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Pan Am Shopping Center in Merrifield is getting a new name to go with its modernizing look.

The 228,000-square-foot, Safeway-anchored shopping center will now be called Providence Place, a nod to its location within Fairfax County’s Providence District, Federal Realty Investment Trust, the property owner, announced today (Monday).


Around Town

Balducci’s Food Lovers Market is back in McLean with a fresh look and more floor space for shoppers to explore.

After a six-month renovation, the gourmet grocery store, known for its prepared dishes, fresh seafood and locally sourced meats, hosted a grand re-opening ceremony last Friday (Sept. 13) to showcase the extensive remodel.


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A pair of buildings in Reston’s Campus Commons office park may soon get a facelift, including a less common upgrade for office spaces: pickleball.

TF Cornerstone, the property owner of 1900 and 1902 Campus Commons Drive, has asked Fairfax County to determine whether proposed amenity upgrades conform to the conditions of the existing development.


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Reston Regional Library is set to reopen on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. after an 11-week closure for renovations.

The building — which is nearing the end of its life — underwent critical renovations throughout the summer, including ADA improvements for the main public restrooms, upgrades for all lighting fixtures, replacement of carpet in key areas, updates to public meeting rooms, and general paint, cleaning and blind repairs.


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Panda Express is zooming into the Town of Herndon.

The fast-food chain will take over the former Burger King drive-thru restaurant at 598 Elden Street, proposing renovations that the Herndon Architectural Review Board will discuss at a work session tonight (Wednesday).


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Giant Food has reopened its store at the corner of Fairfax County Parkway and Huntsman Blvd in Burke after a major remodel, offering special promotions to celebrate the grand opening.

Located at 7501 Huntsman Blvd, the updated store now features a range of new amenities designed to enhance the shopping experience.


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Mars is upgrading its longtime headquarters in McLean.

The candy and pet food manufacturer announced yesterday (Tuesday) that, this August, it will begin a multi-year renovation of the two-story office building at 6885 Elm Street that has served as its global corporate base since 1984.


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The renovations at Reston’s Glade Tennis Courts, which were initially damaged by a storm in 2018, are nearing completion and expected to wrap up by Labor Day weekend.

Crews are currently installing a French drain — a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that directs water away from an area — at the front entrance to address previous runoff issues, Reston Association Director of Capital Projects Chris Schumaker said in a YouTube video released last Friday (July 26).


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Fairfax County Public Schools can move ahead with a renovation of Armstrong Elementary School in Reston.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the project without discussion after a public hearing on June 25, setting the stage for an expansion that will give the school additional space and updated amenities.


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