Tenleytown

Movement at Surfside Tenleytown, Also replacement for Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers Space next door announced

By Prince Of Petworth


4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Van Ness Street

From American University:

“I am pleased to share with you some new developments regarding the AU-owned property at 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. The university has signed leases with both Surfside restaurant and the Broadcasters Child Development Center, local businesses that will help strengthen AU’s ties to the D.C. community.

As was announced previously, Surfside restaurant will open their third D.C. location this spring in the space formerly occupied by Firelake Grill. The Broadcasters Child Development Center (BCDC) will also move in during the coming months. (more…)

Fear Not, ACE Hardware is staying in Tenleytown – Rumors of who will replace Best Buy Include

By Prince Of Petworth


4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW

The scuttlebutt that Best Buy was closing in Tenleytown, turned out to be true. On the listserv I had seen some rumors from folks hearing that the ACE Hardware on the lower level would also be closing. I’m happy to say that is not the case – I hear that ACE is safe and sound in this space, which is a relief.

As for the Best Buy space I continue to hear two things. 1. That somehow the space may have been leased by Amazon. 2. The strongest rumor (more…)

More Changes Planned for Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth


4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I walked by the former Dancing Crab building last night and noticed there is a proposal for a zone change from MU-4 to MU-5B to allow for a 80 foot building. Checked the ANC 3E website for more info, and there’s a resolution in support of this zone change, provided the developer provides “amenities” to the neighborhood. (more…)

The End is Nigh Indeed – November 3rd to be Precise. Bye Bye Best Buy, Now Ready for some Scuttlebutt?

By Prince Of Petworth


4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Photo Credit: My wife.

Back on October 10th I posted some scuttlebutt about Tenleytown’s Best Buy closing soon. Thanks to David for the update:

“The Best Buy Tenleytown location closes November 3rd. All of their DVDs shelves are empty, most home appliances are gone, and an employee informed me of the closing date.”

Now for the scuttlebutt about who could be taking over – a tipster tells me that a TARGET is a good possibility. A commenter to the October 10th post says “Amazon has the lease.” STAY TUNED.

Horrible Video of Hit and Run in Tenleytown – Police Asking for Help Locating Vehicle

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest involved in a Hit-and-Run which occurred in the 4400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, on September 5, 2018 at approximately 7:20 PM. The vehicle of interest was captured by a nearby camera.

DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)

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