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December Sales Helped Merchants
Despite last minute spike in sales, Alexandria merchants want free parking returned
December Sales Helped Merchants
December Saved The Year
Alexandria retail merchants want free parking returned.
December Saved The Year
December Sales Helped Merchants
Despite last minute spike in sales, Alexandria merchants want free parking returned
December Sales Helped Merchants
December Saved The Year
Alexandria retail merchants want free parking returned.
December Saved The Year
Fast-Food Restaurants for Centreville Square
Fast-Food Restaurants for Centreville Square
The Fairfax Mosaic of Holiday Fun
The Mosaic District offers a tapestry of shopping, dining and entertainment for the holidays.
Since its official opening in September, the Mosaic District in Fairfax has created a buzz among local shoppers.
Quick Relief for Holiday Stress
Simple strategies for bringing down anxiety levels in a hurry.
“Listen to your favorite relaxation music on your iPod as you shop. It can help reduce anxiety in overcrowded shops. Reserve time to relax or meditate at peak times of stress.” — Michelle Walters-Edwards, Marymount University
New Restaurant To Open at Cabin John Shopping Center
Owner of Grilled Oyster Company cites “good location.”
Raw, freshly shucked oysters, Chesapeake Bay crab dishes, grilled clams, local farm chopped salad, prime rib, blackened chicken wings — these menu items and much more will be featured at the newest restaurant in the Cabin John Shopping Center.
Potomac: ‘Shop for a Cause’
Metropolitan Community Club Fall Craft Show returns this weekend.
The season for holiday shopping is upon us again. It’s time to start thinking about a gift list — what to buy for loved ones, friends and business associates, not to mention gifts for teachers, housekeepers and all the people who helped you and your family in various ways this year. It’s only 77 days until Christmas and 58 days until Hanukah — so scribble a list and plan a budget.
Serving up ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Arlington
Performed at Bishop O'Connell High School on April 6.
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Making a Project U-Turn?
City contemplates proposal to change course of a VDOT project that could impact nearby shopping center.
Making a Project U-Turn?
A Sanctuary for Cigar-Lovers
Solving world problems at Burke Cigar Shop.
“This is a place where everybody knows your name, or nickname, where we solve the world’s problem.” —Tim Jeter, a retired Fairfax County firefighter
Editorial: Why Shop Small? Shop Large Locally
Small business Saturday isn’t enough; don’t wait until then, and don’t stop after that.
There is a joy to shopping in local stores at the holidays, to participating in community traditions and celebrations, to walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Warning
A sign set up Sept. 29 on Fort Hunt Road at Belle View Shopping Center warned residents of heavy rains expected.
Community Notes
Community Notes
Letter: Grateful Locally
Your Op Ed piece ["Shop Locally, Shop in Fairfax," Connection, Nov. 21-27, 2013] prompted me to share my story of how important small businesses are in my community.
Alexandria: Zarek Honored for Service with The Twig
Starlet G. Zarek of Alexandria was honored last month for her 25 years of service to The Twig, the junior auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Week in Vienna
Week in Vienna