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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September 2022 Updates

 Looks like everyone's back to school now.  Fall is just about here.  The lawn is full of leaves already so not looking forward to cleaning that up all the time.  I do like having a holiday to look forward to each month starting with my birthday in September!  Family gatherings are always a welcome time for me.  We need to spend as much time with them as we can.    

Popeyes has opened in the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick.  75 Harrow Ln, Prince Frederick, MD 20678  I missed this one by a week.

Hobby Lobby is coming to Waldorf at the Waldorf Marketplace.  It will take over the former Homegoods and TJ Maxx space.  Look for it to open in Fall 2023! 

Fiesta Tex Mex is coming to Waldorf Marketplace across the parking lot from Grill no 13.  No word on opening date.

Takasima Sushi, Rice & Noodles is now open in the St. Charles Town Center Mall. California Tortilla is coming soon to the food court as well.

Planet Fitness is coming soon to the La Plata Shopping Center.  It will take over the former fitness center space.