Thanks to Aman for sending: “Signage just went up for “Snipes” in what looks like the old Payless space.”

Snipes website says:

“From a German-based streetwear retailer to a globally recognized brand, SNIPES has grown its physical footprint to 450+ stores extending all over Europe since opening its first store in Essen in 1998. Read More

3100 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Lidl is opening their first DC store in Skyland Town Center tomorrow (Wed.)

This LIDL in Columbia Heights will be approximately 27,000 square feet.

Part of this space was previously home to a Modell’s Sporting Goods.

The placard now posted says: Read More

Back in September we posted some scuttlebutt about rumblings that a grocery store may be interested in the vacant space(s) in DCUSA (14th Street, NW between Park and Monroe.) Turns out it will be a Lidl!

Ed. Note: A Lidl is also coming to Skyland Town Center in Ward 7.

From a press release: Read More

14th Street between Irving and Park Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve noticed a significant amount of demo work going on in the former Modell’s store at DCUSA, and next door in the already vacant space that used to be Elite? something or other. They took down a couple of walls to open up the space (for what would make a much bigger single retail space) and they’re even tearing out the drop ceiling that used to be in Modell’s and the previous store next door. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

According to one of the workers, Columbia Heights Target (14th and Irving/Park Road, NW) is under construction because they are putting a mini Ulta inside. Customer service, the food vendor, and Starbucks are being redone so that a very large Starbucks can go in. The Pizza Hut is being removed.” Read More

Thanks to Bridget for sending: “I saw the signs while out on a walk- PM Pediatrics is coming to DCUSA. The will be located on Irving near DSW and Five Below.”

Ed. Note: Right around the corner from the Miracle Mile.

3100 14th St, NW between Irving and Park Road, NW

Thanks to Aman, Kate, Richard, Catherine and everyone else for sending the new Taco Bell signage: “CAN YOU BELIEVE?!” Read More

3100 14th St, NW between Irving and Park Road, NW

A couple weeks ago we noted that the Taco Bell Cantina dream was alive and well in Columbia Heights. Here’s the latest from a liquor license placard: Read More

3100 14th Street, NW at Irving St. Photo by Forrest Owens

Thanks to Forrest and JK for sending:

“waiting for the @krispykreme Columbia Heights grand opening at 6 AM. Except no one told Krispy Kreme. Light in the kitchen is off and no one is there. Read More

Thanks to Catherine for sending from DCUSA: “After over a year of anticipation and far too little information, there is FINALLY some indication that TBC is not a dream!!”

STAY TUNED.