The mid May projection was legit!!

The official word straight from Trader Joe’s corporate:

“Trader Joe’s Store in Washington (Brookland) to Open May 15th

Grand opening celebration to include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, samples and giveaways

On Thursday, May 15th, Trader Joe’s will open a new Washington (Brookland), D.C. store. The new store is located at 701 Monroe Street NE. This 11,000 sq. ft. store is across the street from the Arts District. There is a dedicated parking garage on 8th Street where customers get 90 minutes of free parking with validation at the kiosk in-store. (more…)


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.



photo by Pablo Raw

If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I found an engagement-type ring in the dirt in front of Dance Place in Brookland earlier this month. (Around April 5th.) I have posted in the Brookland DC Facebook group and on DC reddit and have had no luck at finding the owner. The consensus seems to be it is definitely not costume jewelry. Sharing here as a last resort trying to find the owner!

If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.

And another reader writes: (more…)



12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014

Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.

Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:

“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)


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