Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Cat café planned for Fairfax

The CatCafe Lounge in Los Angeles. Fairfax County is poised to get its first cat café. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special permit in September for a business called Patriot Pawsabilities at 10611 Braddock Road, Fairfax. The cat café, in a storefront at University Mall, would allow patrons to relax and interact with … Continued

Chico’s one-year anniversary party on Sept. 30 features mini-makeovers for pets and people

Chico’s new pet spa. Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites everyone and their pets to an Open House and Pampered Pet  Party Sunday, Sept. 30, 1-7 p.m., to celebrate the store’s one-year anniversary and introduce its new pet spa. Chico’s, at 6349A Columbia Pike, is hosting the best-dressed pet contest at the Taste of Annandale and will … Continued

For Anthem HealthKeepers Plus, the Taste of Annadale is all about outreach to the public

Patricia Moreno Many lower-income residents in Virginia who are eligible for Medicaid don’t realize they can get excellent benefits beyond basic healthcare if they join Anthem HealthKeepers Plus. That’s why the company gets involved in community events, such as signing on as a Silver-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a street festival on Oct. … Continued

Realtor Steve McIlvaine signs on as Taste of Annandale sponsor

A client appreciation party hosted by Steve McIlvaine. “We live here; we work here; we serve here.” That’s the motto of Steve McIlvaine, a realtor with Keller Williams, who focuses on helping people buy and sell houses in the Annandale area and beyond. McIlvaine’s interest in serving the community is reflected in his support, as … Continued

Kmart is closing

The Annandale Kmart, 4251 John Marr Drive, is closing for good, employees were told Aug. 28. The last day is Nov. 18. Liquidation sales are anticipated. An Aug. 24 announcement by Sears Holding, the owner of the Kmart chain, that 46 unprofitable Kmart and Sears stores will be closing in November does not list the … Continued