Two things I never joke about: Avocados and Trader Joe’s so you know I’m serious…
Thanks to Seth for the exclusive:
“the forthcoming Trader Joe’s in Brookland has Avocados. It’s the first food we’ve seen and bodes well for the estimated mid may opening.”
Stay tuned for a confirmed opening date, well I guess it can take avocados a while to ripen, anyway – STAY TUNED.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a special police officer for assaulting a fellow employee with a gun at a grocery store in Northwest.
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the suspect and the victim were both working at a grocery store in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. The suspect and the victim were involved in a dispute when the suspect brandished his issued firearm and pointed it at the victim. (more…)
801 H Street, NE
Thanks to Denise for sending the Aldi update: “The signs are up at the new Aldi on H Street NE! View from the Streetcar.” (more…)
Wisconsin Ave, entrance at 41 Ridge Square, NW
From Wegman’s:
“Wegmans Sushi Fest
Friday, April 4, 11am – 7pm
Saturday, April 5, 10am – 7pm (more…)
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Rachel Perrone
Thanks to Rachel for sharing the proof the Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness really did open today: (more…)
801 H Street, NE
Thanks to AB for the Aldi update:
“According to a staffer at the 17th St store, the H St location will be opening at “the end of April,” and the 17th St location will be remaining open.” (more…)
photo by Arving Gonzalez
Thanks to Arving for sharing with us:
“We giving away free holiday candy and gingerbread cake and cookie mix at Trader Joe’s Glover Park.”
Gingerbread fans, NOW IS YOUR TIME!!
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Well that was exhausting. HOWEVER, unlike the Ellwood Thompson’s saga, at least their actually opening.
The official word from MOM’s:
“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness-UDC: Opening April 4th!
Founded in 1987 in Beltsville, Maryland, MOM’s is the premier independent organic grocery chain in the Mid-Atlantic region. MOM’s Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.
5% of MOM’s Van Ness Grand Opening sales on April 4th-6th will go to local environmental organizations, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.
The new store features: (more…)
701 Monroe Street, NE
It’s not a proper day in PoPville without some grocery store tea!!
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “Have heard from multiple places that the Trader Joe’s opening date is expected to be May 15.”
STAY TUNED.
photo by Mr.TinMD
Ed. Note: I had no idea this was a thing. Did you are? Are there other spots that do/did credits? (not simply not charging you but giving you a 5/10 cents credit for using your own bag/s.
“Dear PoPville,
I recently went to the Logan Circle Whole Foods (P Street), and found out that they have stopped issuing reusable bag credit of 5 cents per bag beginning March 3. I feel like people need to know! (more…)