Tag: Seven Corners
Seven Corners church renovation to include a community performance space
First Christian Church in Seven Corners is planning to create a community hub as part of a major renovation project. The upgrade will coincide with the construction of apartments for seniors next to the church. The affordable housing project, Kindred Crossing, is being developed by Wesley Housing in partnership with the church. The plan, approved … Continued
Affordable housing waitlist opens next week
The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development will accept applications for the affordable housing waitlist beginning June 2 through June 8. Affordable housing is available through the Project-Based Voucher program and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project-Based Voucher Program. Applications can be submitted here when the waitlist opens at 8 a.m. on June … Continued
A food hall opens at the Eden Center
By Shane Gomez An Asian food hall and forthcoming nightlife venue is now open at the Eden Center, with a sleek futuristic interior and a variety of mom-and-pop eateries. The Pop-Up District features Thai street food at Eatsy, Vietnamese food at Sun-C, on-the-go Korean barbeque at Honey Pig Cup Bop, coffee and matcha at Doppo, … Continued
New shop specializes in grass jelly drinks
Seven Corners has a new shop specializing in Chinese grass jelly drinks. Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea is located at 6122-B Arlington Blvd. in the Willston Shopping Center. Grass jelly is made from the leaves and stalks of a certain kind of plant grown in China. Grass jelly drinks at Shuyi also have organic milk … Continued
What makes Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners special?
Fairfax County’s surveys on gateway signage for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads are now live. The surveys are the first step in the community engagement process for designing gateway signs and banners that promote the unique character of each revitalization area. “This is a prime opportunity for the community to guide the aesthetic identity and … Continued
Gateway signage in the works for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County is developing a gateway signage project for the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners commercial revitalization districts. The Community Revitalization Section (CRS) of the Department of Planning and Development is partnering with the Crossroads and Corners Coalition and the office of Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez on the project. CRS has retained the services … Continued
Woman abducted in Seven Corners
Fairfax County police arrested a man for abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Seven Corners. According to police, officers were approached by a victim in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard at about 12:40 a.m. on April 16. She said she was walking nearby when a man approached her from behind … Continued
Tiffany’s Bakery in Seven Corners is closing
After 30 years in the Seven Corners Center, Tiffany’s Bakery is closing for good. Their last day is April 26. Owner Beatrice Echegoyen plans to focus her energies on the other Tiffany’s Bakery, at 7022 Columbia Pike in Annandale. “We still want to work, but a little less,” she says. Both shops offer cakes, cookies, … Continued
Seven Corners residents oppose housing proposal at the Jefferson
Residents of the single-family neighborhood that backs up to The Jefferson Apartments in Seven Corners expressed significant concerns about a proposal to add more housing to the site. The property owner has submitted an amendment to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan to add 101 additional multifamily units on the surface parking lot at the Jefferson, … Continued
Expansion proposed for Cavalier Club
The Southern Management Co. is planning a major expansion of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners. The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development accepted a rezoning proposal for the project on March 26. The applicant proposes to develop a new 110-foot-tall mixed-use building with approximately 250 units and 5,000 square feet of commercial … Continued
Staff move in to new fire station in Seven Corners
The Fort Buffalo Fire Station has finally been completed. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department posted a short video on Facebook on March 20 showing staff moving in. A grand opening is expected to be scheduled in May. Fire Station 28, at 2949 Sleepy Hollow Road in Seven Corners, was completely demolished and replaced … Continued
Music-focused addiction recovery center to open in Seven Corners
Recovery Unplugged, an addiction recovery and behavioral health facility that uses music as part of its therapy program, is coming to Seven Corners. Executive Director David Engwall hopes to open in mid-summer. The facility will take over the entire building at 6299 Leesburg Pike, formerly occupied by Long & Foster and other tenants. Recovery Unplugged … Continued
Middle Eastern eatery opens in Seven Corners
Hamza & Madina Halal Food is now open in the Seven Corners Center. The eatery offers $10.99 platters featuring chicken, lamb, fish, kofta, or falafel over rice or salad. Other menu items include gyros, burgers, chicken sandwiches, burritos, Philly cheesesteaks, falafel, wings, cheese fries, baklava, and sweet potato pie. The eatery is designed for takeout; … Continued
Joann will close all stores following the company’s bankruptcy
Joann, the fabric and craft supply store at the Seven Corners Center, is expected to close in two or three months, although store employees haven’t been given a date yet. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, for the second time in less than a year. Joann announced plans to close all 500 … Continued
VDOT plans Route 50/Manchester intersection improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning intersection improvements on Arlington Boulevard at Manchester Street in the Seven Corners area. The improvements include: VDOT invites the community to a virtual meeting on this project on Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Register for the meeting here. To listen to the meeting without registering, call 631-992-3221. The access … Continued