Updated at 2:40 p.m. — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue tweeted shortly after 2:30 p.m. that the building has been partially re-occupied.
“Rest of building expected shortly,” the tweet said. “Several units are returning to service. No other reported injuries at this time.”
True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain, plans to open in Reston Town Center over the summer.
The restaurant, which fills space formerly occupied by M & S Grill (11901 Democracy Drive), is targeting an August 3 opening date, a company spokesperson told Reston Now.
Extended Holiday Hours at Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion — Hours are extended through Jan. 3 at the Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion, which is located at 1818 Discovery Street. [Reston Town Center]
Nine Deaths in Five Days on State Highways — “Nine people lost their lives on Virginia’s highways from Saturday, Dec. 21 through midnight on Christmas Day. Year to date, 800 people have been killed in traffic crashes across Virginia, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Virginia State Police.” [Patch]
More than two years after joining forces to buy Worldgate Metro Plaza in Herndon, two developers have once again partnered to buy a property in the area.
Newmark Knight Frank, a real estate advisory firm, sold the office building on 2100 Reston Parkway to Moore and Associates and Harbert Management Corporation, an Alabama-based investment management firm.
Reston Association Moves to New Billing System — “Reston Association has transitioned to a new assessment billing system that is now available for members who want to pay their 2020 annual fee online. The previous online billing system is no longer available.” [Reston Association]
Christmas Eve Extravaganza at Scout & Molly’s — The boutique is offering discounts today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Reston Town Center. [Reston Town Center]
(Updated) In the holiday spirit, the Reston Town Center Holiday Performances this weekend are among several events bringing together people from around the community.
The free event tomorrow (Saturday) will feature two performances. People can listen to the Northern VA Ukulele Ensemble. The last performance of the season will feature Rick Landers playing guitar from 3-3:45 p.m.
The votes are in. The annual Reston Holiday Parade nabbed eighth-place nationwide in a USA Today holiday parade contest, according to results released yesterday (Tuesday).
Reston’s slot put it ahead of the Christmas Ships Parade in Portland, Oregon and behind Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Local Fairfax County transportations officials are considering changes to Fairfax Connector routes in the Reston and Herndon area to meet demands created by the expansion of the Silver Line next year.
Of three options presented for changes, the county is recommending the “transformation” option — Other options included increment changes to the development plan or streamlining existing routes.
A new “modern gastropub” will replace American Tap Room, which is set to close on Dec. 22 at 1811 Library Street, according to a news release.
Makers Union Pub for the People, a project by Reston-based company Thompson Hospitality, plans to begin construction on the new business early next year. An opening date has not been announced.
The Capital Burger promises to bring a “luxe burger experience” to Reston Town Center early next year, according to a company statement.
An opening date is set for Jan. 27.
American Tap Room in Reston is set to close on Dec. 22, according to a tipster and an employee at the restaurant, though the company has yet to confirm the closure.
The company’s corporate office did not return a request for comment to determine if the closure was permanent or temporary. Written requests for comment were also not returned.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with a robbery at Wells Fargo Bank in Reston Town Center on Monday (Dec. 9).
Police believe Lawrence Purvis announced that he was robbing the bank at around 9:18 a.m. by passing a note to a teller.
Seeing Santa is a Christmas tradition, and there are lots of places in the Reston area where people can meet him and possibly snap a few photos.
Roe & Co. Portrait Studio is hosting a session with Santa from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 14) at their Reston studio (11985 Market Street). People are invited to come and take photos of their families with Santa. Picture packages start at $25.
After brief changes to parking over Thanksgiving break, free holiday garage parking will return to Reston Town Center this month.
Although garage parking is free on weekdays after 5 p.m. and on weekends, changes are planned for the holiday season. Typically, the first hour of parking is free on weekdays.
The holiday tree in Reston Town Center is set to light up this Friday (Nov. 29).
This year’s celebration is set to begin at 5 p.m. with a performance from “The Nutcracker” by the Conservatory Ballet before the official tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m.
