Wednesday, May 15, 2013
At the moment, the Halle Companies is not sure how long the restaurant will be closed.
Asian restaurant King's Buffet recently closed for remodeling. Neal Krysinski with the Halle Companies, property owners of the Kingstowne Shopping Center and part of Kingstowne Town Center, said King's Buffet is still a tenant for the space and will reopen once remodeling is complete. On Wednesday, Krysinski said the restaurant owners are currently negotiating with the Halle Companies about the space, but they are not sure how long the restaurant will remain closed. Keep up with Kingstowne business news by signing up for our daily newsletter. Learn more here!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
La Madeleine expanding from eight locations in the region to 31 in the next few years.
Get ready for croissants and French onion soup. The French-themed bakery and cafe La Madeleine will expand its locations over the next three or four years. One of those locations will be in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria, opening in 2014, according to a recent article in The Washington Post. The bakery is also consideridng opening locations in Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase and Glendale. La Madeleine has 63 locations across the United States, with 10 opening this year. It's owned by Le Duff America, a privately owned company. A phone call to La Madeleine's corporate office in Dallas was not returned Monday. The Kingstowne area has multiple shopping centers including the Kingstowne Shopping Center, the Festival at Manchester Lakes and the …
Monday, May 13, 2013
After 20 years on WRQX, the station pulls the plug on popular morning radio program.
For those who listen to Mix-107.3 FM, "Love your show babe," was the signature sign-off for morning show host Jack Diamond and it was also how listeners signed off when calling in to the show. Loyal listeners may have noticed that Diamond was missing in the mornings the past two weeks, replaced temporarily by various hosts. But Diamond's not on vacation — he's off the station for good, according to the station. Two weeks ago, the Washington DC radio station WRQX-FM, owned by Cumulus Media, deleted all references to the popular longtime radio host on its Web site and loyal listeners unknowingly heard the last morning show by Diamond after 22 years on the radio station. Will you listen to the new syndicated show taking its place? Take our …
Take a look at some of the most luxurious properties for sale in Virginia and DC.
Maybe you don't need waterfront views or woodsy acreage. Or a wine grotto, a pool or a home with a historic pedigree. Some people, though, apparently do—and they're willing to spend a lot of money to have those amenities in DC or Northern Virginia. We can all dream, can't we? In addition to dreaming, we can take a look inside some of the most exclusive, amazing homes for sale right now in Virginia and DC. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 31 Patches around the region. WOW: Annandale $1 Million Home Features Loft WOW: $3.4 Million Clifton Home Features Wine Cellar WOW: $1-Plus Million on More Than 5 Acres in Lorton WOW: $849,000 Home on the Market in Kingstowne WOW: Chantilly Home Includes 15-Car Garage WOW…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority officials say despite high number, sequestration will cause job growth to slow down.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) helped bring more than 1,400 jobs from 27 different companies during the first quarter of 2013. Salient Federal Solutions, a company that provides information techonology support to government and commercial customers, created the most opportunity countywide, adding 530 jobs in Fairfax, FCEDA officials said Friday. “In today’s environment, any business growth is remarkable,” FCEDA President and CEO Jerry Gordon said in a statement. But the number of new jobs was still down from the first quarter of 2012, when the FCEDA worked with 46 different businesses to bring in nearly 2,000 jobs. Gordon told Patch the slowdown was caused by cold feet from business owners, who hesitated to grow…
Friday, May 10, 2013
Construction on the building will be completed next month.
Construction on the office building next to Kohl's in Kingstowne is nearing completion, but as of Tuesday Jones Lang LaSalle hasn't confirmed any leases for the space. Broker David Stoudt said the marble tiles for the lobby area have been received and the building should be ready by June. Stoudt said businesses have shown some interest in the space but no leases have been signed. Previously, Stoudt told Patch the questions surrounding sequestration and the Northern Virginia economy could be the reason prospective tenants have not yet confirmed leases. In June, Jones Lang LaSalle will begin hosting broker events to drum up more interest in the space. The office building is 113,500 sq. ft. and is owned by the Halle Companies, which also owns…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The company released its quarterly earnings report Monday.
Between Jan. 1 and March 31, Vornado Realty Trust spent $8.8 million on the Springfield Mall renovation, which is more than the company has spent on any other projects in its pipeline, according to the Washington Business Journal. The transformation of the Springfield Mall into the Springfield Town Center is expected to cost Vornado $225 million by the middle of 2014. When completed, the new town center will be 1.3 million sq. ft., accessible to about 800,000 people with an estimated household income of more than $117,000 a year and growing, according to the Vornado website. Some features, Springfield and surrounding area residents should expect, include a multi-screen cinema, a new main entrance with valet parking, a health club, 700-seat…
The shop is currently finalizing county inspections.
Tropical Smoothie at Landsdowne Centre in Kingstowne is currently finalizing county inspections in preparation for its opening in late May or early June. The space still has a "coming soon" sign on the windows. Don Woodley, commercial leasing agent with A.J. Dwoskins & Associates, Inc. said Tropical Smoothie is scheduled to open by early June at the latest. Woodley said the permits and inspections process in Fairfax County is very long and time consuming. It's also inconvenient for the owners of any small business considering they still have to pay to lease the space while preparing to open, he noted. Tropical Smoothie will be located in a 1,400 sq. ft. space and will join the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, Blimpie, and Red Hot & Blue BBQ …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Peek inside these amazing homes for sale in Virginia and DC.
Maybe you don't need his-and-her master bathrooms. Or a wine grotto, a pool or acres of land. Some people, though, apparently do—and they're willing to spend a lot of money to have those amenities in DC or Northern Virginia. We can all dream, can't we? In addition to dreaming, we can take a look inside some of the most exclusive, amazing homes for sale in Virginia and DC. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 31 Patches around the region. Great Falls Wow House: No More Shared Bathrooms Wow House for Sale in Fredericksburg: Grand City Living on Hanover Street Wow House for Sale in Arlington: Patio, Pond, Porch Wow House for Sale in Manassas: Lots of Office Space Wow House for Sale in Centreville: Lawn, Stream…
Friday, May 3, 2013
Find some hidden treasures at these Northern Virginia yard sales.
Below is a sampling of yard and estate sales from around the region this weekend. Alexandria Estate sale When/where: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 305 Kentucky Ave. What: Books, china, and baking goods. More information. Neighborhood Yard Sale When/where: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the neighborhood near the intersection of Adrienne Drive and Southwood Drive What: Antiques, furniture, and children’s items. More information. Community Yard Sale When/where: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7550 on Saturday at 7550 Thomas Grant Drive What: Many sellers with clothes, electronics, collectibles. More information. Burke Church Yard Sale When/where: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Church, 9800 Burke Lake Road What: A …
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9:25 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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