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

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

PR Performance Training supports the Taste of Annandale

Personal trainers and clients at PR Performance Fitness. PR Performance Fitness, a Silver-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, has become a neighborhood institution since it opened in its current location, at 4111 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Under the leadership of owners Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, PR’s cadre of personal trainers offers specialized, … Continued

Markham Street Cafe closed for retooling

The Markham Street Cafe is in a small retail center at 4316 Markham Street. The Markham Street Café, the unique Annandale bistro that opened last November, is going through some changes and is closed temporarily. Partners Victor Samuel and Evan Scher announced on Facebook Aug. 7 that they are moving on and wish good luck … Continued

Craft brewery opens in Falls Church

Audacious Aleworks is a popular gathering spot in Falls Church.  Five years ago, Annandale resident Brian Reinoehl walked into the Bad Wolf Brewery in Manassas and had a thought, “I want to do this.” Reinoehl and his business partner Mike Frizzell opened their own brewery, Audacious Aleworks at 110 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church, in May. … Continued