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

Economic pilot program can spur revitalization of Bailey’s Crossroads

Bailey’s Crossroads has a significantly higher population density and lower household income than the average for Fairfax County. It has strong retail performance despite some vacancies; a decent, but not great, level of walkability; and a lack of parks. Those are some of the key takeaways from a draft profile of the community by the … Continued

Apartments would displace The Block

The Eastgate mixed-use development proposed for John Marr Drive in Annandale will have 280 apartments, ground-floor retail, and an above-ground garage. Land use attorney Scott Adams of McGuire Woods presented an update on the project at the July 25 meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee. Adams represents Insight Property Group which is developing … Continued

Cabinet shop to open in Annandale

Synergy Cabinets has moved into the former Radio Shack spot at 7048 Little River Turnpike in the Little River Shopping Center in Annandale. Owner Osman Eskioglu hopes to open in about two weeks. Related story: Home renovation company opens in Annandale Synergy sells kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and countertops to homeowners and contractors. The shop … Continued

Annandale is getting a new grocery store

Construction is underway on a Megamart Supermarket at 4415 John Marr Drive in Annandale. It’s going into a storefront that’s been vacant since Party Co. closed in March 2020. Megamart is a regional grocery chain specializing in Hispanic items with 11 stores in Virginia and Maryland. The Virginia stores are in Arlington, Alexandria, and Manassas. … Continued