Category: Businesses
JJ Salon & Barber reopens in Annandale
After the building housing JJ Salon & Barber on Columbia Pike was destroyed by a fire in March 2023, the owners rented space in two other salons while they tried to find a place of their own. Earlier this month, the owners, Jenny and Joey Lee, reopened JJ Salon & Barber in an office condo … Continued
Chevy dealership opens in Lincolnia
The Malloy Automotive Group opened a Chevrolet dealership April 1 in Lincolnia next to Malloy Ford Alexandria. The Malloy Chevrolet sales office is located in a small building formerly used for used-car sales at 6508 Little River Turnpike. “We will be building a new state-of-the-art facility at our location,” says Evelyn Akers Baltimore, chief operating … Continued
Karate school combines martial arts with Japanese culture
Seichou Karate, a dojo in central Annandale, offers classes in Japanese cultural traditions as well as martial arts. The school moved from Old Town Alexandria to 4534-B John Marr Drive in December. Students at Seichou Karate range from age 4 to people in their 80s, says founder, president, and master instructor Richard Romero. Seichou offers … Continued
Ethiopian shop opens in Annandale
Annandale has a new shop specializing in products imported from Ethiopia. Lidya Market & Café opened in late February at 4544-A John Marr Drive. The store offers pantry items, such as berbere, a mixture of ground chili peppers and spices; shiro, made from ground chickpeas; lentils; rice flour; coffee; dates; snacks; and incense. Among other … Continued
Joann will close all stores following the company’s bankruptcy
Joann, the fabric and craft supply store at the Seven Corners Center, is expected to close in two or three months, although store employees haven’t been given a date yet. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, for the second time in less than a year. Joann announced plans to close all 500 … Continued
Ummah Market brings healthy food to Culmore
Local officials, religious leaders, and community members celebrated the Grand Opening of Ummah Market in Culmore Feb. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The grocery store, at 6053 Leesburg Pike, specializes in products from the Middle East. Bakery items and prepared foods are made in-house. There’s a wide selection of imported pantry items, as well as … Continued
Dog daycare opens Monday in Barcroft Plaza
Playful Pack, a new daycare and boarding center for dogs, opens in Barcroft Plaza on Feb. 3. The community is invited to an open house on Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visitors can bring their dogs, tour the facility, meet the team, sign up for a free temperament evaluation for dogs, and get two … Continued
Dog grooming school opens in Annandale
The Pawtiques dog grooming salon is now accepting students interested in a career as a dog groomer. The salon, at 4207 Tom Davis Drive in Annandale, has been certified as a dog grooming academy by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. The 460-hour, 16-week course includes hands-on and theoretical training covering grooming techniques, … Continued
Party City is closing
Party City is closing all of its stores, including the one on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Party City Holdco Inc. is carrying out a “wind down” of its 748 stores nationwide, which it expects to complete by Feb. 28. Meanwhile, everything is on sale with discounts up to … Continued
Z’s Boxing Gym opens in Annandale
Z’s Boxing Gym is having a soft opening in Annandale. Owner Eric Zimmerman is planning a grand opening celebration on Jan. 11. It’s located at 4119 John Marr Drive in a former phone store next to Goodwill. The facility trains boxers for competition and holds classes for people of all skill levels, including kids starting … Continued
New massage school hosts an open house
Annandale has a new massage school. The Alpha School of Massage is located in an office building at 7700 Little River Turnpike. Anyone interested in becoming a massage therapist – plus everyone else in the community – is invited to an open house on Jan. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. The first class will start on Feb. … Continued
Shoe repair/leather goods store to open in Annandale
A former shoe repair and alterations business in the Annandale Shopping Center will be replaced by another shoe repair business which will also focus on custom leather goods made in-house.
New Bank opens in Annandale
Annandale has a new bank. PromiseOne Bank opened this month at 7410A Little River Turnpike.
Eyebrow salon opens in Seven Corners
A new salon at the Seven Corners Center, Elite Brow Studio, promises to clean up unruly eyebrows.
Floor & Decor opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Floor & Decor, a story that focuses on flooring and wall tiles, opens at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads.