Tag: businesses
Auto repair shop opens in Annandale
Frontline Auto Plus opened on April 8 in Annandale in the space formerly occupied by Ravensworth Automotive. The Cadima family, longtime Annandale residents, bought the service station, at 4321 Ravensworth Road, from the previous owner, who had retired. It’s located next to the Down the Line Sports Center. Frontline offers oil changes, vehicle repairs, tire … Continued
After a fire destroyed UMS Martial Arts, it resurfaced in the same retail strip
After UMS Martial Arts was destroyed by a fire on New Year’s Day, the studio has been operating in a temporary space at the same Barcroft Plaza shopping Center. UMS offers the same schedule of taekwondo classes for children and adults as before, says instructor Guizen Del Canto. They also host adult Hapkido classes, summer camps, … Continued
7-Eleven takes over the Annandale Speedway
The former Speedway gas station and convenience store at the corner of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in Annandale is now operated by 7-Eleven. Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., the Japan-based parent company of 7-Eleven, acquired Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. in 2021 for $2 billion. The newly branded 7-Eleven at 7100 … Continued
Annandale store sold a $1 million lottery ticket
A retired electrician has won $1 million from a Powerball ticket purchased in Annandale, the Virginia Lottery announced on Feb. 24. The lottery winner bought the ticket at the Express 1 Food Mart at 4713 Backlick Road on Dec. 13. It took him a month to realize he had a winning ticket. “I’m still in … Continued
The repair shop at Ravensworth Shell has closed
Demolition is expected to start in about two weeks on a project at the Ravensworth Shell service station to convert the auto repair shop to a convenience store. The auto repair business closed on Feb. 22. The project, at 8011 Braddock Road at the Ravensworth Shopping Center, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in … Continued
All Amazon Fresh stores will close
Amazon plans to close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, the company announced Jan. 27. Some of those stores will be converted to Whole Foods. There are nine Amazon Fresh stores in the D.C. area, including one in the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads that opened in December 2024. The reason for closing Amazon … Continued
Cannabis retail market could open next year
A cannabis retail market in Virginia is a little closer to reality. At a Dec. 2 hearing convened by the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market, members of the General Assembly reviewed the latest changes to legislation that has been under consideration for years. The General Assembly … Continued
Anti-vape law is a buzz kill for retailers
A new law enacted by the Virginia General Assembly that restricts the sale of vape products is already claiming at least one casualty; the House of Vape in the Eastgate Shopping Center in Annandale is expected to close by the end of the year. The Virginia Code prohibits the sale, distribution, or resale of any … Continued
Annandale property available for lease
Thauma, the Korean fashion boutique at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale, closed at the end of October, and the property is available for lease. Thauma owner Yoon Lee is focusing on her small shop, K Fashion, at the food court inside the K Market grocery store on John Marr Drive. According to realtor Michael Wu, … Continued
Free car washes offered for Veterans Day
Mr Wash Car Wash is offering free exterior car washes to veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses on Monday, Nov. 10, and Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The offer is good at all 11 Mr Wash locations, including the ones at 5901 Columbia Pike. Bailey’s Crossroads, and 3013 Gallows Road in Merrifield. No identification is required. … Continued
Business owner honored for hiring people with disabilities
Robin Rinearson, the founder of Jake’s Ice Cream, was honored with the Illinois College of Optometry Alumni Association’s Humanitarian Award earlier this month for her support of people with disabilities. When Rinearson opened Jake’s Ice Cream in 2021 in Barcroft Plaza, she hired people unable to find jobs elsewhere because of mental or physical disabilities. … Continued
Health & Wellness: World-class boxing in Annandale
By Rachel Martin When Eric Zimmerman walks into his boxing gym in Annandale, he brings with him global experience, resilience, and a vision for community transformation. Zimmerman opened Z’s Boxing Gym in late 2024 at 4119 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Earlier this year, Zimmerman spent three months coaching Team USA at two world-class tournaments … Continued
Falls Church hires a Vietnamese outreach specialist
The City of Falls Church has hired a Vietnamese outreach specialist to advance the city’s relationship with the Vietnamese community. Le Nguyen (Nguyễn Ngọc Lễ), a former journalist, most recently with Voice of America, is using his Vietnamese heritage and bilingual fluency to engage with the community. Related story: City of Falls Church commits to preserving … Continued
The Block and B-Thrifty are closing
The Block, a popular food hall in Annandale that has served the community since 2016, will close by the end of August. The owner of the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive, Brian Kim, has informed tenants on the northern side of the property that they have to vacate the space by Aug. 31. … Continued
Grow your business at the Taste of Annandale
Here’s a great way to shine a spotlight on your business or organization and show your support for the community: Sign up as a sponsor of the 2025 Taste of Annandale. This huge, family-friendly festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, in … Continued