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New Mixed-Use Development Named Beacon Square Coming To Annapolis

A new mixed-use development with 500+ housing units is coming to Parole. The 13-acre site will replace an office park near the town center.

Developers move forward on $380M town center in Prince William County

The developers planning the huge North Woodbridge Town Center in Prince William County and moving ahead with the project.

With Store Closures, Mall Redevelopments, Tysons Retail Enters A New Generation

Tysons has long been one of the mid-Atlantic's largest retail hubs, with two major malls and a series of strip centers drawing shoppers from around the region.

Downtown Columbia will see more construction, leasing and new restaurants in 2022

If 2020 was a building year for Downtown Columbia, 2021 was the year of openings. A slew of new restaurants and eateries joined Howard Hughes Corp.'s Merriweather District, the growing …

Restaurant Roundup: What’s Next for Downtown Columbia Dining

There was a time, not so long ago, when the idea of dining in the suburbs conjured up visions of fast food drive-thrus and shopping malls brimming with chain …

County board approves rezoning for major expansion of The Boro

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday (Tuesday) to approve a pair of rezoning applications that will expand the Tysons mixed-use community with 1.1 million square feet of housing, retail, and other amenities.

Halley Rise development looks to move forward on timber office

A Brookfield Properties executive has detailed the company’s plans to advance a state-of-the-art office building in Reston for the Halley Rise development.

Privai Spa + Salon Debuts With Six Locations in DC Region

Privai, a luxury skin and body care line, has signed six leases in the Washington, D.C., region to debut its new Privai Spa + Salon.

New spa salon concept to replace former salon in Spectrum Center

A new spa salon concept will replace space vacated by Red Door, a spa that closed permanently due to the pandemic last year.

Bluestone Lane opens first Virginia Cafe at The Boro

Bluestone Lane officially opened the doors of its cafe at The Boro on October 13th, marking the first foray into Virginia for the New York-based but Australia-inspired company.

Tesla to open first Arlington dealership

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) appears to be filling the high-end auto dealership void left by Maserati's closure in South Arlington.

Matchbox, Big Buns to open in McLean space subleased from a grocer

Thompson Hospitality Corp. is bringing its Matchbox and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers chains to a McLean retail center.

New Mixed-Use Projects In Office-Heavy Tysons Could Help Soften Impact Of Remote Work

Tysons, the largest suburban office market in the D.C. region, has long been dependent on people driving their cars into work every day.

&pizza Grabs Another Slice of Loudoun County

D.C.'s &pizza plans to open a new location at One Loudoun as it works to expand its presence in Northern Virginia and beyond.

748 Units, a Grocery Store, and a Sandlot: The First Phase of the “Bridge District”

A Redbrick LMD-led development team has filed a design review application for a mixed-use project in Poplar Point at 632 Howard Road SE, an area that the development team …

Rock climbing center to replace former Tysons furniture store

The owners of a Manassas rock climbing center plan to open a new location in Tysons, replacing a shuttered furniture store about halfway between the Greensboro and Spring Hill …

Meridian Group details next phase of The Boro — and its new development partners

The developers behind one of the largest projects in Tysons are pulling the trigger on its next phase, the team announced Monday.

Inside the first residences coming online at Reston’s massive Halley Rise

They're the first of 1,800 planned units at the D.C. area's largest active construction project.

Medium Rare signs new 10 year lease in Cleveland Park

“Property developer and investor Grosvenor Americas has announced a 10-year lease extension with Medium Rare at the popular steakhouse’s flagship location, 3500 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C

Cafritz Adds Retail, Shifts Plans For Huge Second Phase Of Fort Totten Development

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has landed two new retailers for its major Fort Totten mixed-use project, and the shape of its second phase is changing.

Scoop: New ice cream shop opens in The Boro

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams — a Ohio-based ice cream franchise — has opened a new scoop shop in The Boro in Tysons.

Urban Outfitters Inks Lease at Circle East MXU Project in Towson

Retail Properties of America (RPAI) has secured an 8,300-square-foot lease with retailer Urban Outfitters at Circle East, a mixed-use redevelopment project in downtown Towson, MD.

Yardbird Arrives in D.C. With a Lofty Reputation Built on Southern Decadence

Fried chicken fans, rejoice. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar — the popular Miami restaurant best known for comfort foods like buttermilk biscuits, lobster mac and cheese, and crispy, thick-battered …

‘We had to pivot in everything that we did’: How Chase has continued to expand in Maryland during the pandemic

Two Chase branches in Canton and Pikesville opened their doors for the first time earlier this month and more are on the way as the bank shows no signs …

More Residential Development, And a New Partner, Coming to The Boro in Tysons

Plans for the next phase of the The Boro development in Tysons are coming together, complete with new condos, apartments and a senior living facility — and one of the …

Shake Shack in Towson’s Circle East to Open Saturday

The fast-food restaurant Shake Shack is set to open its doors in downtown Towson on Saturday, the first eatery to come online at the Circle East redevelopment.

Buccini/Pollin Group Completes Capitalization of $105 Million Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

The Buccini/Pollin Group has completed the $105.1 million project capitalization for the 13-story, 235-room Washington Marriott Capitol Hill / NoMa hotel in Washington D.C.

Downtown Columbia’s next residential building now has a name, and a timeline

Howard Hughes Corp. will break ground this month on Downtown Columbia's next mixed-use building, a seven-story complex within the developer's emerging Merriweather District.

Food hall coming to Riverdale Park this summer

A new food hall is set to arrive at The Station at Riverdale Park this summer

Menomale Brings Its Acclaimed Neapolitan Pizza — and Lots More — to a New Outpost in NoMa

The Brookland staple’s new Northeast location adds Roman-style pan pizza, made-to-order pasta, and an attached deli.

D.C.-Area Mall Owners Pursue Huge Redevelopments, For Struggling And Strong Properties Alike

The D.C. area's wealth and stability have allowed its malls to weather the coronavirus pandemic better than many of their national counterparts. But several malls in the area have …

Aldi continues local expansion with new Anne Arundel County store

A look at what the renovated and newly constructed Aldi grocery stores look like.

New Giant Food to replace Shoppers in Manassas next summer

The newly designed Giant will offer online ordering and a pickup and delivery service.

Halley Rise Project Remains on Schedule in Reston

A year after breaking ground for Halley Rise, Brookfield Properties is still on schedule to finish the $1.4 billion project.

Best New Development: The Boro

The Boro is located at the highest point in Fairfax County, giving residents eye-catching views.

Vegetarian-Friendly Taïm Opens a Falafel Shop in Dupont Circle

The NYC-based brand for fast-casual Israeli food adds a second D.C. location

Spike Mendelsohn’s PLNT Burger Opens Its First Virginia Outpost in Tysons Corner

Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn and his partners at Beyond Meat-based PLNT Burger have opened their first Virginia location, and sixth food stall overall, inside the Whole Foods at the …

Hobby Lobby to open first Prince George’s County store

Hobby Lobby will develop a 55,000-square-foot store at Ritchie Station Marketplace.

City National Bank Now Open in The Boro

The bank, which is a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada, announced the opening of the 4,200-square-foot full-service regional banking center (8301 Greensboro Drive, Suite J), noting that it …

A Huge Japanese Ramen Chain Is Opening in Tysons Corner This Week

Hokkaido-based Santouka is bringing its ramen to the Mid-Atlantic for the first time.

New location of Little Beast from Aaron Gordon coming to Glover Park

Restaurateur Aaron Gordon is bringing a new restaurant to the former Town Hall bar and restaurant at 2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Glover Park.

Tishman Speyer Nearing Completion On 800-Unit Capitol Riverfront Project

A major multifamily/mixed-use development in D.C.'s booming Capitol Riverfront neighborhood is preparing to welcome its first residents in September.

The Meridian Group pitches major expansion to The Boro in Tysons

DC’s Art Place Adds 2 Tenants

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has signed both Love and Care Development Center and Rocketship Public School to leases at Art Place, a mixed-use development project in Washington, …

JPMorgan Chase applies for branch in Anne Arundel County

The largest retail bank in the U.S. has already opened a branch in Hunt Valley and several in Baltimore City.

These two Hampden eateries are expanding to Downtown Columbia

A taste of Hampden is making its way to Downtown Columbia.

Former Shoppers reopens as Giant in Falls Church

Giant Food opened its newest Northern Virginia grocery store Friday, taking over the former Shoppers store in the Seven Corners Center in Falls Church.

Mixed-Use Development Proposed Across from Braddock Metro

A new development called Braddock West could replace the row of small homes just east of the Braddock Metro station.

First look at The Boro’s ShowPlace Icon Theatre, the first in Greater Washington

It will be the seventh Showplace Icon in the U.S.

New Ramen Restaurant Announces March Opening in The Boro

An international ramen restaurant plans to open next month in The Boro in Tysons.