Tag: Seven Corners
Planet Fitness moving to new spot in Seven Corners
The Planet Fitness on Wilson Boulevard at the Eden Center is moving nearby to the former Gold’s Gym spot at 6270 Arlington Blvd. in Seven Corners. The new gym should open in late October or early November, says co-owner Dave Weber. “We try to update our clubs regularly,” Weber says. The Planet Fitness at the … Continued
New Seven Corners townhouses sold quickly
Construction of the Boulevard 6060 townhouse development on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners isn’t completed yet but all 37 homes have sold out months ago. The final 17 homes are expected to be finished and occupied in September, says Andrew Wilan of Beazer Homes. Prices ranged from $750,000 to just over $900,000. There are three … Continued
Task force to resume work next month on redevelopment proposals in Annandale and Seven Corners
A mixed-use development is proposed for this site on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The Mason District task force appointed by Supervisor Penny Gross to review a series of development proposals will resume its work in August. The task force met only once, in March, before its work was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. … Continued
Supportive housing project to replace emergency family shelter in Seven Corners
The Patrick Henry Family Shelter Fairfax County plans to demolish the Patrick Henry Family Shelter in Seven Corners and replace it with a new shelter, called Patrick Henry Place, with 16 permanent supportive housing units. On June 23, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion to advertise a public hearing on eminent domain proceedings for … Continued
Police report: pursuit, larceny, burglaries
Cooper [FCPD] Officers from the Mason District Police Station on June 3 located a 2009 Mercedes SUV at Leesburg Pike and Nevius Street in Seven Corners that had been involved in a theft from a nearby business. The driver refused to stop, so officers initiated a traffic stop at about 2:40 p.m. The SUV stopped … Continued
Men arrested after stabbing incident in Seven Corners
Dohoond (left) and Ostorga [FCPS] Two men were arrested by Fairfax County Police after a stabbing indicent in the 6200 block of Wilson Boulevard in Seven Corners shortly after 11 p.m. on May 10. Three men were involved in a physical fight in a parking lot. One man who was stabbed was treated for a … Continued
Eden Center struggling during pandemic
Happier times at the Eden Center. The Eden Center, a shopping center full of small Vietnamese businesses at the edge of Seven Corners in Falls Church, is struggling during the economic collapse brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, state a report on WAMU 88.5 April 29. “The pandemic that is shuttering restaurants across the country … Continued
Needle exchange program proposed for Seven Corners
NovaSalud is based in this building at 2946 Sleepy Hollow Road. The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking community feedback on a “comprehensive harm-reduction program” that would allow heroin and other drug users to exchange their dirty needles for clean ones. The needle exchange program would save lives, as dirty needles lead to the spread … Continued
Seven Corners nail salon robbed
The Seven Corners Popeyes (left). Fairfax County Police report a commercial robbery on March 7 in Seven Corners. A man entered Nails for You at 6393 Seven Corners Center shortly after 7 p.m., implied he had a weapon, demanded money, then ran away. The suspect was described as black and wearing a hoodie. There was … Continued
K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot coming to Seven Corners
This building has been empty since Fortune closed in 2019. A K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot restaurant is coming to the building formerly occupied by the Fortune restaurant in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The building, at 6249 Seven Corners Center, is going through a total renovation. The work is just getting started, but … Continued
Giant opens in Seven Corners
Bill Randall, the manager of the Seven Corners Giant, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Giant Food officials, local leaders, employees, and customers celebrated the opening of the new Giant grocery store in Seven Corners March 6. The totally renovated 69,000-square-foot store is located in the space formerly occupied by Shoppers. Big signs help shoppers find … Continued
Task force begins review of six major development projects proposed in Mason District
The Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center has big plans for expanding. A task force of Mason District residents appointed by Supervisor Penny Gross has begun considering six development proposals as part of the South County Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process for amending the Comprehensive Plan. At the task force’s first meeting, on March 5, county planning staff … Continued
Large property in Seven Corners could be developed
The Febrey-Lothrop house. [ARLnow] The Febrey-Lothrop House, a vacant home with a fascinating history on a 9+-acre lot in Arlington adjacent to Seven Corners, could be headed to the market soon, ARLnow reported on March 4, although it is not currently for sale. The property, at 6407 Wilson Blvd., which includes a couple of outbuildings, … Continued
Gold’s Gym in Seven Corners is closing
Gold’s Gym at 6720 Arlington Blvd. in Seven Corners is closing on March 13. A message in the gym from Gold’s President Adam Zeitsiff states: “The landlord has unexpectedly exercised their early termination option on our lease. To ensure there is no interruption to your fitness journey, we will be relocating our members to Gold’s … Continued
It’s official: The Seven Corners Sears is closing
A sign in the Seven Corners Sears. [Freddy Ramirez] The Seven Corners Sears is closing April 12. There are deep discounts throughout the store. Signs in the store say all sales are final, no returns are allowed, and points may be redeemed on purchases. Just last week several employees insisted the store was not closing, … Continued