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Discussions underway on a community resource center at Heritage Mall
The former site of Crossfit Annandale. Fairfax County officials and the Webb Cos., the owner of Heritage Mall, are hopeful that a “community resource center” could be established in the space formerly occupied by CrossFit Annandale in the rear of the shopping center. When the Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning … Continued
Improvements under way at Heritage Mall parking lot
The parking lot at Heritage Mall is getting an upgrade. The JSI Paving and Construction Co. is putting in islands that will eventually have trees, handicapped parking spaces and ramps by the CVS and H Mart, a new sidewalk on Commons Drive, and a regraded swale along Heritage Drive, says foreman Luis Hernandez. When that … Continued
Two businesses open in Barcroft Plaza
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross (center) joins Navy Federal officials in a ribbon-cutting at the credit union’s new branch in Barcroft Plaza. Navy Federal Credit Union and Pearle Vision opened in Barcroft Plaza Aug. 12. Navy Federal only serves active members of the military, military family members, veterans, and employees of the Department of Defense. Manager Elleni … Continued
Lidl grocery store coming to Pinecrest Plaza
A Lidl store on Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas. A Lidl grocery store is expected to open next year in Pinecrest Plaza in the space formerly occupied by Staples. Neither the Lidl company nor the Edens real estate company, which owns the retail center at 6548 Little River Turnpike, have responded to requests for confirmation. … Continued
Landmark Plaza to showcase upcoming changes at Taste of Annandale
Landmark Plaza HHH Landmark LLC, the owners of the Plaza at Landmark and Fair City Mall, is again supporting the Taste of Annandale as a Gold sponsor. The Taste of Annandale is a street festival Oct. 5 on Tom Davis Drive with live entertainment, children’s program, food vendors, beer garden, pet show, and much more. … Continued
Seven Corners Shoppers will close Sept. 1
The Shoppers at Seven Corners. The Shoppers grocery store in the Seven Corners shopping center will close Sept. 1, the Washington Business Journal reports. That store, at 6360 Seven Corners Center, has been sold to Giant, which will begin a $750,000 renovation later in September. It’s one of several stores in the Shoppers chain that … Continued
Planning Commission defers decision on Lincolnia
The Plaza at Landmark on Little River Turnpike. Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission expressed some concerns about the final report on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study, which was presented at a hearing June 26. Specifically, commissioners said the plan should have stronger language on affordable housing and questioned why the … Continued
Crossroads Safeway closes June 22
The Safeway at Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing on June 22, and it appears no new tenants for that space – or the long-empty HH Gregg store – have been lined up. Here’s what we heard from Alex Shiel, director of leading and brokerage with the Rappaport Co.: “We are just as excited … Continued
Chico’s will stay at Barcroft Plaza
Brazilian dancer Danielle Areco celebrates a successful outcome for Chico’s Natural Pet Market at a Yappy Hour event at the store May 24. Chico’s Natural Pet Market will stay in Barcroft Plaza – at least for another year. That is happening, in no small part, because Chico’s owner Danielle Areco, mobilized her customers and the … Continued
Dressbarn is closing
Dressbarn in the Seven Corners shopping center. Another big retailer is closing down, meaning more empty storefronts in our area. The Ascena Retail Group announced May 20 that is shutting down all 650 Dressbarn stores. That includes the stores in the Seven Corners Center, Fair City Mall, Kingstowne Center, and Greenbriar Town Center in Fairfax … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market engages community in fight to stay at Barcroft Plaza
Danielle Areco (left) and Del. Kaye Kory speak at a community meeting at Chico’s Natural Pet Market. With only three weeks until her lease expires May 31, Danielle Areco is continuing her fight to keep Chico’s Natural Pet Market at Barcroft Plaza Areco convened a second meeting May 9 to update customers and supporters on … Continued
Pet store facing eviction reaches out to the community
Chico’s owner Danielle Areco speaks at a community meeting at the store. More than 30 people came to a community meeting at Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza April 25 to discuss strategies for helping the store stay in business. Chico’s is struggling to remain open in the face of a pending … Continued
Hello Aldi, goodbye Safeway
There are going to be some grocery store changes Bailey’s Crossroads. Aldi will open in the former Babies R Us store at 5700 Columbia Pike, and the Safeway in the Crossroads Center at 5710 Columbia Pike is closing on June 25.
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
Help save Chico’s Natural Pet Market
Chico’s Natural Pet Market, a popular store at 6349-A Columbia Pike, in Barcroft Plaza, is facing some challenges, and the company’s founder and president, Danielle Areco, is inviting customers and community members to the store on Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m., to help brainstorm possible solutions. There will be refreshments, including Brazilian hors d’oeuvres … Continued