More outdoor seating will soon be on the way for &pizza, a fast-casual pizza restaurant that’s known for its oblong-shaped pizzas.
The restaurant, which opened over the summer last year, plans to add roughly 20 seats, a railing perimeter and minor lighting, a company spokesperson told Reston Now.
Panera Bread will close its doors in Reston Town Center next month.
A manager at the RTC location told Reston Now that the bakery and cafe, which serves up sandwiches, salads and other items, will close on Dec. 17. It is located at 1825 Discovery Street.
17Fifty — the newest office tower in Reston Town Center is nearing completion. Leidos, the full-building tenant of the 17-story building located at 1750 Presidents Street, is gearing up to move into its new headquarters by March 2020.
A spokesperson for Boston Properties told Reston Now that the top of the building has been topped off and the the work to enclose the building has been completed.
A new DIY candle making experience is coming to Reston — just in time for the holidays.
Paddywax Candle Bar is coming to Reston Town Center (1816 Library Street) with a grand opening next Saturday (Nov. 23) and will allow customers to design their own candles.
Britepaths Seeks Volunteers — The Fairfax-based nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers to sponsor families in need throughout the county. Sponsors are matched with families and may opt to provide a December holiday meal and gifts for children under 18. [Britepaths]
First African American Appointed as State Fire Marshal — “Governor Ralph Northam today announced the selection of Virginia’s new State Fire Marshal, Garrett Dyer. Garrett Dyer will oversee the law and code enforcement branch of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP), and lead more than 28 inspectors and administrative support staff. The Virginia State Fire Marshal’s role is to implement and enforce the fire code.” [Office of the Governor]
Reston Holiday Parade Nominated Again on USA Today’s “10 Best” List — “Reston Holiday Parade, voted one of USA Today’s “10 Best” each year since 2016, is nominated again for the fourth year in a row. The USA Today poll is now open for 2019… The “10 Best” winners will be announced on Friday, December 13.” [Reston Town Center/USA Today]
Registration for 2020 Reston-Herndon Little League Now Open — Registration is now open for next year’s programs. Currently, the organization is offering a $25 off discount for early bird registration. [Reston-Herndon Little League]
Later this month, people in Reston have the chance to celebrate the holidays with a day of festivities.
The Reston Holiday Parade is set to take place on Friday (Nov. 29) in the Reston Town Center (11900 Market Street) and includes family-friendly events that are scheduled to take place throughout the day.
The Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten is hosting a major children’s yard sale in Reston tomorrow.
The annual event, which happens from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a fundraiser that relies on donations.
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion Opens Today — The rink will be open for the 2019-2020 season today. Information about pricing as well as daily hours is available online. [Reston Town Center]
Nominations Accepted for Volunteer Reston Service Awards — Reston Association is accepting nominations for the annual Reston Association Volunteer Service awards. Nominations are due by Feb. 28. [Reston Association]
State Democrats Take Control of State Legislatures — “Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Trump on Tuesday and took full control of the statehouse for the first time in more than two decades. Suburban voters turned out in big numbers to back Democratic candidates, continuing a trend of once GOP-friendly suburbs turning blue. This is the third election in a row in which Democrats made significant gains since Trump was elected.” [Associated Press]
Reston Town Center Ice Rink to Open on Friday — The public ice skating rink will open on Friday (Nov 8). Access is $10 for adults, $9 for youth under 11, and skate rentals are $6. [Reston Town Center]
After a months-long crowdfunding effort, construction on a 50-foot steel sculpture has begun in Reston Town Center.
The sculpture, titled Buoyant Force, is designed by artist Sue Wrbican who was inspired by the paintings of American Surrealist Kay Sage.
A new burger spot is coming to Reston Town Center soon.
The Capital Burger — which serves up “luxury” burgers, hand-cut fries, milkshakes and wine — plans to open at 1800 Presidents Street soon.
Facebook has inked a lease for roughly 75,000 square feet in Reston Town Center.
During a quarterly earnings call this week, Boston Properties President Doug Linde disclosed that the company reached a deal with the social media giant.
Appraisals Roadshow Set for Election Day — Bring one personal valuable and appraisal experts will offer information on what the item is worth and what can be done with the treasure. The roadshow is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reston Association’s headquarters. [Reston Association]
Shop for a Cause at Scout and Molly’s Boutique — “October is shop-for-a-cause month at Scout and Molly’s boutique in Reston, Virginia. Their goal is to support local women fighting breast cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Scout and Molly’s Boutique will be donating a portion of all of their proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This foundation largely supports women fighting breast cancer and breast cancer survivors.” [Local DVM]
Paddywax Candle Bar, a shop that allows customers to hand-pour candles they create, is opening its first Virginia location in Reston Town Center next month.
The business, which is marketed as an “experiential retail shop,” has seven other locations in the country.
