Tag: businesses
Shop owners facing displacement seek rent relief
The owners of long-time small businesses in an aging retail strip in Falls Church say they are being forced to close without being given sufficient time to plan for the future. Virginia Hospital Center plans to demolish the Graham Center retail strip on Arlington Boulevard at Graham Road and replace it with a medical facility. … 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
BoS considers banning vape shops near schools
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Dec. 3 to explore options for prohibiting new vape and tobacco shops near schools.
Home healthcare company opening in Annandale
Agnes Home Health Care, a company in Centreville that helps people age in place, is opening a second location in Annandale on Nov. 25.
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.
Falls Church section of Wilson Blvd. to be designated Saigon Blvd.
The Falls Church City Council is expected to approve a resolution on Nov. 12 to designate the section of Wilson Boulevard in front of the Eden Center as “Saigon Boulevard.”
Turkish dessert shop coming to Annandale
Pasha Castle, a dessert, ice cream, and tea shop in Georgetown, is opening a second location in Annandale.
Funeral home hosts a Halloween event
Lots of schools, churches, and community centers are holding trunk or treat events this Halloween season, but the scariest one could well be at the Demaine Funeral Home.
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.
Board approves medical center to replace retail strip
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception to replace an aging retail center on Arlington Boulevard with a medical building.
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.
Chase Bank to open in Annandale
A Chase Bank branch is coming to Annandale as part of the company’s plans to expand in Northern Virginia. It’s expected to open at 4250 John Marr Drive in mid-2025.