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Herndon residents will have another option for grocery shopping later this fall.

Budget supermarket chain Lidl is planning to open its latest Fairfax County location at 2110 Centreville Road on Oct. 29, a spokesperson confirmed.


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A long-anticipated donut shop is still planning to open in Merrifield’s Mosaic District after an eviction scare threatened its future.

The Salty, which announced last year that it will take over the space at 2905 District Avenue vacated by Loyal Companion, is still expected to open in the future, co-owner Andy Rodriguez told FFXnow.


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Two national dessert chains are joining forces for a new paired location in the Town of Vienna.

Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins have signed a lease for the 3,484-square-foot, drive-thru restaurant at 411 Maple Avenue East, commercial real estate brokerage firm KLNB announced yesterday (Monday).


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A new spot for shoes, accessories and other apparel opened at Tysons Corner Center this week.

The fashion brand Cole Haan officially opened its doors on the second floor of the mall yesterday (Thursday), bringing a variety of leather goods to its first location in Fairfax County.


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Springfield is now home to one of the largest car dealerships in the D.C. area.

Sheehy Subaru, which celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 18 at 7501 Loisdale Road, sits at nearly 51,000 square feet, making it the largest Subaru dealership in the region, according to a company spokesperson.


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Sunday Morning Bakehouse is now serving its signature croissants and donuts in Tysons.

After giving local residents a preview with occasional pop-ups earlier this year, the bakery officially opened its doors on Sunday (Sept. 21) at 1796 Chain Bridge Road in Heming, the 28-story apartment and retail building in the Scotts Run neighborhood near the McLean Metro station.


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A busy August at Tysons Corner Center is expected to spill over into the fall with a slew of store openings.

After welcoming the ear-piercing studio Studs earlier this month and the entertainment venue Level99, along with its paired restaurant Victory Brewing, yesterday (Monday), the mall offered an updated preview today of what to expect through October 2025.


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Checkers & Rally’s is circling Fairfax County, searching for a spot that one of its drive-thru restaurants can pull into.

No specific locations have been identified yet, but the fast-food chain is actively recruiting franchisees who could introduce it to the county, according to a public relations representative, citing Springfield specifically as one possible area of interest.


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A new ear piercing studio has set up shop at Tysons Corner Center.

Studs, a growing national chain started in New York City, opened its first Virginia location at the mall’s second level near Nordstrom (1961 Chain Bridge Road, Suite J8U) on Aug. 13.


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Getting axed will take on a more literal yet more enjoyable meaning in Tysons next week with the arrival of Level99.

Ax Run, where players race along a narrow beam while dodging swinging foam axes, is one of 53 games that will test patrons’ physical and mental agility when the unique entertainment venue opens at Tysons Corner Center on Monday (Aug. 25).


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