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Public invited to community celebration Sunday hosted by Pro Maxx Fitness
Pro Maxx Fitness is hosting a free, all-day fun fitness event Sunday, Sept. 14, in the parking lot of the Annandale Fire Station, 7128 Columbia Pike. There will be fitness competitions, entertainment, and food donated by local vendors. The entire Annandale community is invited, as well as gym members. The Live Life to the Maxx … Continued
Annandale bank affected by merger
The former United Central Bank next to Giant at 7140 Little River Turnpike, is now Hanmi Bank. Hanmi Financial Corp. completed its acquisition of Central Bankcorp Inc., the parent company of United Central Bank, on Aug. 31, making it the second largest Korean American Bank in the United States. There are 50 Hanmi Bank … Continued
Most Annandale Shopping Center tenants have good relationship with landlord
Annandale Shopping Center. While Pro Maxx Fitness is embroiled in a tenancy dispute with the owners of the Annandale Shopping Center – and faces eviction at the end of the month – other tenants in that center report good relations with the landlord. Pro Maxx, which has been operating on a month-to-month basis, had been … Continued
Gym members campaign to save Pro Maxx Fitness
Pro Maxx members Members of Pro Maxx Fitness have been carrying signs along Columbia Pike for the past two days – and plan to be out again today – to publicize their efforts to prevent the gym from being evicted by the management of the Annandale Shopping Center. An online petition to save the gym … Continued
Gym members mobilize against eviction of Pro Maxx Fitness
Rachel Martin speaks to members of Pro Maxx Fitness. About three dozen Pro Maxx Fitness members gathered in the gym’s aerobics room Wednesday evening for a meeting to mobilize opposition to a planned eviction. Pro Maxx owners Susan Hilaski and Ahmed Ragheb informed members Aug. 30 that they’ve been unable to agree on an acceptable … Continued
Pro Maxx Fitness is being evicted
A letter to members on the front door says the gym expects to close at the end of the month. Owners, employees, and members of Pro Maxx Fitness in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike are mounting a petition drive to fight the landlord’s plan to evict the gym by the end of September. … Continued
Annandale has a new bakery
The new bakery in Annandale, Tous Les Jours, did a brisk business on its opening day, Aug. 22. The café, at 7219 Columbia Pike, sells various coffee and tea drinks, a large variety of baked goods made in the store, sandwiches, and frozen treats. Tous Les Jours is a global franchise company based in Korea. … Continued
Auto shops on Columbia Pike closed
The car repair shops on Columbia Pike between Powell Lane and Madison Lane have closed and will be demolished. Construction of a housing project on that site that had been approved over 10 years ago is expected to start within the next few months. [More on that later.] Rosslyn Auto Body, which has been there … Continued
Tous Les Jours bakery opens Friday
Work on the interior of Tous Les Jours under way on Tuesday evening. Tous Les Jours, the Korean-French bakery and cafe at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale, will open Friday, Aug. 22, says owner William Yoo, although there’s still a lot of last-minute work going on inside. The cafe will sell a variety of cakes … Continued
Anthony’s Restaurant reopens on Annandale Road
The new Anthony’s Restaurant at 3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church, had a “soft opening” Aug. 11 and is already doing a brisk business. An official opening ceremony will take place later this month, says Manager Pete Zoutis. It’s the latest incarnation of a family-run restaurant that opened in 1972 in Falls Church. Long-time customers were … Continued
A Fairfax County farmer promotes local, healthy food for children
Chickens on the Guerre farm. By Marie Reinsdorf While Fairfax County farms have virtually disappeared into local lore and historic records, the story of farmer Chris Guerre brings the promise of fresh food grown nearby. It’s a promise of vegetables you can buy directly from the grower; the opportunity to ask questions and get answers … Continued
Pet shop coming to Barcroft Plaza
Chico’s Pet Depot is coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center on Columbia Pike. The shop could open as early as September, says Joseph Thorne of the Pet Depot company, although it looks like a lot of work still needs to be done. The shop will sell pet food, treats, pet supplies, and small animals, … Continued
Cosmetics shop coming to Annandale
Curious about the question marks on the sign at 4129 Hummer Road in Annandale? This property next to 7-Eleven, formerly occupied by a laundromat, is going to be a Tony Moly cosmetics store. Tony Moly was founded in South Korea in 2006. There are 102 Tony Moly shops in Asia, Europe, Australia, Canada, and … Continued
Window company helps fix up local pools
The snack bar at the Annandale Swim and Tennis Club has a new operable window. Community pools in our neck of the woods seems to be struggling to make ends meet every summer, as it’s getting harder to replace members who move away or feel they don’t enjoy a pool as much after their children … Continued
Annandale Blog readers select Pro Maxx Fitness as best gym
This is the final piece in a series of profiles of the winners of the Annandale Blog’s 2014 Annie Awards, presented to local businesses at Blogapalooza on June 28. The winners were selected by Annandale Blog readers in an open-ended survey. The other winners were Silverado (best restaurant), Beanetics (best coffee shop), Cue Club (best … Continued