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Police: Man dies days after head-on crash in Clifton

Published February 5, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated February 5, 2024 at 3:11PM

Clifton Road at Johnny Moore Lane (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 3:05 p.m.) An 85-year-old man who crashed head-on into a sedan on Clifton Road last month has died.

The crash may have been the result of a medical emergency suffered by 85-year-old Manassas resident Charles McCallister, who was driving north on Clifton Road during the afternoon rush hour on Jan. 24 when he veered over the center line and collided with a 2017 Honda Civic, the Fairfax County Police Department says.

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Botox and medical spa to fill space at Chesterbrook Shopping Center this summer

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 5, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated February 7, 2024 at 10:31AM

A "self-care" provider, newly identified as SkinSpirit, is coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 10:30 a.m. on 2/7/2024) Chesterbrook Shopping Center is bringing in a pair of beauty services retailers to complement its ongoing exterior makeover.

This summer, the McLean shopping center will welcome the first Virginia location of SkinSpirit, the nation’s “leading provider of Botox and filler,” property owner Federal Realty announced last week.

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New Tysons senior living community nears opening of first high-rise

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 5, 2024 at 10:15AM

The Mather Tysons is a 293-unit senior living apartment complex on Westpark Drive (courtesy Mather)

Older residents will have a new housing option in Tysons next month.

After almost two years of construction, The Mather Tysons will start opening the first of its two high-rise apartment buildings at 7929 Westpark Drive during the first week of March, according to Mather Senior Vice President of Connections and Sales Gale Morgan.

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Capital One Park in Tysons sets schedule for second season of baseball

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 2, 2024 at 3:30PM

Capital One Park in Tysons will kick off its second season of baseball on Feb. 17, 2024 (courtesy Capital One Center)

Capital One Park is winding up for another year of baseball.

Capital One Center unveiled a schedule yesterday (Thursday) for the ballpark’s second season since it opened at 1820 Dolley Madison Drive in Tysons on March 31, 2023.

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Nonprofit that serves free meals gets support for continuing McLean operations

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 2, 2024 at 11:00AM

SevaTruck provides free meals at the Annandale Community Center in March 2023 (courtesy Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services)

A food truck that delivers free meals throughout Fairfax County has encountered nothing but support in its bid to stay long-term at the Lewinsville Center in McLean, county staff recently told the Fairfax County Planning Commission.

The commission gave SevaTruck Foundation another endorsement by recommending after a public hearing on Jan. 24 that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve a special exception amendment so the nonprofit can continue to operate out of the center, which includes a senior center, adult day care and two child care programs.

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Infared sauna studio eyes West Falls Church for first Virginia location

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 2, 2024 at 9:30AM

Perspire Sauna Studio is expanding to Virginia with three franchises planned in Fairfax County (courtesy Perspire Sauna Studio)

An expanding chain of sauna studios is targeting West Falls Church for its introduction to Virginia.

Local entrepreneurs Michael Sobhi and Michael Baffa will open three Perspire Sauna Studio franchises in Fairfax County under a recently signed agreement with the California-based company, which offers infrared sauna and red-light therapy services.

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BREAKING: Fairfax County casino bill put on hold until next year

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 5:30PM | Updated February 2, 2024 at 11:32AM

State Sen. Dave Marsden presents SB 675, which would make Fairfax County eligible for a casino, before a Senate resources subcommittee (via Virginia Senate)

(Updated at 11:30 a.m. on 2/2/2024) The push to allow a casino in Fairfax County has stalled — at least for 2024.

A Virginia Senate subcommittee voted this afternoon (Thursday) to “continue” Senate Bill 675 until next year so a more in-depth analysis of the potential casino can be conducted.

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Idylwood Plaza adds nail and yoga salon, has two restaurants on the way

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 8:29PM

Miyu Beauty and Wellbeing, a nail salon that also offers yoga and pilates classes, is opening at Idylwood Plaza (courtesy Federal Realty)

(Updated at 8:30 p.m. on 2/6/2024) Idylwood Plaza is shaking up its retail mix to start 2024.

The shopping center on Leesburg Pike in Idylwood will usher in its newest tenant, MIYU Beauty & Wellbeing, with a grand opening celebration at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Falls Church City Vice Mayor Letty Hardi and Councilmember Marybeth Connelly are expected to attend.

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Annandale HS teacher wins Grammy Award for music education

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 1:15PM | Updated February 1, 2024 at 2:26PM

Annandale High School Orchestra Director Annie Ray with her students (courtesy FCPS)

(Updated at 2:25 p.m.) Annandale High School’s orchestra director is on her way to Los Angeles for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

Annie Ray, who teaches music and leads the orchestra program at the school, is the winner of the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award, CBS Mornings announced today.

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Noodles & Company closes longtime Vienna location

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 10:15AM

Noodles and Company has vacated its longtime Vienna Marketplace location (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Noodles & Company has closed its doors in the Town of Vienna.

The fast-casual noodle chain had anchored the Vienna Marketplace shopping center at the corner of Maple Avenue and Park Street for nearly 20 years. Now, the windows at 201 Maple Avenue East have gone dark, the linguine-ladling storefront sign stripped down.