick-up service, and delivery service within 3 miles, Friday-Sunday. As part of this offering, 7 Days is providing delicious and affordable meal packages serving up to 4 people. Options range from (more…)
Thanks to Katy, BA, Julia and Aaron for sending from the H Street, P Street and Navy Yard Whole Foods: (more…)
Photo by John M
Masks are important but can we also teach people how to properly use the self checkout lanes at the grocery store.
— PoPville (@PoPville) May 22, 2020
I was being cheeky last night but Lane’s response got me thinking me should just codify the rules here:
“Self checkout rules:
(A) less than 25 items, and this is very generous;
(B) put your bags out first. You bag as you go;
(C) no more than 5 produce items (meaning things you have to look up);
(D) know how to bag — so heavy first, layer, etc.”
What other rules should be added.
1701 14th Street, NW
The ‘what the hell is Amazon bringing to Logan Circle?’ saga continues. On Friday a liquor license placard went up at the corner of 14th and Riggs Street, NW for Amazon Retail, LLC:
“A new Full-Service Grocery Store. Applicant is Requesting a Tasting Permit and a Retailer’s License Class B for a Full-Service Grocery Store.” (more…)
1345 Park Road, NW
Thanks to all who passed on from WTOP: ”
From GIANT FOOD: “The device was found at one self-checkout point at its store at 1345 Park Road, in Northwest.”
“To Our Valued Giant Food Customers,
We recently learned of an issue involving some of our customers’ personal information. On March 5, 2020, we learned that someone had illegally placed a device that skims information from payment cards on top of a pin pad at one of the self-checkout registers at the Giant Food store located at 1345 Park Road, NW, Washington. DC. (more…)
17th and Corcoran Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know why there have been two soldiers and DC police outside Safeway on 17th Street NW past couple of days?”
Ed. Note: We’ve noted a National Guard presence at some NPS run parks but this is the first report we’ve gotten from outside a business. I’m guessing they are just helping police enforce the ‘you must wear a mask’ before entering a grocery store rule. Anyone else see the National Guard posted at spots besides parks?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I am a first responder directly supporting our nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I work 12-14 hour shifts, including overnights and on weekends and holidays, which leaves me precious little time to go shopping and run errands. The recent reduction in the opening hours of many grocery and big box stores has only exacerbated this situation for healthcare workers, first responders, emergency managers and other essential personnel like me. (more…)
Ed. Note: CityPaper reported on this issue and noted: “The city’s hotline for home-bound residents to call if they’re in need of groceries or other essentials is 1-888-349-8323. It launched April 13.”
“Dear PoPville,
I have a chronic illness called ME/CFS that limits my ability to get groceries for myself or walk considerable distances (here’s a bit on a project I started before all this hit to help people suffering from this worldwide, most of whom are unable to work and 1 of 4 are housebound or bedbound for life.)
I see various resources for helping people get free or low cost meals, resources for the elderly, but have not seen anything for disabled, chronically ill individuals. I used to rely on Amazon Prime Now for groceries (as have many disabled individuals) and now can’t access it since the system is jammed up with able-bodied people suddenly using it. (more…)
Thanks to Kim for sending: “Was so impressed by the mask making station at Trader Joe’s 14th Street on Friday afternoon. Stay strong, DC!”
Anyone know if they are for sale or for store employees? We spoke about where to buy masks here and looked at some great DIY jobs here.
Rendering via Hines
From a press release:
“Hines, Urban Atlantic, and Triden Development Group along with joint venture partner, Bridge Investment Group, announced today they have closed on one and a half acres at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop The Hartley, a 323-unit luxury, multifamily property, anchored by natural and organic grocer Whole Foods Market. Santander Bank N.A. and EagleBank are providing the construction financing.
Construction on The Hartley is expected to begin in May 2020 with completion of the project in early 2022. (more…)