415 14th Street, SE
This bit. Whoa. Thanks to Bry for sending the update from 14th and Kentucky.
Here’s what’s coming: (more…)
grocery stores
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
hahaha thanks to Ben for sending:
“Six years of in-depth research culminate in the official DC raspberry chart. Agree? Disagree? You can’t disagree – it’s perfect. Where would Harris Teeter go?”
1864 Columbia Road, NW
Neighbors did their best to save Metro K. Anyone hear which grocery is taking over the space? Updates as we learn more.
The going away notes are pretty heartbreaking on top of the papered over doors:
More farewells after the jump. (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“DC Developer Renowned for Adaptive Reuse Will Transform Historic 10-acre Site Into The City’s Most Innovative and Walkable Neighborhood
Roadside Development and NORTH AMERICA SEKISUI HOUSE, LLC(NASH), joint venture partners of the $640 million mixed-use transformation of the 10-acre Fannie Mae Headquarters in the heart of DC, revealed the development’s new name will be City Ridge. In addition to the new name, Roadside Development announced the groundbreaking will be [was] held on December 1, 2018 following Fannie Mae’s November move to its new headquarters.
Rendering by Shalom Baranes Associates, Architects
“In a city full of architectural history, we are building City Ridge at one of the district’s most storied sites,” said Richard Lake, principal of Roadside Development. “The name City Ridge not only reflects the site’s geographical location at one of the highest points in the city, but brings to mind the aesthetic that makes this area of DC so special: It’s where the city meets nature. City Ridge will be a neighborhood that looks to the future while respecting its key architectural elements.”
The name originates from the site’s location on Wisconsin Avenue, a geological ridgeline that separates the two stream valleys of Rock Creek Park to the east and Foundry Branch to the west. (more…)
Photo by Paul Pennell
From MPD:
“We are currently working an event at the Whole Foods located in the 600 block of H Street, NE involving a shooting that occurred shortly after 1030 am this morning. More info will be forthcoming as the investigation continues. Currently, we are looking for a Red Honda Civic Zip Car DC tag FT9420 and the suspect. His description is as follows and photos will be forthcoming.
Black male
5’6 to 5’7
Dark complexion
Long Dreads
Long black jacket/coat
Blk ski mask
Dark colored hood sweatshirt
New balance shoes”
Update to the H Street NE Whole Foods shooting: we need assistance identifying this man (black male, 5’6″ tall w/ long dreads, wearing long black coat, grey hoodie & tan pants) & locating a red Honda Civic zipcar w/ DC tag FT 9420. Tips to 202.727.9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/mbnk2jp6ZO
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) December 2, 2018
Photo by Jason Rosenbaum
“Dear PoPville,
I’d like to know why there are so many ALDI locations around DC but there is only one located in DC. Attached is a Google Maps screenshot showing the obvious (and massive) void in DC.
I swear I’m not trying to advertise for them…it’s just that ALDI is a great place to shop with really affordable prices and city living is expensive. DC’s only ALDI location is in far NE and isn’t very accessible without a car, especially when you’re trying to get home with a full load of groceries.”
Photo by D in NE DC
Thanks to Randy for passing on:
Of interest to the Edgewood community is a letter of support for construction access hours of 7 am – 7 pm for Monroe Street Market Block E (grocery store below housing in final vacant lot on Monroe between 7th and 8th).
— Ed Garnett (@Ward5Ed) October 9, 2018
So, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, Giant, Safeway or Trader Joe’s?
1440 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if you’ve heard the rumor that the 14th/P WholeFoods will be moving to Florida Avenue once the current lease is up. One of the employees told me the landlord wants to turn the current space into condos and won’t be renewing the lease. The employee I know seemed to think there will be a gap in service and was worried about their job…”
Ed. Note: THIS IS A RUMOR. Having said that, we learned of Trader Joe’s opening on 14th Street from a Trader Joe’s employee in Foggy Bottom. Nobody originally believed that scuttlebutt. Having said that it is way too early to panic so, STAY TUNED.
Last week we learned the hours. Thanks to Greg for sending a bit more:
“I just accosted a couple of workers leaving the space (where construction has really ramped up), and they said they expect to open in 3 or 4 weeks.
Thought you should know!”
Sweet. This is the old Glen’s Garden Market space. Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
1924 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Arianne for sending:
“There was a rally to save the metro k market in Adams Morgan last night.
The landlord has jacked up the rent. Many people have signed the petition to have them stay.”
The Washington CityPaper reports:
“Borger Management’s Joe Borger wrote to say, “I am happy to report that we have an executed lease with a grocer for 1864 Columbia Road NW.” That grocer is not Metro K Supermarket.”
1864 Columbia Road, NW
Updates when we learn more.
Ed. Note: Earlier in the month we learned from The Grill From Ipanema (located next door):
“We have two lots of restaurant space in that building and we have decided to lease/sell one. But we will remain at 1858 Columbia Rd with cozy and intimate restaurant.”