Tag: Mosaic District
Self-driving vehicle selected for Merrifield shuttle
The EZ10 self-driving shuttle Dominion Energy selected the French company, EasyMile, for the autonomous electric shuttle pilot project planned for the Merrifield area, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority announced. EasyMile’s EZ10 self-driving vehicle will shuttle passengers between the Dunn Loring Metro station and the Mosaic District. The EZ10 model has a track record of more … Continued
Police bust prostitution ring in Mosaic
The Avalon Mosaic. Fairfax County Police arrested a man and woman in a raid on a prostitution ring operated in an apartment in the Mosaic District in Merrifield, according to a report on Fox 5 News. Feng Ni, 32, and Jeumin Lu, 35, both of Falls Church, were charged with felony sex trafficking. Police reportedly … Continued
Capital Bikeshares now available in Merrifield
A Capital Bikeshares station in Tysons. [Tysons Reporter] There are now three Capital Bikeshare stations in Merrifield, allowing people to rent a bike for a one-way ride from kiosks at the Mosaic District, Dunn Loring Metro Station, and Merrilee Drive and Lauren Elizabeth Lane. Bike sharing is designed as a last-mile solution to get from … Continued
Bookstore opens in Mosaic District
A Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the Mosaic District April 24. Despite being much smaller than traditional Barnes & Noble stores, it has about 24,000 titles, a café with Starbucks products, and a children’s area with a Lego table. The store, 2921 District Ave., Merrifield, has a focus on local authors and plans to … Continued
FreshFarm will operate a farmers market at Mosaic
Springtime is the start of farmer market season. [FreshFarm] The Mosaic District is not losing its farmers market after all, as we reported March 23 (erroneously, it turns out). The Mosaic Central Farm Market, operated by Central Farm Markets, is moving to George Marshall High School as of April 7, as we said. But Mosaic … Continued
Mosaic District is losing its farmers market
The market at Mosaic. Update, 3/29/19: FreshFarm will operate a farmers market at Mosaic. The Mosaic Central Farm Market, after six years at the Mosaic District in Merrifield, is moving to George Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, in two weeks. The new market, to be known as NOVA Central Farm Market, will … Continued
Driverless shuttle service planned for Merrifield
An example of an autonomous shuttle in a report on economic initiatives submitted by the Fairfax County Executive’s Office to the Board of Supervisors. [City of Arlington, Texas] The first autonomous shuttle service in Fairfax County – and most likely the state of Virginia – could be operating within a year or so between the … Continued
Local entrepreneur busts a move with the Wizards
Members of the Wizdom dance team perform on WJLA. Theresa Cizmar is third from the left. Theresa Cizmar, the owner of the Auntie Te’s consignment shop, has found a new calling at the age of 64. She’s a dancer with Wizdom, the Washington Wizards’ hip-hop senior dance team that debuted in September. They perform at … Continued
New shops, restaurants coming to Mosaic District
The Mosaic District has brand-new murals, including this one by Kelsey Montague on Strawberry Lane. Lots of changes are in the works at the Mosaic District in Merrifield. Sundance, a national retailer selling women’s clothing inspired by American artisans, rustic furniture, and home décor, will open its first store in the D.C. area on District … Continued
Craft brewery opens in Mosaic
Caboose Commons, a three-story craft brewery in the Mosaic District, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 29. Caboose Commons, housed in a former warehouse at 2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax, is an outgrowth of Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna. It serves as a coffeehouse, as well as a taproom, and serves breakfast every day, small pates, a … Continued
New creative play space opens in Mosaic District
A new innovative play space for young children and babies opened in the Mosaic District in Merrifield July 14. Nook, at 2905 District Ave., offers a quiet place with a muted color scheme where kids up to 5 years old can experience self-paced independent play. There’s a ball pit, a kitchen nook with a toy … Continued
Mosaic District to get new pizza place
[Oak Craft Pizza] Oath Craft Pizza is coming to the Mosaic District in Merrifield. The fast-casual chain started in Nantucket, Mass., in 2015 and has four locations in the Boston area. The new restaurant is expected to open this fall at 2905 District Avenue. What makes Oath Craft Pizza different is its use of “sustainably … Continued
Aunie Te’s leaving Annandale for Mosaic
“Auntie Te” (center) and daughters. Auntie Te’s, the little gem of a high-end consignment shop in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale, is moving to the Mosaic District in Merrifield. “After 10 years in our current location and many rent increases, we have decided to move on,” said owner Theresa Cizmar in an email to … Continued
What’s new at Mosaic?
District Avenue in Mosaic. The Mosaic District wants to help you meet your New Year’s fitness goals. Edens, the development company that owns the retail center in Merrifield, is hosting the Move at Mosaic program through Feb. 5, with fitness activities, challenges, and prizes. Mosaic visitors can pick up a Move at Mosaic bingo card at … Continued
Caboose Brewery coming to Mosaic District
A brewery is planned for this vacant warehouse. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved special zoning exception Nov. 1 to allow the Caboose Brewing Co. to develop a new brewery, tasting room, and beer garden in an old warehouse on Eskridge Road next to the Mosaic District in Merrifield. The facility will have seating … Continued