The autonomous Relay shuttle that has been puttering around Merrifield will stay in operation at least through the end of this year.
Fairfax County accepted additional funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation last week to extend its pilot project through December 2022, as it hopes the recent decline in COVID-19 cases will boost the shuttle’s ridership.
(Updated at 5:15 p.m. on 3/30/2022) Health fanatics will have a new reason to visit the Mosaic District later this spring.
Pressed, a California company whose plant-based juices can be found in many grocers and coffee shops, will open a new store in the Merrifield development. This will be its first retail site in Virginia, though there are two stores in D.C.
(Updated at 3 p.m.) A D.C.-based Indian restaurant is coming soon to Fairfax County.
RASA, a fast casual restaurant started by two best friends, plans to open in the Mosaic District at 2905 District Avenue, according to county records.
Sunglass Hut has set its sights at the Mosaic District.
The international sunglasses retailer, which has its roots in Florida, plans to open up shop at 2920 District Avenue.
Shake Shack, a burger-and-shake restaurant, plans to open in Merrifield’s Mosaic District this spring.
A company representative tells FFXnow that while an opening date has not been determined, the burger joint expects to announce its grand opening in the coming weeks.
