December 2024 Updates

December often evokes feelings of warmth, coziness, and reflection, as people gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays and end of the year. It is also a time when many reflect on the past year, set goals for the new one, and engage in acts of kindness or giving. The month is a time of both celebration and reflection, offering a unique atmosphere of joy, rest, and preparation for what is to come.

I hope everyone had a good year and that you are all healthy and happy.  It was a much slower year, but things are starting to pick up. I look forward to what's to come next year as new projects and businesses open up.  I wish everyone a new year full of love and happiness.

“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” –Maya Angelou

Dental Care on Stanhaven is now open and taking appointments.  10660 Stanhaven Place, White Plains.

Royal Farms located at 30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, will officially open its doors on January 9, 2025. There may be a soft opening.

Fresh Green has backed out of going to Brandywine village. No word on why. Saladworks is still supposed to open in Brandywine Crossing but keeps changing dates.

Marcos Pizza at 3722 Crain Hwy Unit 114 in Waldorf has still not opened and is still under construction. Permits seem to be taking much longer for everyone.

Sprouts has started construction at The Shops at Waldorf Center, but no opening date has been announced.

One 50 Fitness will be coming to Charlotte Hall in the former McKay's space.  Apparently, a government contractor space will also take part of that unit.

April 2024 Updates

April is a vibrant month full of new beginnings and growth. The flowers start to bloom, and the weather begins to get warmer. People often spend more time outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. It's a great time to start planting seeds in the garden or going for walks in the park. Overall, April is a month of renewal and excitement as we transition from the cold winter to the warmer days of spring. It can't come soon enough!  

Anne's Southern Kitchen is now open in Indian Head at 4840 Strauss Avenue.

ISLAND GRILLE KOREAN RESTAURANT

Island Grille Korean restaurant is now open in the Lusby Town Center at 182 Village Center Drive.

My friends at Inside Commercial Real Estate Companies updated me on the Armory Square project in Prince Frederick. Tenants include Aldi, Dash In, Ace Hardware, Michael's, First Watch, Always Ice Cream, Quickway Hibachi, Fosters Grille, Jersey Mike's and Hangry Joe's. More to be announced at a later date. Groundbreaking will take place mid May. This is the corner of Route 2/4 and Dares Beach Road.

Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to the former HHGregg/Pop Up space at The Shops at Waldorf Center.  This will be their seventh location in Maryland.  Sprouts offers a large selection of organic and natural foods that are minimally processed, free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and synthetics.

The RAD House will have its Grand Opening May 3rd at the La Plata Village Center.  82 Drury Drive.