June 2024 Updates

The month of June is a time when the sun shines brightly and the days are long. Time to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, barbecuing, and going on vacations as the kids are getting out of school. June marks the beginning of summer. One of my favorite times of the year.  I started my summer having my gallbladder removed.  Apparently it didn't like my eating habits.  Drink water people.  Lots of it!

“Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” - Mark Twain

I should have taken this advice.  I spent too much time this weekend dealing with people talking trash about me on Facebook.  Apparently when I post what's coming some people think it's all my stuff.  They think these are all my projects and all my developments and I make all the decisions on who comes to the area. Like I personally decide to put four chicken restaurants in an area.  99% of what I tell you about I have absolutely nothing to do with.  We don't own any properties besides our office space we occupy.  I'm just informing you of what's happening in the area because I don't like rumors flying around and its kind of fun to do.  I'm trying to educate.  But these Yo-Yos hold me personally responsible for every tree that has been taken down in Southern Maryland and every nail salon.  You try to educate and explain and its like talking to a brick wall.  I know better to engage but when they try to defame you you better believe I'm going to respond.  And I'll go the legal route if I have to.

Because I've been asked about this project I looked up whatever information was available.  In Brandywine by the GMC dealership they are clearing land for this project called Calm Retreat. It is a 72 acre site that is said to have around 850 residential units and maybe three small commercial buildings at the entrance.  Concepts are always subject to change.

Navy Federal Credit Union and Pizza Hut Express are now open at the Brandywine Village Shopping Center off of Chadds Ford Drive in Brandywine.

Atrium Spirits liquor store is now open at 37680 Mohawk Dr, Charlotte Hall.

For some reason the Beauty Island coming to Waldorf Shoppers world in place of Bed bath and Beyond has changed the name to Beauty Town.  Looks like they are getting close to opening.

WMK Appliances is opening soon at Waldorf Shoppers World.  This will be their third location in the DMV area. 3228 Crain Highway

Old Navy shows opening this summer at the Shops at Waldorf.  They are now hiring.  

Saladworks is showing a new grand opening date of September 10th at the Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center.  15802 Crain Highway next to the UPS Store.  This is their forth location in Maryland.  Dates always subject to change. 

One Eyed Jack's Seafood Market & Deli is taking over the former Pickers Paradise at 23905 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is showing an opening date of July 8th at the Brandywine Village shopping center.  15805 Crain Highway, Unit H. 

February 2023 Updates

January felt like two months!  I cant wait to get thru the cold, wet season as quickly as possible.  Bring on the sun!  Cava finally opened in the Waldorf area which was highly sought after by our community.  Keep sending your requests to these places you want.  They need to hear from the consumers.  Remember some of these stores have to have a franchiser that wants to put a store in the area. Not everything is corporate owned.

Brandywine has got a lot going on recently.  New retail is popping up in front of the Chaddsford neighborhood at the Brandywine Village project.

New tenants include Pizza Hut, Jersey mikes, Tropical Smoothie Café, Navy Federal Credit Union.

 

Saladworks has been in the business for a while longer.  They began in 1986 and have over 110 locations in 15 states.  Besides a large array of salads they also carry sandwiches and paninis. This will be their third location in Maryland.  They will be located over by the Green Turtle and UPS

The Brass Tap craft beer bar is officially signed at the St. Mary's Marketplace in California, MD. It will take over the former Café Rio space. The space will have indoor and outdoor seating. This is the forth Brass Tap in Maryland. They are a franchise with over 40 locations in the United States. 

I have conformed that shoppers will return to Waldorf in June this year at the St. Charles town Plaza.  Also Shoppers is reopening in California at the Patuxent Crossing Shopping Center but I don't have an opening date for that one.  I would assume around June as well.

Baynet confirmed that Shoppers is returning to Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall.  That's a lot of stores coming back online. EDIT: And no they will not be run by McKays.

Fiesta TexMex will have its Grand opening February 13th at the Waldorf Marketplace.  They are located next to Grille 13 on an endcap space.  Fiesta TexMex is locally owned and operated and specializes in made from scratch foods.  3010 Waldorf Market Pl. in Waldorf.

Aldi had its grand opening in La Plata at 155 Rosewick Corner Place.  They are located across the street from Rosewick Crossing Shopping Center.

Panda Express is now open in La Plata at the corner of Route 301 South and Route 6.

Planet Fitness now open in La Plata next to Outback Steakhouse. 6655 Crain Highway.