Tag: Seven Corners
Route 7 BRT project advances
The Envision Route 7 project has advanced to the mobility analysis phase for the segment through Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners. The project, led by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, calls for a bus rapid transit (BRT) route along a 14-mile corridor along Leesburg Pike between Tysons and either the Mark Center or the future … Continued
Motorcylist suffering life-threatening injuries from hit-and-run crash
An adult male on a motorcycle was struck in a hit-and-run crash at Leesburg Pike and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners last night, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim is in the hospital with a life-threatening condition. The driver fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.
Music is the key to addiction recovery
Recovery Unplugged, a new addiction treatment center in Seven Corners, uses music as a catalyst to help people change their lives. The center offers holistic treatment for mental and behavioral health, as well as detox for addiction, said Riley Osborne, the company’s chief growth officer, at an open house on Sept. 30. Recovery Unplugged … Continued
Padaek owner named Restaurateur of the Year
The DMV’s premier Laotian chef Seng Luangrath, the owner of several restaurants, including Padaek in Seven Corners, was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. The award was presented on Aug. 3 at the 43rd annual RAMMYS Gala at the Walter Washington Convention Center. The RAMMY awards recognize the “exceptional ability … Continued
Sign design options revealed for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads
Design consultants hired by Fairfax County’s Community Revitalization Section presented several gateway signage concepts for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads at a meeting on July 30. Ashton Design came up with several options for Seven Corners incorporating a symbol consisting of a star formed by seven number 7s. The symbol represents the convergence of many … Continued
Falls Church hires a Vietnamese outreach specialist
The City of Falls Church has hired a Vietnamese outreach specialist to advance the city’s relationship with the Vietnamese community. Le Nguyen (Nguyễn Ngọc Lễ), a former journalist, most recently with Voice of America, is using his Vietnamese heritage and bilingual fluency to engage with the community. Related story: City of Falls Church commits to preserving … Continued
Stream project underway in Seven Corners
A stream restoration project underway in Seven Corners is aimed at reducing erosion in the Long Branch stream within the Hollybrooke community, between Patrick Henry Drive and Arlington Boulevard. The Fairfax County Stormwater Management Division is rebuilding 575 linear feet of the channel and stabilizing the stream banks, says Matthew Shepherd, project manager. Work on … Continued
Summer bootcamp teaches students coding
Nearly 30 students recently completed a Youth Coding Bootcamp hosted by Comunidad, a nonprofit community development organization based at the Wilston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners. The weeklong summer program immersed middle and high school students in creative, real-world problem-solving using block-based coding, said Comunidad Executive Director Maralee Gutierrez. The students worked on micro:bits, pocket-sized … Continued
Seven Corners office buildings sold
The two high-rise office buildings at the Seven Corners intersection recently sold for 13 percent less than what they were acquired for six years ago, the Washington Business Journal reports. Sage Ventures bought the two 13-story office towers at 6400 and 6402 Arlington Blvd. from BoundTrain Real Estate in June for $33.7 million. BoundTrain bought … Continued
Justice Park tennis courts to get a makeover
The worn-out tennis courts at Justice Park in Seven Corners are finally getting an upgrade. The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin reconstruction work on the courts early next week. The project includes “crack filling, birdbath levelling, new fencing, and a complete level construction repair to improve the playing surface and user experience.” The work … Continued
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