May 2023 Updates

Happy May!  Happy Mothers Day!  Its also national hamburger, salad and barbecue month!  Anyway I hope we can get some weekends that are all sunshine.  Its hard to get all the yardwork done in one day. Watching the comments on the local news lately drives me crazy.  Have pride in your community.  Work to improve it.  Talk to your kids about being upstanding citizens and not following things you see on social media.  All actions have consequences.

Harbor Freight has signed up to lease a portion of the former Weis space at the Laurel Glenn Shopping Center on Alton Lane in California, MD.  No proposed opening date yet.

Dodah's Kitchen is now open in the Smallwood Village Shopping Center serving Vegan soul food and deserts.  #152 Smallwood Village.  This is their forth Maryland location.

Standard Sweets is set to open May 20th at 29251 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville.

The Brass Tap is showing an August 1st opening date at the St. Mary's Marketplace. 44940 St. Andrews Church Road, California, MD

Raising Cane's now open in Waldorf at 3295 Crain Highway.

Hangry Joe's Waldorf location is planning to open mid June at the Waldorf Shoppers World next to Charlies Cheese steaks.  They have another location planned in Brandywine Village in front of the Chaddsford neighborhood.

Peri Peri Original and Kallisto Steakhouse taking over the former Heavenly Chicken and Ribs at Dunkirk Gateway.  10812 Town Center Blvd.  They have locations across Maryland and Virginia.

Bath and Body Works has signed on at the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick between GNC and H&R Block.

April 2023 Updates

Hey April give me some sun and less wind!  Is everyone is having a good start to Spring?  Hope everyone is getting in some family and friends time.  Its always important to stop and make some memories.  Take pics and videos too.  Take a little vacation to get away from work.  Cherish the time and get your face out of that screen!

UPDATE: Crumbl cookies has started construction in Waldorf!

Raising Cane's in Waldorf now has an opening date of May 23rd.

DSW Shoes will be moving from its location at Waldorf Marketplace over to The Shops at Waldorf Center in the former Modell's spot next to the pop up and grow space right on the corner.  No word on a move in date yet.

There are a few construction sites on Rosewick road currently.  The one closest to Radio Station Road is a new storage facility.  The other is closer to the railroad tracks and that is the other entrance to the Piney Grove residential development.

I was going thru some construction site bids and we have two new O'Reilly auto parts stores coming to St. Mary's County.  One is next to the Dollar General in Hollywood at 23836 Mervell Dean Road and the other is planned to be in Lexington Park at 21400 Suburban Drive and Great Mills Road.  

I know how you love car washes so here's a new Tidal Wave Auto Spa planned at the corner of Rt. 235 and Rt. 4.  There will be two other pad sites at this location for other businesses.

EDIT: Burnbox Waldorf is showing May 5th as an opening date.

California Tortilla now open in the St. Charles Town Center Mall in Waldorf.

A new drive thru concept Rita's is now open at 22168 Three notch Road in California, MD

April 27th two of the Shoppers locations will open in St. Mary's County.  Patuxent Crossing (formerly san souci plaza) 22599 MacArthur Blvd, California and Brenton Bay at 40845 Merchants Lane in Leonardtown.

Hobby Lobby in Waldorf opens May 8th at 3009 Waldorf Marketplace.  

March 2023 Updates

Happy March!  Spring is quickly approaching.  Sunshine, easter, daylight saving time, and warmth are on the way.  We have had a mild winter so it hasn't been that bad but I would rather have non jacket weather.

Still no movement in the Waldorf Crumbl cookies space.  They say they are having issues getting equipment. 

Firepan Korean BBQ is coming to Waldorf.  It will be located int he Charles County Plaza in the former Pier 1 Imports space at 3237 Plaza Way.  Firepan has al-la-carte and all you can eat dining options and you can grill right at your table!  They offer a varied menu including both unmarinated and marinated meats, seafood and vegetarian selections.  Firepan has three locations currently in VA and MD with several more on the way.  No opening date announced yet. 

A new Splash In Eco tunnel car wash is now under construction in La Plata.  It will be located at 6365 Crain Highway next to Mc Donald's.

Rosewick Crossing

Rosewick Crossing in La Plata has a bunch of new tenants coming soon.  Elite salon for men, Rosewick tobacco and vape, Coffee Bean XYV, Webster Insurance and Sparkle and Sass Dance Company.  No word on opening dates.  

Chick-fil-A and ALDI are officially approved in Charlotte Hall.  They will be located on the front section of where the current farmers market is.  The farmers market will be relocated.

Evolve Med Spa has leased space at Waldorf Park which is located at the corner of Crain Highway and Smallwood Drive over by the new Chic Fil a.  The specialize in weight loss planning, cryoskin, Laser hair removal, Botox, restylane, Juvéderm, chemical peels and more.  No opening date announced.

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. 

January 2023 Updates

Happy 2023!  No resolutions for me. Just keep doing what I'm doing and enjoy life.  Who knows what this new year will bring.  Hopefully something good for all of us.  Stay positive and be kind to each other.

"keep moving forward" - Walt Disney

If you want to see a new business come to the area tell them you want them here.  But check to see if they have other locations close by.  

Quick updates as of 1-24-23:

Cava Waldorf supposed to open by the end of January but subject to change.

Crumbl Cookies still shows no sign of construction in Waldorf

Los Compadres #2 Latin Market is now open at 4425 Crain Highway, White Plains.

O'Reilly Auto Parts now open at 3385 Crain Highway, Waldorf.

Planet Fitness La Plata showing opening date Friday February 17th 2023. 6655 Crain Highway next to Outback. Dates always subject to change.

Southern Maryland Axe has a tentative opening date of January 19th. They will be located at 70 Industrial Park Dr #1C in Waldorf.

Aldi in La Plata is showing an opening date of February 15th.  Its located across from Rosewick Crossing on Rosewick road.

Panda Express in La Plata says that they are trying to get open by the end of January. Hopefully everything works out.

There are a couple of bakeries coming to downtown Leonardtown. Flour donuts and bakery will be in the old bell motors building. Kneaded baking co will be with Salted Scoop.

A new Dairy Queen was approved for Leonardtown.  It will take the place of an existing Burchmart self serve car wash at 22875 Washington St.  It will be a while before we know when they plan to open.

CAVA opens in Waldorf Thursday the 26th at the former Wendy's location 3005 Crain Highway.

Old Navy will be returning to Waldorf at The shops at Waldorf Center!  Five Below will be moving out of their current location over to the former Charming Charlie's and Carousel space by Christmas Tree Shops.  They will have a larger store with more things to offer.  Old Navy will then take over the Five Below space and some adjoining space next door.  Lots of moving parts here so it will take some time.  Its great to have them back in the area.

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