Tag: Falls Church
Jefferson Fire Station finally completed, after a two-year delay
The new Jefferson Fire Station. The new Jefferson Fire Station is finally completed, two years behind schedule. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, with limited attendance due to Covid, is planned for Saturday, October 30, at 10 a.m. The new station (#18) was built at the same location as the old one, 3101 Hodge Place, in the Falls … Continued
New historic marker commemorates James Lee Elementary School
Descendants of James Lee pull the cord to unveil a historic marker commemorating James Lee Elementary School. Alma Amaker, who attended James Lee Elementary School when it opened in 1948 in Falls Church, remembers it as the “very best concept of a neighborhood school.” Amaker spoke at the unveiling of a historic marker Oct. 2 … Continued
Salon suites available for personal care stylists
Phenix Salon Suites is coming to Graham Park Plaza, the shopping center on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Phenix is a franchise company that leases suites to individual “lifestyle professionals,” such as hairstylists, nail technicians, and massage therapists.
Sales to open this fall on townhomes at Graham Park Plaza
An illustration of the forthcoming townhouse development on Route 50. [EYA] The EYA development company plans to open sales this fall on the Townhomes of Graham Park. The new houses will be built on a portion of the Graham Park Plaza shopping center on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District. The new … Continued
Construction to start this spring on Rt. 50 townhouses
An illustration of the townhouse project at Graham Park Plaza. [EYA] The townhouse development at Graham Park Plaza on Route 50 is moving forward. EYA Development LLC has acquired roughly half of the shopping center property from Federal Realty Investment Trust for $20.25 million, the Washington Business Journal reports.
Westlawn Elementary School has a new principal
Christoph Hill [FCPS] Christoph Hill, the former assistant principal at Westlawn Elementary School in the Falls Church area of Mason District, took over as principal of Westlawn on Nov. 30. Hill has previously worked in other Mason District schools. He was a reading specialist at Parklawn Elementary School in Lincolnia and instructional coach and assistant … Continued
Zoning board rejects backyard chickens in Mason District
The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 18 denied a special permit that would have allowed a Mason District homeowner to keep five chickens in his backyard. Afm Sohel Mahmud of 6807 Gouthier Road in the Bel Air neighborhood in the Falls Church got the chickens as pets for his 6-year-old daughter and … Continued
Falls Church Distillers now makes hand sanitizer
Michael Paluzzi of Falls Church Distillers. The boxes are full of ingredients for hand sanitizer. Instead of making vodka, gin, and other spirits, Falls Church Distillers is using its equipment to make hand sanitizer – another product much in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. “Sales have been astounding,” says owner Michael Paluzzi. The first batch … Continued
EYA describes plan for townhouse development at Graham Park Plaza
An illustration of the townhouses proposed by EYA for the Graham Park Plaza property. The EYA real estate development company is planning a 180-unit townhouse community on the western part of the Graham Park Plaza shopping center on Arlington Boulevard. The stores in that area have already closed. This project replaces a mixed-use apartment and retail … Continued
Townhouses, not mixed-use development, planned for Graham Park Plaza
Federal Realty Investment Trust has dropped plans to transform Graham Park Plaza into a mixed-use development with apartments and ground-floor retail, according to news reports. Instead, the company is selling 8.3 acres on the western side of the 19-acre site to EYA, which plans to build 175 luxury townhouses there. The shopping center, formerly called … 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
Distillery opens in Falls Church
Falls Church Distillers is now open and producing vodka, gin, and bourbon at 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church. Due to a glitch with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the distillery can’t sell spirits yet, however. That’s because the ABC neglected to file the necessary paperwork on time, says General Manager James Richards. … Continued
‘Blues in the Night’ at Creative Cauldron
The cast of “Blues in the Night.” [Keith Waters/Kx Photography] By David Siegel Ready for top-notch singing talent that brings the blues to vibrant, spicy life? Then high-tail it to Creative Cauldron in Falls Church for a cabaret-like revue called “Blues in the Night.” It’s all about love as a force that will take you … Continued
New programs launched at local schools
Memory bricks at Annandale High School. [Atoms Athletic Boosters] This is the first in an occasional series highlighting programs and activities at local public schools. Holmes Middle School is one of four FCPS schools selected to participate in the after-school Capital One Coders program during the spring semester. Volunteers from Capital One will teach participating … Continued
Distillery to open in Falls Church
Local residents will soon have a place to enjoy homemade spirits when Fall Church Distillers opens this spring. The establishment, at 442 S. Washington St. in Falls Church, will have two parts, says owner Mike Paluzzi: There will be a distillery with a 300-gallon still where customers can try made-on-the spot whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, … Continued