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. 

May 2024 Updates

The month of May brings a sense of happiness and delight to many people. The blooming flowers and warmer weather transitioning from spring to summer create a feeling of joy in the air. People often spend more time outdoors during May, enjoying the beauty of nature. The joy of May reminds us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life and embrace the happiness that surrounds us. 

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” ― Henry James

Looking at the comments over and over I think people forget that Waldorf is the main area of Charles County and that's where its supposed to have the most development.  St. Charles Development was planned in the early 60's.  All the homes sites were planned years in advance.  

"These developers are destroying all the trees and there wont be any left."  Maybe take a drive a mile or so off of 301 and you will see that there are farms, parks, forests and protected wetlands all over.  50% of the county will always stay green according to the comprehensive plan. Here is the link but its a big document: 

https://planning.maryland.gov/Documents/OurWork/compplans/16_CMP_CharlesCounty.pdf

You say you aren't informed?  Here is the schedule of Charles County commissioner meetings.  Go and make a statement: 

https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/charles-county-commissioners/board-of-charles-county-commissioners-meetings

This is the full lineup of tenants for the Brandywine Village next to 7-11 and Taco Bell on Chadds Ford Drive.  The last tenants added area a dentist and Zips Cleaners.  Edit: Fresh Green has backed out.

Price Busters Furniture will take over the former Office Depot space at Waldorf Marketplace.

We attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fairway Village Shopping Center.  This is located at the corner of Billingsley Road and St. Charles Parkway.  It will have a state of the art 60,000 square foot Weis market as the anchor tenant.  They said it will look at nice as a Harris teeter.  It will also have a McDonalds, Kinder Care, Heartland Dental, Eggspectation restaurant, Haircuttery, Saleya Nails and Spa and more tenants on the way. 

Current layout for the new section of the Charlotte Hall Center.  Starbucks will join Chick-fil-A and Aldi on the former farmers market space.  Royal farms is still coming to the Wentworth corner. 

August 2022 Updates

Overall I'm not a fan of August.  I have a couple of wonderful birthdays to celebrate during the month but mostly it just means summer is coming to an end and school is starting soon.  Feels like they put the back to school stuff out earlier every year!  Every day feels like Sunday.  Things are moving too fast and I try to dig my heels in and try to stop it from happing but its inevitable. What can you do but try to enjoy every day with your friends and family because at the end of the day that's what is most important.

Since this was mentioned a few times I figured I would post it.  These are the new apartments going up along Route 6 in La Plata.  There will be 37 units with high quality fixtures.  They will be mostly two bedroom units but a few will be one and three bedroom as well ranging from 900 to 1200 sf.

At Fox Run Shopping Center the Burger King is now open and it looks like Tropical Smoothie is the last one yet to open in the new strip center up front.  Open tenants include MOD Pizza, Great Clips, Starbucks, T-Mobile.  Popeye's is finishing up and should be opening early Fall.

Brandywine Village is under construction at the entrance to the Chadds Ford residential development.  So far they have 7-11, Taco Bell, Tropical Smoothie Café and Navy Federal Credit Union signed up.

O'Reilly Auto Parts is taking over the former Rite Aid in Waldorf next to Chick-fil-A. Renovations are under way at 3385 Crain Highway. O'Reilly is new to Maryland so this will be one of the first locations.

IL Gusto Ristorante will open August 22nd in the Rosewick Crossing Shopping Center in La Plata.

230 Rosewick Road.

Chesapeake Doughnut Company has opened in the Westlake Square Shopping Center. 3350 Middletown Road in Waldorf.  This will be their third location.