Thanks to Jacob for sending: “Noticed today that the snowflakes that had been up for like 3 years straight at Columbia Heights DCUSA are gone and both escalators are working again!”

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Thanks to L. for sending: “5 Below closing in Columbia Heights”

Five Below opened here in 2013. Read More

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From a press release:

“Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, is opening a new store in Washington D.C. With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day on brand name merchandise arriving regularly, customers will discover something new every time they shop. Burlington Stores continues to expand nationwide, offering shoppers amazing bargains on items that they want and need. Read More

Thanks to M. for sending: “Just saw this morning, New Rule at the DC USA.”

Thanks to JJ for sending:

“fire at the DC USA shopping center (Target/Lidl/Best Buy). Bunch of trucks and 14th street blocked off”

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3100 block 14th St NW. Trash compactor on fire in basement of a large 2 story commercial building.”

Update from DC Fire and EMS: Read More

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Thanks to Aman for sending the new Burlington signage going up outside DC USA in Columbia Heights, (going into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space.)

Stay tuned for an opening date.

Thanks to Marj for sending the good news yesterday:

“Escalator at DCUSA finally being repaired. You can’t see the service man in the picture, but I swear it’s not just the yellow blockade.”

drew asks:

“has anyone contacted DCUSA or know how to? The up escalator has been broken for well over a month in the shopping mall and it looks like there’s been zero effort to fix it”

Thanks to Purva for sending: “Burlington coat factory replacing bed bath and beyond in columbia heights” Read More

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A tipster reported to me last month: “Burlington is taking over the Bed Bath and Beyond Space in Columbia Heights — they won the rights in a real estate bankruptcy auction.” Read More