800 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Good news and bad news. Good news is that the coming soon signage has been posted. The bad news – still looks like at least a few more months:
Coming to the new Agora building:
New Jersey and H Street, SE
grocery stores
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Update from CM Allen’s office via OP:
“Thank you again for reaching out to our office. I have spoken with Matt, the Manager at Safeway. He was unaware of the signs, and didn’t know where they came from. He has taken them down, and is looking into why they were put up.”
“Dear PoPville,
This sign was post recently (I saw it yesterday, not sure how long it’s been there) at the Safeway at the Waterfront metro. I am sure this will impact certain racial and social groups disproportionately. I have alerted CM Allen’s office about this, but I hope other neighborhood residents will see this and voice their concerns as well.”
1100 4th Street, SW
1914 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Captain Easychord for sending last night around 6pm:
“Currently a line to get in to the hottest club of 2018: Trader Joe’s. They have a “bouncer” working the door, letting people in one at a time… Just need a velvet rope to be official, I think…”
Ed. Note: I support the enthusiasm and would also wait in lines through fire and ice for my delicious, delicious mini tacos.
1501 New York Avenue, NE
From the Columbia Heights listserv:
“I have been shopping for years at various MOM’s markets and find their wide selection and reasonable pricing to be unparalleled in providing organic foods for their respective communities. I have spoken with managerial personnel at their stores about the possibility of MOM’s opening a market in Columbia Heights. They suggested that we communicate our interest in having our own MOM’s market directly to the owner of the markets, Scott . I specifically asked if the owner might object to many individuals sending personal e-mails and was assured that, on the contrary, Scott would welcome such communications/requests. So, if you’d like to chime-in on this subject, send your thoughts to [email protected]
Just to add, MOM’s markets have an excellent selection of organic bulk foods but at prices far lower that those of comparable markets. They also function as what I would call a full-service market but with added features like Naked Lunch, their healthy, customized eat-in buffet.
Here’s hoping that this grass-roots effort will result in a community asset certain to enhance our quality of living in Columbia Heights.”
DCUSA 14th and Irving St, NW
Wishing them greater success than the last time:
via Trader Joe’s
“Dear PoPville,
What’s going on with the 4th and Florida Ave NE Trader Joes?? You posted that they put up a liquor placard back in March but they’re still not open nor even saying when it might be open.
Maybe someone in the community knows what’s taking so long? People are living in the apartment building on top of the storefront, so the building is “done.” I drive by there almost everyday and it doesn’t look like TJs is opening anytime soon.”
Trader Joe’s posted back in August:
“Washington (Union Market District), D.C. – Opening 2018!
Our Crew is working hard so we can open our doors in 2018. We’ll continue to post new details about the store and its opening here, so please check back for updates.
Date & Time Opening:
TBD in 2018
Store Address:
1240 4th Street NE”
Also please note:
“Trader Joe’s Stores CLOSED on November 23rd for Thanksgiving”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Bossi
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Bowser announced the awardees for the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, a pilot program that provides financial support for non-residential components of mixed-use projects in underserved neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Through the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, LDP Holdings LLC was awarded $2.1 million for its Penn Hill project located at 3200 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE and South Capitol Improvement LLC was awarded $880,000 for its South Capitol Affordable Housing project located at the intersection of Atlantic and South Capitol Streets, SW. (more…)
750 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Pasta for sending: “Cap Hillers eagerly waiting outside for the 8AM opening of Eastern Market Trader Joe’s“
17th and U Street, NW
Welp.
“Thank you all for your support.
We are still in the process of getting Hana Market back to business. As of today, however, we don’t know when the store reopens.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.”
2101 Wisconsin Ave, NW rendering via The Glover House
I for one welcome our delicious overlords. The long rumored Trader Joe’s coming to Glover Park is now official with the application of a liquor license for Trader Joe’s #620:
“A Full- Service Grocery store that will serve hot and cold meals, which includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, sushi, baked goods, and non-alcoholic beverages. Tasting Permit requested.”
STAY TUNED for this and all the other ones coming too.