The only major grocery store east of the Anacostia River is facing a theft crisis that has prompted big changes. Plus, we’re talking about a food court, a heat wave, and a newly swimmable river.

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WTOP is all over the Giant security concerns in Anacostia
DCist covered the heat advisory and also the Anacostia swim event
Kaela wrote up a review of The Square for our website, dc.citycast.fm

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Giant Pulling National Brands, Heat Wave, and New Food Hall