February 2025 Updates

February is finally here after what feels like the longest January ever.  Now we get to experience the shortest month and an end to winter.  Hope you get to celebrate valentines day with the ones you love.   I'm feeling good for the future.  Stay positive and keep moving forward!

The end of January was heartbreaking for some of our Southern Maryland families because of the terrible tragedy in Washington D.C.. Please keep them in your thoughts.

“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.”

― Germany Kent

First Watch has announced an opening date of March 24 2025 for its new location at 3345 Crain Highway in the former Bob Evans space.  First Watch is a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The menu features made-to-order dishes made with fresh ingredients, including traditional and innovative options. First Watch also offers a juice bar with fresh-squeezed juices. First Watch has over 535 locations in 29 states.

Charleys Philly Steaks now open at the La Plata Village Shopping Center.  50 Drury Drive. 

January 2025 Updates

Happy New Year!  The beginning of a new year, and as such, it carries the energy of fresh starts, goals, and resolutions.  How long they last is up to you.  I hope the new year brings you good health and happiness.

I think this year should bring some good things.  People seem to be optimistic and are looking to invest.  We will see how that goes.  The biggest problem is getting things thru the system and getting approvals.  The county governments are understaffed and permits are taking a long time.  

Here is a list of what we are still waiting on to open that I have talked about in the past and of course these aren't all the projects in the area just the ones I'm aware of.  If I know the opening date I will post it but most are still up in the air.  I will update them if I'm told a date so check back.  I'm going to be updating this all month.

St. Mary's County

23344 Three Notch Road, California

21779 Tulagi Place, Lexington Park

Now Open in Charlotte Hall

Coming Soon. 21991 Three Notch Road.

Coming Soon. 21591 Great Mills Road

Lexington Park

Wildewood Center

Charlotte Hall Commons

Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood

Great Mills Road, Lexington Park

Charlotte Hall Station

Charlotte Hall Center

Charles County

Fairway Village Shopping Center

Supposed to start this year and open in 2026

Crain Highway, Waldorf

Shops at Waldorf Center early August 2025

Waldorf Park

Late Summer 2025

Waldorf Marketplace

Opening March 24th at Crain Highway Waldorf

Charles County Plaza

Holly Tree Center Crain Highway

La Plata Village Center

Opening February 1st at 50 Drury Drive

Prince Georges County

Brandywine Crossing

Brandywine Village

Calvert County

Armory Square Project