Tysons Corner Center will shake up its retail lineup with a mix of brand-new stores and existing brands undergoing renovations The first newcomer is Mejuri, which will open its 42nd shop on the mall’s second floor near Nordstrom this Friday (April 11). This will be the Canada-based jeweler’s second location in the D.C. region, following a 2023 opening at Bethesda Row in Maryland A third location in Georgetown is listed as “coming soon” on the company’s website Founded in 2015 by CEO Noura Sakkijha, a third-generation jeweler, Mejuri says it’s committed to working with suppliers around the world who use “high-quality responsibly-sourced materials.” It releases new products on a weekly basis in limited quantities Located at a corner between Kate Spade New York and Aēsop the Tysons Corner Center store will feature a “Mejuri Ring Bar full-service piercing studio [and] elegant design elements while highlighting the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and individuality,” according to a press release from the mall “This new space offers another convenient way for the local community to experience Mejuri in person — discovering our everyday fine jewelry firsthand and enjoying services like piercing and jewelry cleaning to make every piece truly their own,” Mejuri Vice President of Retail Courtney Hawkins said This month is also expected to bring the launch of a newly expanded Sunglass Hut Currently operating in a 965-square-foot space near Macy’s on the mall’s first floor the eyewear store will move to a 1,566-square-foot suite on the second floor next to Casper in late April More from Tysons Corner Center on what to expect from the expanded store: The store will feature a custom Chanel wall and first of its kind With advanced technology like LED windows and SmartShoppers – interactive screens built into the walls for seamless browsing and purchasing – and a broad range of premium sunglasses the store will offer shoppers a unique and personalized experience Tysons Corner Center will also welcome Gorjana A wrap around the second-floor storefront advertises a summer 2025 launch but the mall announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the jeweler will open on May 2 across from Nespresso Started in 2004 as a home-based business by a couple in Laguna Beach “We’re thrilled to open our new store in Tysons Corner marking another exciting chapter in our national expansion,” Gorjana Reidel “Our team is eager to bring the gorjana experience to this vibrant community and provide a space where guests can discover elevated jewelry pieces that reflect the effortless fashion of California living.” The second half of 2025 will bring two women’s clothing stores Reformation a Los Angeles-based company that offers “vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices,” started construction in late March on a “tech-enabled store concept.” The 1,116-square-foot boutique will open later this year on the mall’s second level near Sephora In addition, Altar’d State has temporarily closed in anticipation of debuting “a new prototype” this fall The store will open on the second floor adjacent to Blue Nile near Macy’s “The redesigned floorplan highlights a central aisle with boutique-style sections on either side thoughtfully curated to showcase distinct product statements and enhance the shopping experience,” Tysons Corner Center said in its press release Though not mentioned in the release, construction appears to have started on Chip City Cookies, which is “coming soon” to the short-lived Z Ice Cream and Pastries spot adjacent to Auntie Anne’s on the mall’s second floor from the firm Enlightened Hospitality Investments The business now boasts 45 stores, expanding into Virginia last year with openings in Arlington’s Clarendon and Shirlington neighborhoods Other retailers that are still in the works at Tysons Corner Center based on previous announcements and posted signage: Maggiano’s and Level 99 will be located on the mall’s east end, where common area upgrades appear to have finished construction on time in March The renovations included new flooring and ceiling The Cheesecake Factory opened in the east end last December. While Level 99 will occupy the second floor of what used to be Barnes & Noble, future occupants of the first floor and the former La Sandia space have yet to be announced Tysons Corner Center April 25 Around Town, Taste of Tysons Tysons Corner Center welcomes shoppers and foodies to its 3rd Annual TASTE OF TYSONS on Saturday May 3rd from 1- 4pm on the Plaza and center-wide Indulge in a fun afternoon experiencing the wide array of delicious food & beverage offerings at Tysons Corner Center with food sampling Sample 40+ bites from Tysons Corner Center eateries throughout the Center, and watch live music and cooking demonstrations on PenFed Plaza General Admission is open to the public and FREE to attend General Admission Registration is appreciated VIP tickets can be purchased ahead of time or onsite General Admission and VIP Tickets can be reserved at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-tysons-corner-food-beer-vip-tent-40-restaurants-tickets-1318879687649?aff=oddtdtcreator Event Website: www.tysonscornercenter.com/Events/Details/572608 Website: https://www.tysonscornercenter.com One of the nation’s top-performing shopping centers, the 2 million square-foot Tysons Corner Center is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and a 16-screen AMC Theatres. The shopping center offers more than 300 specialty stores, including popular digitally native brands, plus restaurants, and attracts more than 17.5 million visitors annually. To learn more, visit www.tysonscornercenter.com A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday WASHINGTON (7News) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett a Fairfax County Police Officer who was convicted of killing an unarmed man during a 2023 police chase at Tysons Corner Center a Fairfax County Judge sentenced Shifflet to three years in prison Judge Randy Bellows sentenced Shifflett to 5 years "I am convinced that the court's sentence of incarceration is unjust and violates the cornerstone of our justice system—that similarly situated individuals receive proportionate sentences," Youngkin said in a statement when 37-year-old Johnson was pursued by officers after reportedly stealing a pair of sunglasses leading officers through a parking garage and into a wooded area Officers ordered Johnson to get on the ground The Fairfax County Police Department terminated Shifflett who had served with the department for seven years the prosecutor informed the jury that Johnson was unarmed and was on his knees when Shifflett shot him in the wooded area The prosecutor also acknowledged that Johnson had stolen two sunglasses from Nordstrom Read Youngkin's full statement below: 2025 at 4:31 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This Verdon Dress - Navy is an example of the clothing that Reformation specializes in The sustainable fashion brand is coming to Tysons Corner Center VA — Fashionistas looking for clothing that combines a global lifestyle and sustainability will be happy to learn that Reformation will open its first Virginia location in Tysons Corner Center “Reformation’s ultimate goal is to have a positive impact on people and the planet and prove that sustainability and profitability can coexist in fashion,” according to a release Founded in 2009, Reformation specializes in vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices releasing twice-weekly limited-edition collections “While low impact measures are incorporated into every aspect of its operations, the company’s efforts ladder up to two hero commitments: becoming Climate Positive by 2025 and Circular by 2030,” according to the company “Its products have been climate neutral since 2015 and the business has been Climate Neutral Certified since 2021.” Reformation’s new 1,119-square-foot store will be located on the second floor near Sephora The clothing chain has a store in the Georgetown area of Washington Reformation pledged to be climate positive by 2025 eliminating silk and conventional cashmere in the next year and viscose have big carbon footprints," the company says on its website "Even though cashmere represents less than 1% of the material we purchase it accounts for almost half of our footprint due to its high carbon intensity Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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America's second-largest federal credit union on a new multi-year sponsorship and member engagement agreement This exclusive deal enhances the branding power and reach of Tysons Corner Center’s experiential marketing programs and media network engaging millions of shoppers and PenFed members annually the outdoor event and community gathering space formerly known as “The Plaza” will now be called “PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center.” “PenFed is thrilled to continue increasing our presence and outreach here in our hometown of Tysons Virginia to best support our nearly 400,000 members located across the DMV area,” said James Schenck and we are proud of the visibility and awareness the PenFed Plaza brings to our market-leading products and service This relationship will allow us to reward our current members with promotions and shows throughout the year and help even more Americans achieve their financial dreams.” “Macerich’s Tysons Corner Center Plaza offers high-impact community programming and a property-wide media network that delivers exceptional reach and exposure to a ready-to-spend audience,” said Jack Hsieh “As a Fortress property within our portfolio Tysons Corner Center serves as a first-to-market destination for top brands and retailers.” “We’re excited to rename our outdoor plaza PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center,” said Petra Maruca “With a robust annual programming calendar Tysons Corner Center’s media network allows us to further amplify these community connections and engage with our local audience more effectively.” Tysons Corner Center is a 1.8 million square foot premier shopping center which has served as a thriving retail hub and cornerstone of the community drawing visitors from throughout the Washington millions of shoppers visit Tysons Corner Center to enjoy the center’s 300+ shops and specialty restaurants This new sponsorship agreement will grant PenFed exclusive branding opportunities across the Tysons Corner Center campus consumer marketing and media opportunities featured on static and digital signage and presenting sponsorship of signature events held on the Plaza PenFed members shopping at Tysons Corner Center will receive special perks like complimentary VIP seating at Plaza events “PenFed Plaza allows us to support our community where we live and work,” said Schenck “Tysons is a vibrant community and a place we are proud to call home The location of our new plaza is one we are very familiar with and have used for years to gather and spend time with co-workers To learn more about PenFed, visit PenFed.org To learn more about Tysons Corner, visit TysonsCornerCenter.com.Social Media: @ShopTysons About MacerichMacerich is a fully integrated self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S Macerich’s portfolio is concentrated in California Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones Macerich currently owns 43 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 40 retail centers Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals Macerich has achieved a #1 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark MACERICH MEDIA CONTACT: Arun Khosla, VP Corporate Communications, Arun.Khosla@macerich.com PENFED CREDIT UNION MEDIA CONTACT: Kassandra Meholick, VP Corporate Communications, Kassandra.Meholick@PenFed.org Days after a judge sentenced a former Fairfax County police officer to prison in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses in Tysons Glenn Youngkin stepped in to commute his sentence A judge sentenced Shifflett to serve three years in prison on Friday after he shot and killed a suspected shoplifter outside of Tysons Corner Center in February 2023 Shifflett had been convicted by a jury in October 2024 for recklessly handling a firearm but was not found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Youngkin said Sunday he commuted Shifflett’s “unjust” sentencing saying it violates “the cornerstone of our justice system” and how it’s in the interest of justice that he be released immediately the court rejected the Senior Probation and Parole Officer’s recommendation of no incarceration nor supervised probation and instead imposed a sentence of five years’ incarceration with two suspended and an additional five years of probation,” Youngkin said in a release According to a police account of the shooting exit Nordstrom after taking a pair of sunglasses and head toward the parking garage Officers said after Johnson failed to comply with orders to get on the ground At trial, Shifflett claimed self-defense testifying he believed Johnson possessed a firearm The former police officer said he grew concerned about a weapon after noticing that Johnson was reaching for his waistband after falling to the ground during a brief chase on foot through a wooded area that was the most scared I had been in my life because I thought at any moment he would pull out a gun and just start shooting me,” Shifflett said during trial “I didn’t have the luxury to wait and see a gun because I knew in an instant I could be dead.” Bodycam footage showed to the jury during the trial proved inconclusive Asked why he discharged his weapon before telling Johnson to “stop reaching” toward his waistband Shifflett said his “motor functions were operating more quickly than I could verbalize.” earlier reflected on the Friday sentencing as a “David and Goliath moment.” The Associated Press contributed to this report Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a prior version to clarify the charge Wesley Shifflett was convicted of Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Valerie Bonk started working at WTOP in 2016 and has lived in Howard County She's thrilled to be a reporter for WTOP telling stories on air She works as both a television and radio reporter in the Maryland and D.C An event celebrating the flavors of Tysons Corner Center eateries is making a comeback next weekend Taste of Tysons Corner is scheduled for Saturday at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road) “Experience a delicious variety of bites from over 40 eateries throughout the center, enjoy live music and entertainment on PenFed Plaza and catch exciting cooking demos and chef appearances,” an event listing said prizes and fun surprises throughout the day.” The event is free and open to the public with a “digital passport” to guide a trip through the participating restaurants 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner April 8 Taste of Tysons 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner (8484 Westpark Dr.) is thrilled to debut its new Sunday brunch service Guests can enjoy a refined spin on brunch classics in an elegant ideal for celebrating special occasions or savoring a leisurely weekend meal Begin with a selection from the Fresh Start Assorted Pastries with whipped butter and jam or a Yogurt Parfait with fresh berries & housemade granola The Egg-stra Ordinary Entrees include a selection of savory brunch favorites a delectable Prime Rib Hash and a customizable 801 Omelet a fresh take on the classic American breakfast guests can indulge in the Creme de la Creme French Toast (traditional or Bananas Foster) 801 Chophouse offers a selection of brunch cocktails including three unique takes on the Bloody Mary including the Save a Horse option which comes garnished with a Wagyu beef stick fizzy & uplifting beverages like the Mimosa or Bellini and Espresso Martinis & Spritzes.  Located at 8484 Westpark Dr., 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while dinner hours extend from 4 p.m to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 4 pm to 9 pm on Sunday. Brunch is offered on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Guests can also enjoy a specially curated Happy Hour menu Monday through Friday from 3 p.m Pictured at top:Seafood Frittata [Credit: 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner] Hey Tea is hosting a week-long grand opening celebration after serving its first customers at Tysons Corner Center last Friday (Feb “A joyful encounter, a moment to celebrate. The train has arrived — HEYTEA Virginia Tysons Corner is right on time!” the business said in an Instagram post announcing the opening date Located next to McDonald’s on the mall’s first floor, taking over a space vacated when Istanbul Kitchen moved to the former 7-Eleven space last year Hey Tea encountered some technical issues that delayed its opening yesterday (Monday) but that didn’t stop eager patrons from forming a line that stretched around the corner Part of the attraction no doubt was a “buy a drink get one 50% off” promotion that will remain in place through Thursday branded fridge magnet if they post about visiting Hey Tea on social media or leave a review that includes a photo on Google anyone who buys two drinks will receive a free Founded in Jiangbianli, a city in China’s Guangdong province, in 2012, Hey Tea claims to be the country’s first brand to use fresh tea leaves and premium milk rather than instant tea powder and artificial additives to invent “cheese” tea — a kind of cold tea topped with cream cheese-flavored foam The company now has more than 3,000 stores worldwide with a location on Broadway in New York City in 2023 The Tysons Corner Center store is the first in the D.C Hey Tea’s menu has a variety of fruit and milk teas Hey Tea is located a couple of doors down from Gagawa, a Turkish chicken restaurant that had its grand opening in January Elsewhere in the mall, signs have been posted on Barnes & Noble’s new storefront on the first floor announcing that the bookstore is set to return this summer Tysons Corner Center’s Plaza — home to its cherry blossom festival, Hello Kity Cafe Truck and other sacred traditions — will now be brought to shoppers by a corporate sponsor Instead, the plaza is being rebranded as “PenFed Plaza” as part of a new partnership with PenFed Credit Union which has its corporate headquarters in Tysons at 7940 Jones Branch Drive A public relations representative for the mall said the terms of the sponsorship deal are not being disclosed but the agreement will grant PenFed “exclusive branding opportunities across the Tysons Corner Center campus.” PenFed will now be featured on both static and digital signage around the plaza and serve as the “presenting” sponsor of the mall’s WiFi network and signature events at the plaza, including the annual winter holiday kick-off celebration and the “Paws on the Plaza” event typically held each summer PenFed members will receive special perks while shopping at Tysons Corner Center like complimentary VIP seating at Plaza events Tysons Corner Center’s owner and developer celebrated their partnership in the press release: It remains to be seen whether the plaza’s new name sticks like George Mason University rebranding its Patriot Center as EagleBank Arena or if visitors continue just calling it The Plaza Gagawa is now serving up more than a dozen flavors of chicken at Tysons Corner Center The mall announced the Turkish restaurant chain’s grand opening in an Instagram post on Jan. 22, though its doors appear to have quietly opened earlier in late December Gagawa began expanding outside of Turkey in 2021 opening a location in Cyprus that was joined by one in Madrid It now has more than 300 restaurants worldwide “We are very excited to open our first restaurant in the U.S. in Tysons Center,” Gagawa Chairman Ahmet Faralyalı said when the expansion was announced last spring “Our mission is to provide everyone with the opportunity to enjoy a high quality affordable meal in an environment where one can feel appreciated.” the restaurant uses completely natural chicken that’s marinated for 12 to 14 hours in “unique sauces and a variety of spices.” There are 15 different options ranging from an Ali Nazik chicken served with smoked eggplant and an Indian-style curry to barbecue and a hot-pepper-heavy dish called The Dragon either with teriyaki sauce or with mushrooms and cream sauce Every entree comes with a Mediterranean salad or broccoli slaw and a choice of rice or pasta the menu has a variety of starters like falafel and crispy chicken bites as well as salads and desserts Gagawa has a lunch special with a chicken plate Available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m the promotion will be offered for about a month Other new dining options slated to open at Tysons Corner Center this year include Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe, HeyTea and Maggiano’s, which is following the Cheesecake Factory in relocating from Tysons Galleria The mall announced on social media yesterday (Sunday) that Sunglass Hut has opened its new location on the first floor near Macy’s Brooks Brothers and Under Armour are also moving to different spots shoppers at Tysons Corner Center will be able to buy gifts for local charities as well as their family and friends Northern Virginia’s biggest mall was chosen as this year’s host of the Giving Machines philanthropic vending machines that will be unveiled with a “Grand Unwrapping” event at noon tomorrow (Saturday) outside AMC Theatres (7850 Tysons Corner Center) Offering items and services that passersby can donate to select local and international nonprofits, the machines are coming to Tysons from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which operates machines in 106 locations around the world during the winter holidays as part of its service-minded “Light the World” initiative Launched in 2017, the Giving Machines have inspired $32 million worth of donations for vaccines, chickens, shoes and school supplies and other needs. The initiative expanded to the D.C. area in 2022, with machines first appearing in Kensington, Maryland, and then at Ballston Quarter in Arlington just kind of an experiment to see if this was a way in which people could impact giving and donate and what the effects would be,” Lisa Bartolomei director of the Giving Machines in the D.C and people and different cities have had to petition to get this initiative in their city.” Chosen for its heavy foot traffic and central location Tysons Corner Center will have three Giving Machines — one at the entrance to the third-floor food court from the parking garage and two near the movie theater’s box office — from Nov The machines will stick around longer than they did in the previous two years when they began operating the Friday after Thanksgiving and were “unwrapped” the following Tuesday Noting that there will be some activities on Giving Tuesday Bartolomei says they decided to start earlier this time after hearing from people who wanted to contribute but missed the shorter window perhaps because they were traveling for the holidays we’ve rolled it to Saturday before [Thanksgiving],” she said Each row in the vending machines is devoted to a different nonprofit Chosen through a nomination and vetting process the participating nonprofits in Tysons include five selected by local organizers Options for donations vary depending on the nonprofit, from sewing materials or a baby goat to support the entrepreneurs assisted by Mentors International to a backpack with school supplies or food to feed a family for a week for Volunteers for America Because the operating costs of the Giving Machines are covered by the Church all of the donated funds go to the nonprofits Tysons Corner Center’s machines will have staff present to answer questions and provide assistanace that $15 towards toys and games or whatever it is goes directly to the nonprofit,” Bartolomei said “I really like the cleanliness of that and the confidence that that brings inclusion in the Giving Machines helps raise awareness which can be just as crucial as monetary support particularly for a newer organization like REACT DC Started in September 2021 by volunteers looking to help the thousands of Afghan refugees who arrived in Northern Virginia after the Taliban took back control of their home country REACT DC was officially approved by the U.S State Department as a refugee resettlement agency last year Funded initially by a one-time grant from the International Rescue Committee the organization has resettled 150 people so far and estimates that it’ll resettle another 200 people next year It also offers employment and legal services as well as a women’s empowerment program that’s funded by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints This is the group’s first year participating in the Giving Machines “In places like Northern Virginia where the cost of living is very high we rely on donations to make sure families have what they need,” Cady said we’re offering several items in the Giving Machines job training and micro-enterprise kits.” the nonprofit relies on volunteers and sponsors who can assist new arrivals Any community members who are interested in helping can visit REACT DC’s website “The refugee resettlement program is a humanitarian program first and foremost but refugees bring an amazing skill set to the United States their kids are in school,” Cady said “… We’re really excited that we’re part of the Light the World Giving Machine campaign so people who might not know about resettlement can support new arrivals.” The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making its annual return to Tysons Corner Center this weekend The truck is scheduled to set up at the Events Plaza at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road) from 10 a.m.-7 p.m A release from the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck said the truck is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and parent company Sanrio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hello Kitty character The truck remains a reliable draw for Tysons Corner Center, which typically gets a visit every March. On a Facebook event page for the upcoming visit more than a hundred people have indicated that they’re planning to go A communications representative of the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck told FFXnow that customers at the cafe tend to be a mix of familiar faces and new “It’s a mix of both — loyal fans who visit us year after year and new faces discovering the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck for the first time,” they said “With Hello Kitty celebrating her 50th anniversary it’s especially heartwarming to see multiple generations of fans coming together to share their love for her as we travel across the U.S.” The release said the cafe will feature limited-edition merch and treats this weekend Tysons Corner Center is closing out 2024 with the addition of a few new dining options Though it was dark when FFXnow visited the mall around lunch time this past Sunday (Dec. 22), Popeyes has indeed opened its new stall on the first floor between Panda Express and Chef Lin a Tysons Corner Center spokesperson confirmed The fast-food chain started serving fried chicken biscuits and other Southern cuisine at the mall in late November Tysons Corner Center also recently welcomed the Cheesecake Factory, which moved from Tysons Galleria on Dec. 5, and Rice Culture a shop that specializes in ice cream and taiyakis — a fish-shaped Located in the third-floor food court, Rice Culture’s kiosk officially opened on Dec offering free ice cream to its first 30 customers “We kept this one hush hush because we weren’t sure if we would pull through But we did it!” the business said when announcing the soft opening date on Instagram “We are so thankful for our small team who worked very hard to get the stall opened before the end of the year.” Started as a home-based business by MikkiJo Bayawa in early 2021, Rice Culture focused on deliveries and pop-ups at farmers markets, shopping centers and festivals before launching its first brick-and-mortar cafe near the Dunn Loring Metro station on Nov With the Tysons kiosk now up and running, Bayawa’s team has a third location in the works at the Chantilly Crossing shopping center (14408 Chantilly Crossing Lane). The business anticipates opening the approximately 1,600-square-foot space in early March 2025, but suggested in a recent Instagram update that the buildout could finish sooner The new year will bring more changes to Tysons Corner Center, including the arrivals of Maggiano’s and Level 99 in the east end that’s being reimagined as a “dining and entertainment wing,” according to the mall’s website Construction on updates to the wing’s common area some retailers are getting relocated within the mall Tysons Galleria’s newest dining option serves up pasta made by hand right in front of customers Scolapasta launched with a soft opening on Nov. 21 in the mall’s third-floor food court, which has been steadily filling back up after an apparently ill-fated partnership with the food hall operator Urbanspace petered out last year according to marketing director Edrick Chan who comes from Italy’s Modena region and previously worked at D.C restaurants like Georgetown’s Il Canale the eatery takes a fast-casual approach to pasta dishes authentic taste without the long wait of a sit-down restaurant “It’s a beautiful process,” Chan said families will walk by [at] Galleria to watch the pasta being made and people at Tysons Galleria have been fabulous It’s great for somebody that wants … great quality authentic Italian pasta within minutes.” The menu primarily consists of build-your-own plates with patrons picking one of five pasta shapes There are also a few “chef’s favorite” dishes that can’t be customized: a shrimp scampi made with black squid ink spaghetti; classic spaghetti and meatballs; “The Hulk” with casarecce pasta chicken and pesto; and “The Rustica,” which also uses casarecce with mozzarella and arrabbiata According to Chan, everyone on the restaurant’s team is from the D.C. region, and many of them have memories of visiting the malls in Tysons. They were eager to bring their concept to the area, particularly with business “booming” at the Galleria food court, thanks in part to veteran Andy’s Pizza and popular coffee shop Shotted’s recent expansion The response to Scolapasta since its soft opening has been “overwhelming and very supportive,” according to Chan “It was a magical night,” he said comparing the first day of business to Black Friday or the line for a new iPhone launch but we ended up staying open for two hours extra Operating hours are posted on its Instagram page Tysons Galleria Senior General Manager Rich Dinning says the mall is “thrilled to welcome Scolapasta” as well as Rabbit Taco and Char’d serve Mexican street food and halal burgers “These additions enhance the variety of experiences we offer and reflect our commitment to providing our guests with the best in shopping and entertainment,” Dinning said in a statement “We look forward to offering our visitors even more reasons to come together and make lasting memories with family and friends.” Scolapasta is still working on a second location in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood. Though that site was previously expected to open first a December or January opening is now looking likely so you get your pasta the way you want it,” Chan said You can enjoy all the pasta-bilities.” police officer has been sentenced to three years in prison after he fatally shot a man accused of shoplifting outside Tysons Corner Center in 2023 A Fairfax County judge on Friday sentenced 36-year-old Wesley Shifflett to five years in prison, with two years suspended and an additional five years of probation. Shifflett was convicted in October of recklessly handling a firearm, but was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter police were called to the Nordstrom department store in the southern area of the mall for reports of stolen designer goods According to a police account of the shooting an officer saw Johnson exit the store and set off an anti-theft alarm Police chased Johnson through a parking garage and into the woods where officers said he disobeyed orders to get on the ground Johnson was shot after running through the parking garage and outside the mall and died from a gunshot wound to the chest Surveillance video footage and body camera footage showed Johnson taking a pair of sunglasses from Nordstrom then exiting the store toward the parking garage Plainclothes officers could be seen following Johnson out of the store and near Route 7 yelling commands to get on the ground and stop reaching for his pants Johnson can be heard saying: “I’m not reaching for nothing When he did not comply and ran further into a wooded area off the site of the mall The Fairfax County Police Department fired Shifflett the following month for what Chief Kevin Davis called “a failure to live up to the expectations of our agency the person who was responsible for this tragedy has been held accountable brings the Johnson family a step closer on their path to healing and I want to thank them for their tremendous grace through this process,” Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said in a news release Descano added that trust in police “can only be repaired by seeking accountability through the justice system and failing to do so would make the work of our police force — who are as dedicated to community safety as I am — that much harder.” Ciara Wells is the Evening Digital Editor at WTOP She is a graduate of American University where she studied journalism and Spanish she was the opinion team editor at a student publication and a content specialist at an HBCU in Detroit (7News) — The Fairfax NAACP is criticizing Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin’s decision to commute the sentence of former Fairfax County police Sgt who was convicted in the 2023 fatal shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson was convicted in October 2024 of reckless discharge of a firearm during a police chase at Tysons Corner Center A judge sentenced Shifflett last week to five years in prison The NAACP said Youngkin's move reinforces "deep-rooted issues of unequal accountability." He was chased through a parking garage and into a wooded area where officers said they ordered him to get on the ground The Fairfax County Police Department then fired Shifflett who had been with the department for seven years in a statement Youngkin said he was "convinced that the court's sentence of incarceration is unjust and violates the cornerstone of our justice system—that similarly situated individuals receive proportionate sentences." Following Youngkin’s decision to commute the sentence she said she feels like she is reliving her pain all over again Fairfax NAACP President Niki Zimmerman called the commutation an insult to the Johnson family "The Fairfax NAACP strongly condemns Gov 2025 to commute the sentence of former Fairfax County Police Sgt who was convicted of reckless discharge of a firearm in the fatal shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson 2025 a judge sentenced Shifflett to three years of incarceration for reckless discharge of a firearm in the 2023 killing of Johnson an unarmed Black man who was shot during a foot pursuit following an alleged shoplifting incident undermines the legal process and denies the Johnson family the justice they were promised The community deserved reassurance that such acts would not go unpunished this decision devalues the life that was taken and reinforces the deep-rooted issues of unequal accountability in our justice system “Governor Youngkin’s decision is not just an insult to the Johnson family—it is an affront to every Virginian who believes in equal justice under the law,” said Fairfax NAACP President Niki Zimmerman The community was assured that there would be accountability we are witnessing a blatant disregard for that promise "Governor Youngkin's decision to commute the former officer's sentence is a failure of leadership and is a clear signal to the Black community about law enforcement His decision is a dangerous message to law enforcement officers that they can take the lives of unarmed citizens without facing the full consequences of their actions Governor Youngkin's decision further reinforces the culture of impunity that we have fought against for years We will not back down in our fight for justice." Governor Youngkin and his administration have consistently opposed efforts to strengthen sentencing guidelines for officers who use excessive force prioritizing political rhetoric over real justice Leadership at the state level must reflect a commitment to ensuring that law enforcement is held to the highest standard rather than shielding officers from the repercussions of their actions The Fairfax NAACP has long advocated for stronger foot pursuit policies that emphasize de-escalation and public safety Law enforcement agencies across the country have adopted policies restricting foot chases unless there is an immediate threat to public safety The organization urges Fairfax County to continue strengthening its policies to prevent future tragedies The Fairfax NAACP remains committed to advocating for stronger foot pursuit restrictions The organization will continue to push for systemic changes to ensure tragedies like the killing of Timothy McCree Johnson do not happen again." WASHINGTON (7News) — Great news for athleisure lovers! This Saturday only, Athleta is hosting a legging trade in event at Athleta Tysons Corner The convenience store chain 7-Eleven will be slightly less ubiquitous by the end of 2024 The store inside Tysons Corner Center closed permanently on Sept. 23, a mall spokesperson recently confirmed to FFXnow. More closures may be coming in the weeks ahead, as 7-Eleven plans to shutter 444 “underperforming” locations across North America Multiple requests for comment to 7-Eleven didn’t receive a response by press time so it’s unclear whether the Tysons store is counted among those closures A full list of targeted stores hasn’t been released During an Oct. 10 earnings call led by parent company Seven & I Holdings 7-Eleven president and CEO Joe DePinto cited inflation and increased costs of living as the main challenges facing the convenience store industry in the U.S The closures will account for 3% of the chain’s over 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada, NPR and other media outlets reported The former 7-Eleven at Tysons Corner Center won’t stay vacant for long: Istanbul Kitchen anticipates reopening in the first-floor space across from Gap by Nov The Turkish restaurant, which arrived at the shopping center in 2021 closed its existing location next to Capital Musubi in the first-floor food court on Sept “We’re so grateful for your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!” Istanbul Kitchen said when announcing the relocation on its website adding that customers can expect to see “your favorite dishes just as you love them” and “a comfortable Istanbul Kitchen’s relocation will make way for a brand-new tenant, Hey Tea, a chain of tea shops that began in Shenzhen the company says it aims to revive “ancient tea with a cool twist” and now has over 4,000 stores globally After opening its first U.S. store in New York City last December along with ones in California and Washington The Tysons Corner Center location appears to be the first one planned in the D.C Signs for the upcoming cafe have been erected blocking off Istanbul Kitchen’s old space but a Hey Tea spokesperson says an opening date is still being decided Store shufflings have become a common sight at Tysons Corner Center in recent months, particularly with Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and other stores moving away from the east end of the mall that’s now undergoing a renovation The cosmetics company Lush and coffee machine maker Nespresso are slated to open new locations this fall 10,130-square-foot store today (Wednesday) with plans for a grand re-opening celebration at 5:30-8:30 p.m “The store encourages shoppers to explore rooms with a curated selection of premium products that span clothing and soft goods for home,” Banana Republic said in a press release “The store will also offer a range of premier services designed to enhance the Banana Republic experience personal styling and a private dressing room space.” The grand opening will include a preview of the fashion brand’s new collection and “beverages and light bites,” according to a promotional poster The mall is also gearing up for a holiday pop-up shop from Creative Collective that will open Oct The Cheesecake Factory is getting ready for its big move across Route 123 The chain will close its existing location at Tysons Galleria at the end of November before reopening at Tysons Corner Center on Dec according to an announcement posted to its website First reported by Northern Virginia Magazine, the impending closure will mark the end of a 21-year run at Tysons Galleria for the Cheesecake Factory, which opened its 13,300-square-foot space at the mall in 2003 At Tysons Corner Center, the Cheesecake Factory will occupy 11,435 square feet in Suite N013L on the first floor near Coastal Flats, according to Fairfax County permits. The space has been vacant since Gordon Biersch Brewery closed in 2020 It will eventually be joined in the east end by Maggiano’s, which is also relocating to the bigger mall after roughly three decades at Tysons Galleria A Maggiano’s employee says the Italian restaurant will close its Galleria location in 2025 but the exact date is currently “unknown.” The second floor of Tysons Corner Center’s east end is being taken over by the entertainment venue Level 99 which is slated to open next spring in spaces previously filled by Old Navy and Barnes & Noble In addition to the preparations for the new tenants, Tysons Corner Center’s east end has been under construction since July 8 as part of a redevelopment that will add new flooring and ceiling treatments updated lighting and a hanging art installation The project is expected to be complete by March 2025 Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible Reverts to original layout including graphics and images For more information about Route 798, visit FairfaxConnector.com. Customers can also sign up for BusTracker text to customer service and to receive estimated arrival times for their bus 703-324-7329 Website Accessibility Translate Download Mobile App ADA Accessibility FOIA Requests Website Administrator Fairfax County Public Schools Economic Development Authority Visit Fairfax Council of Governments Commonwealth of Virginia USA.gov Tysons Corner Center is going all out for cherry blossom season this year The mall announced last week that it will host four weeks of “diverse creative programming and themed events” from March 20 to April 13 “Known as the world’s most celebrated springtime event the National Cherry Blossom Festival attracts over 1.5 million visitors to the DC region each year,” a release from Tysons Corner Center said Tysons Corner Center will host a lively festival on the Plaza featuring a variety of themed activities and attractions.” The release said the festival will include cherry blossom-inspired merchandise and discounts, like Sakura Cherry Blossom bath accessories from LUSH and cherry blossom and bonsai tree LEGO sets Tysons Corner Center will also host a “Blossom Bash” event on Sunday Some new dining and shopping options are in development at Tysons Corner Center Fried chicken connoisseurs may be interested to know that the D.C. region’s biggest mall will soon be home to a Popeyes. Temporary signage wrapped around the fast food restaurant’s future space in the first-floor food court notes that it’ll be open Sundays — perhaps a cheeky shot at its rival in the chicken sandwich wars of 2019 Popeyes is seeking to open a 1,005-square-foot eatery at 1961 Chain Bridge Road Mall according to a commercial alteration permit currently under review by Fairfax County The restaurant will be sandwiched between two fast-food Chinese restaurants: Panda Express and Chef Lin The chain began life as Chicken on the Run, founded by Alvin Copeland Sr. as a single restaurant in Arabi, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, in 1972, per the Popeyes website the restaurant was renamed after Gene Hackman’s character in the movie “The French Connection” and pivoted to a Cajun-influenced chicken recipe The company opened its first franchise in 1976 and now has more than 3,800 locations around the world including about 19 locations in Fairfax County The closest ones to Tysons are in Vienna and Merrifield “crashing the wings party,” as the sign at Tysons Corner Center says Also joining previously announced additions like Hobbs London, a clothing store that’s now open, and Yeti, which is still slated to open this fall, are Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe and Fashion Q Bora Bora is moving into a first-floor kiosk near Macy’s ice cream and acai bowls in addition to smoothies Headquartered in Abu Fatira, Kuwait, Bora Bora started in 2019 out of a desire to create new juice blends that “keep pace with all segments of society and the seasons of the year,” according to the company website While the chain is still primarily concentrated in the Middle East The Tysons Corner Center venue will be the first in the D.C Elsewhere in the mall, a “coming soon” sign indicates that Fashion Q, a women’s clothing retailer, will open in the first-floor space near Nordstorm that Paul Mitchell The School vacated in May Like recent newcomer Primark Fashion Q stresses its ability to provide trendy fashions at affordable prices it buys most products wholesale and holds “vendors and factories we work with [to] the highest quality and ethical standards,” the company’s website says Redevelopment of former Barnes and Noble wing underway Meanwhile, Tysons Corner Center’s east end has emptied out to allow a major renovation Construction began on July 8 and is expected to finish by March 2025 The overhaul led to La Sandia’s closure in June, but other tenants like Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and Shotted have relocated within the mall. Barnes & Noble has said its new, smaller store will likely open next spring or summer In addition to making way for new retailers, including Maggiano’s, the Cheesecake Factory and Level 99 the redevelopment will upgrade the central common area with “new flooring and ceiling treatments and a hanging art installation,” the mall says on its website the escalators at the mall’s east end remain functional So what does Black Friday have in store today Shopping malls have set up a variety of activities designed for families to enjoy throughout the holiday season Tysons Corner Center has announced annual holiday events Deals are still the name of the game this holiday season but shopping malls are thinking outside the box trying to find creative ways to get more people to come back to brick-and-mortar stores and some department stores opened extra early at 5 o’clock this morning Experts say more people are planning to shop between Black Friday and Cyber Monday Today officially kicks off the busiest shopping period of the year — and for many retailers Retailers expect a record number of shoppers between Black Friday and Cyber Monday People are expected to spend up to $989 billion this holiday season — a new record The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales this winter will be up 3.5% higher than last year shoppers have spent 9.6% more just on online purchases New research shows more people plan to splurge a bit more this holiday season the average shopper plans on spending between $750- $1,014 But it’s what consumers buy could be different this year many are looking for fewer gifts or cheaper gifts Nearly half of shoppers plan to buy something for themselves Some special events at Tysons to entice shoppers include: Bring your children to the Annual VIP Santa Arrival event to have personal time with Santa the morning before the set opens for the season Children can enjoy holiday cookie decorating Space is limited and pre-registration is required Join us for an enchanted evening to celebrate the start of the holiday season complimentary s'mores and custom beverages This season’s annual event is sponsored by Creative Collective who will have 12 local artisans displaying their wares beginning at 2pm on event day Tysons Corner Center invites your furry friend to dress in their holiday best for photos with Santa – sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency Group This beloved event has become a signature theme night during the Tysons holiday season Shoppers can bring their furry friends for memorable photos with Santa Tysons Corner Center supports The Salvation Army Angel Tree initiative This cherished opportunity grants gifts and assistance to children and families in need during the holiday season Families are invited to join us for some up-close and personal time with Santa by continuing its long-standing ‘Breakfast with Santa’ tradition child-focused entertainment and activities make this a family favorite and must-attend event during the Tysons Corner Holiday season Sponsored by First Steps Academy and Apple Tree School Tysons Corner Center is pleased to offer a sensory Santa experience this Holiday season providing a calm and welcoming environment for children with sensory sensitivities to enjoy a memorable visit with Santa Tysons Corner Center offers shoppers several amenities and conveniences to make their shopping experience more enjoyable Tysons Corner Center continues to offer its Shopping with a Twist amenity in which shoppers can enjoy sipping on their favorite alcoholic beverage while strolling throughout the center shopping for loved ones Shoppers can purchase their favorite drink at any of our participating restaurants package and luggage check are available to customers at the concierge desk for a small fee hands-free shopping with this convenient service Real-time travel insights are available at the concierge desk via Transit Screen or personalized recommendations and buses are a good option for customers looking to avoid the traffic Tysons Corner Center November 1 Around Town is excited to announce its 2024 annual holiday line-up which will feature a variety of activities designed for families and the community to enjoy throughout the holiday season the center is committed to providing engaging experiences that bring people together Macerich has introduced 16 additional brands to shoppers in 2024 with many of them either first-to-US or first-to-market or first Virginia locations Brands that join the property in Q3/Q4 to give shoppers even more gifting options this holiday season include Primark The center will debut several new holiday offerings and initiatives this year to include: Join us for an enchanted evening to celebrate the start of the Holiday season!  Enjoy Santa’s grand arrival complimentary s’mores and custom beverages 25 and December 2 & 9 (on Mondays)6:00pm – 8:00pm Tysons Corner Center invites your furry friend to dress in their holiday best for photos with Santa – Sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency Group.  This beloved event has become a signature theme night during the Tysons Holiday season Tysons Corner Center supports The Salvation Army Angel Tree initiative. This cherished opportunity grants gifts and assistance to children and families in need during the holiday season. For more information, visit https://saangeltree.org and activities make this a family favorite and must-attend event during the Tysons Corner Holiday season Tysons Corner Center is pleased to offer a Sensory Santa experience this Holiday season Tysons Corner Center offers shoppers several amenities and conveniences to make their shopping experience more enjoyable: For more information on Tysons Corner Center Holiday HQ events and activities click here About Tysons Corner Center One of the nation’s top-performing shopping centers the 2 million square-foot Tysons Corner Center is anchored by Bloomingdale’s The shopping center offers more than 300 specialty stores and attracts more than 16 million visitors annually  www.TysonsCornerCenter.com (7News) — A Fairfax County judge sentenced former police officer Wesley Shifflett to 3 years of incarceration on Friday for the 2023 shooting death of Timothy Johnson during a police chase near Tysons Corner Center and an additional 5 years of probation.Last month the defense filed a motion to set aside the verdict stole a pair of sunglasses from the Nordstrom store inside the mall and ran when officers pursued him on foot The Fairfax County Police Department later fired Shifflett who had been with the department for seven years "The actions of one officer that we administratively separated did not live up to the actions of our agency and did not live up to our policy," Police Chief Kevin Davis said in March 2023 "And that’s why 29 days after the fact “Timothy was unarmed and shoplifting,” she previously told 7News "What played out on the news was a judge the prosecutor told the jury that Johnson was unarmed and that Shifflett shot and killed Johnson in a hard-to-see wooded area The prosecutor acknowledged Johnson stole two sunglasses from Nordstrom and added that Johnson was on his knees when the officer shot him The defense attorney said Shifflett did what he was trained to do The defense attorney said Shifflett told Johnson he was under arrest but he did not obey commands The defense attorney claims Shifflett saw Johnson reach into his pocket as he was kneeling and faced the officer Shifflett allegedly told Johnson to stop reaching The Bowlero sign at Tysons Galleria is coming down next month but bowlers can rest assured — the lanes aren’t going anywhere Starting in early February, the arcade, bowling, and sports bar venue will be renamed Lucky Strike Entertainment as part of a company-wide rebranding. Formerly known as Bowlero Corporation the company officially adopted the Lucky Strike Entertainment name on Dec No major renovations are planned for the space the rebrand will involve new signage and a paint job as well as some updates to the exterior and interior space “Guests can continue to enjoy the menu they know and love with craft favorites like Baja Shrimp Tacos and a selection of premium salads and fresh bowls,” the spokesperson told FFXnow “This transformation marks an exciting new chapter for Tysons Corner establishing Lucky Strike as the ultimate destination for unforgettable moments—whether you’re celebrating with friends or simply looking for a fun night out.” Bowlero currently operates more than 350 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including two in Annandale and Arlington. It opened the 39,000-square-foot Tysons Galleria venue in fall 2021 the rebrand is intended to convey an identity that’s “approachable and timeless yet undeniably upscale.” It will affect 75 Bowlero locations nationwide over the next two years Customers who stop by Tysons Corner Center’s Nordstrom this weekend will get a chance to sample free food — and meet the chefs behind the culinary creations As part of a Black History Month collaboration, the department store’s Marketplace Cafe will host chefs David and Tonya Thomas, founders of the Baltimore-based catering company H3irloom Food Group for a pop-up meet and greet on Sunday (Feb and enjoy complimentary samples of their featured dishes,” Tysons Corner Center said in an announcement of the event H3irloom was chosen by Nordstrom to serve unique dishes at its stores nationwide in celebration of Black History Month Nordstrom’s Marketplace Cafe is offering a berbere steak and African fried rice dish with collard tzatziki developed by David Thomas described as a “heartfelt tribute to her grandmother” Reesie that’s available at the store’s specialty coffee shops and eBars Married for nearly 30 years, David and Tonya Thomas founded H3irloom in 2020 to promote the “Black food experience” and its historical roots in African culture and religious traditions In addition to catering, H3irloom regularly organizes events, and it recently introduced the concept Nostalgia Diner to the Light House Pavilion in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor the soul food restaurant is expected to become a permanent fixture in the future Other upcoming local Black History Month events include Fairfax County’s annual celebration which will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center from 5-8:30 p.m today (Friday) and feature a variety of entertainment and refreshments The Fairfax County NAACP will host a free public celebration of its own tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 a.m at the Harvest Assembly Baptist church (8008 Fordson Road) in Hybla Valley Fairfax Education Association President Leslie Houston has been tapped as a guest speaker In addition, Reston Museum will discuss the community’s legacy as an integrated development founded in 1964, at a time when Virginia was largely still fighting to preserve segregation. The free “Reston At The Forefront Of Community Desegregation” program will take place at Reston Community Center’s Lake Anne facility (1609-A Washington Plaza North) next Wednesday Tysons Corner Center March 13 Around Town Tysons Corner Center one of the nation’s premier shopping destinations featuring over 300 retail is thrilled to celebrate cherry blossom season in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival The center will host four weeks of diverse creative programming and themed events offering visitors a vibrant and immersive experience Known as the world’s most celebrated springtime event the National Cherry Blossom Festival attracts over 1.5 million visitors to the DC region each year featuring a variety of themed activities and attractions Shoppers can explore cherry blossom-inspired merchandise and enjoy seasonal food offerings from retailers and restaurants throughout their four week-long “Center in Bloom” initiative Tysons Corner Center will showcase a selection of retailers and restaurants offering Cherry Blossom-themed collections Participating locations will feature official Blossoms decals at their storefronts directing visitors to a dedicated landing page with details on their exclusive offerings.  Tysons Corner Center will celebrate Cherry Blossom season with a vibrant festival on the Plaza For more information, visit www.tysonscornercenter.com/cherryblossoms and for updates on The National Cherry Blossom Festival, follow social media channel @CherryBlossFest #CherryBlossomfest Website: www.TysonsCornerCenter.com One of the nation’s top-performing shopping centers, the 2 million square-foot Tysons Corner Center is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and a 16-screen AMC Theatres. The shopping center offers more than 300 specialty stores, including popular digitally native brands, plus restaurants, and attracts more than 25 million visitors annually. To learn more, visit www.tysonscornercenter.com The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit. To learn more, visit http://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Macerich (NYSE: MAC) has secured a multi-year exclusive sponsorship agreement with PenFed Credit Union for Tysons Corner Center Plaza in Virginia The outdoor event space will be renamed to 'PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center' The partnership includes exclusive branding opportunities across the 1.8 million square foot shopping center and presenting sponsorship of signature events PenFed members will receive special perks like VIP seating at Plaza events The agreement covers:Permanent signage promoting PenFed PlazaPresenting sponsorship of annual events including Paws on the Plaza and Holiday Kick-Off CelebrationSponsorship of the Tysons Corner Center Wi-Fi networkContent programming on a new Plaza-facing digital display Macerich (NYSE: MAC) ha siglato un accordo di sponsorizzazione esclusiva pluriennale con PenFed Credit Union per il Tysons Corner Center Plaza in Virginia Lo spazio eventi all'aperto sarà rinominato 'PenFed Plaza al Tysons Corner Center' La partnership include opportunità di branding esclusive in tutto il centro commerciale di 1,8 milioni di piedi quadrati segnaletica digitale e sponsorizzazione presentante di eventi di punta I membri di PenFed riceveranno vantaggi speciali come posti VIP agli eventi della Plaza L'accordo prevede:Segnaletica permanente che promuove la PenFed PlazaSponsorizzazione presentante di eventi annuali tra cui Paws on the Plaza e la Celebrazione di Inizio FestivitàSponsorizzazione della rete Wi-Fi del Tysons Corner CenterProgrammazione dei contenuti su un nuovo display digitale rivolto verso la plaza Macerich (NYSE: MAC) ha conseguido un acuerdo de patrocinio exclusivo por varios años con PenFed Credit Union para el Tysons Corner Center Plaza en Virginia El espacio para eventos al aire libre será renombrado como 'PenFed Plaza en Tysons Corner Center' La asociación incluye oportunidades de branding exclusivas en todo el centro comercial de 1.8 millones de pies cuadrados señalización digital y patrocinio principal de eventos emblemáticos Los miembros de PenFed recibirán beneficios especiales como asientos VIP en los eventos de la Plaza El acuerdo cubre:Señalización permanente que promueve la PenFed PlazaPatrocinio principal de eventos anuales incluyendo Paws on the Plaza y la Celebración de Inicio de VacacionesPatrocinio de la red Wi-Fi del Tysons Corner CenterProgramación de contenido en una nueva pantalla digital orientada hacia la plaza 마세리치 (NYSE: MAC)는 버지니아의 타이슨스 코너 센터 플라자에 대해 펜페드 크레딧 유니온과 다년간의 독점 스폰서십 계약을 체결했습니다 야외 이벤트 공간은 '펜페드 플라자 타이슨스 코너 센터'로 이름이 변경됩니다 이번 파트너십에는 180만 평방피트의 쇼핑 센터 전역에서 새로운 플라자 로고 디지털 간판 및 주요 이벤트의 스폰서십 제공을 포함한 독점 브랜드 기회가 포함됩니다 펜페드 회원들은 플라자 이벤트에서 VIP 좌석과 같은 특별 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다 계약에는 다음이 포함됩니다:펜페드 플라자를 홍보하는 영구 간판연례 이벤트의 주요 스폰서십 포함 Paws on the Plaza 및 휴일 시작 축하 행사타이슨스 코너 센터 Wi-Fi 네트워크의 스폰서십플라자 방향의 새로운 디지털 디스플레이에서 콘텐츠 프로그래밍 Macerich (NYSE: MAC) a conclu un accord de parrainage exclusif pluriannuel avec PenFed Credit Union pour le Tysons Corner Center Plaza en Virginie L'espace événementiel extérieur sera renommé 'PenFed Plaza au Tysons Corner Center' Le partenariat comprend des opportunités de branding exclusives dans l'ensemble du centre commercial de 1,8 million de pieds carrés une signalisation numérique et un parrainage principal d'événements phares Les membres de PenFed bénéficieront d'avantages spéciaux tels que des places VIP lors des événements de la Plaza L'accord couvre:Signalisation permanente faisant la promotion de la PenFed PlazaParrainage principal d'événements annuels y compris Paws on the Plaza et la Célébration de Lancement des FêtesParrainage du réseau Wi-Fi du Tysons Corner CenterProgrammation de contenu sur un nouvel affichage numérique orienté vers la plaza Macerich (NYSE: MAC) hat einen mehrjährigen exklusiven Sponsoringvertrag mit PenFed Credit Union für den Tysons Corner Center Plaza in Virginia gesichert Der Außenveranstaltungsbereich wird in 'PenFed Plaza im Tysons Corner Center' umbenannt Die Partnerschaft umfasst exklusive Branding-Möglichkeiten im gesamten 1,8 Millionen Quadratfuß großen Einkaufszentrum digitaler Beschilderung und der Hauptsponsorship von Signature-Events PenFed-Mitglieder erhalten besondere Vorteile wie VIP-Sitzplätze bei Plaza-Veranstaltungen Der Vertrag umfasst:Permanente Beschilderung zur Förderung der PenFed PlazaHauptsponsoring von Jahresveranstaltungen einschließlich Paws on the Plaza und der Feiertags-EröffnungsfeierSponsoring des Tysons Corner Center-WLAN-NetzwerksInhaltsprogrammierung auf einem neuen Plaza-ausgerichteten digitalen Display Agreement Underscores PenFed Credit Union’s Long-Standing Commitment to the Local Community and its Members A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. To learn more about PenFed, visit PenFed.org To learn more about Tysons Corner, visit TysonsCornerCenter.com.Social Media: @ShopTysons MACERICH MEDIA CONTACT: Arun Khosla, VP Corporate Communications, Arun.Khosla@macerich.com PENFED CREDIT UNION MEDIA CONTACT: Kassandra Meholick, VP Corporate Communications, Kassandra.Meholick@PenFed.org Already have an account? Login 2025 at 7:04 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) speaks in support of Senate Bill 982 — which would allow a referendum that could build a casino in Tysons — in front of the Virginia Senate Gaming subcommittee on Monday VA — Legislation that would pave the way for a casino to be built in Tysons was approved Monday by the Gaming Subcommittee of the Virginia Senate Senate Bill 982 — which would give the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors the power to put a casino referendum on a ballot for residents to decide — passed on a 5-2 vote with Sen The bill now moves back to the full General Laws & Technology Committee for consideration at its next scheduled meeting on Wednesday Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) told subcommittee members that Virginia needed a “crown jewel” like Maryland’s MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino transit-oriented entertainment district that would include not only a casino but a state-of-the-art conference facility and performing arts venue is estimated to contribute an additional $140 million in annual revenue the county in addition to over millions of dollars for the Commonwealth,” said Julie Coons president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce a development of this nature would diversify and broaden tax revenue for Fairfax County.” When asked about the vocal opposition to the proposal Surovell first dismissed opponents from the Reston area saying they were miles from where the project would be built He then acknowledged that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors had not requested the authority to add a casino referendum to the ballot but the board has not taken an official position on the proposed casino Patch first reported in September 2023 that Comstock Holding Companies wanted to build a casino somewhere in Fairfax County on Metro’s Silver Line outside the Capital Beltway Marsden added language to the bill narrowing the location to Tysons Related: Tysons Casino Tramples Neighborhoods, Ignores Residents: Opponents only two supervisors — Walter Alcorn (D-Hunter Mill) and Jimmy Bierman (D-Dranesville) — have spoken publicly against the casino which would not be built in either of their districts who represents the location of the proposed entertainment district which borders the Tysons district inside the Capital Beltway The eastern boundary of Alcorn’s district ends at Route 7 which puts it across the street from where the gaming facility would be built Claudia Arko, a lobbyist representing the board of supervisors, agreed the board has not taken an official position, but Chairman Jeff McKay (D) wrote a letter in January 2024 outlining the county’s concerns “What you’ll see in the letter is our concern about the revenue split,” she said “I understand that it’s the same revenue split for the other localities but obviously when funding formulas are created for Fairfax County the Commonwealth would receive over 70 percent of the gaming tax revenue generated by a Fairfax County casino," McKay's letter says "This is especially relevant given the fact that the location outlined in the bill has the potential to generate significant local tax revenue without a casino." Arko also addressed claims by Surovell that the Tysons casino project would address the county’s budget shortfall and generate funding to help alleviate that “The real issue for our property tax and the fact that we’re having to increase it so much is that the state just doesn’t fund schools to the degree that they should for Fairfax,” she said when you all give a 3 percent raise for teachers you all pay about $20 million and we pay $80 million.” president of the Northern Virginia Labor Federation She was followed by a long line of union representatives who each said their chapter supported the proposed project Connie Hartke of the No Fairfax Casino Coalition was the first of a long line of Fairfax County residents to speak in opposition to the legislation. She asked the senators to delay passing SB982 until after House Bill 2498 is enacted This bill would create the Virginia Gaming Commission to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling “Any new gaming legislation such as the establishment of a casino in Tysons Corner should be put on hold until this agency is fully operational,” she said “This will ensure the agency can properly evaluate and regulate new projects to align with its mission This casino bill is designed to benefit private interests not the Fairfax County community opposed to the bill.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Halloween is still lurking around the corner but Tysons Corner Center has a treat in store for anyone who wants to get a head start on their Christmas shopping lists Returning to Tysons after a stint at Fair Oaks Mall in 2023, Creative Collective will open a pop-up holiday shop at the mall on Oct occupying a currently vacant space on the first floor across from Camp through Dec Creative Collective provides brick-and-mortar retail space for small the company typically looks for brands “with distinct personalities or identities that sell products that one cannot generally find in chain stores,” owners Aurelou Cole and Wendy Whittleton told FFXnow “We secure retail space in thriving areas,” they said by email noting that the cost of commercial space and lack of exposure can be obstacles to getting a brick-and-mortar store for many small or up-and-coming businesses “We curate the collection of small businesses so that the products on offer appeal both in terms of the variety of items and the price range of the items After testing its concept with a pop-up in Georgetown from August through December 2017, Creative Collective began regularly appearing at Tysons Corner Center with holiday shops in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. They switched to a virtual format in 2020 Tysons has also gotten Valentine’s Day and spring pop-up shops in recent years According to Cole and Whittleton, the upcoming holiday pop-up will be similar to the one in 2022 customers can still expect to see a variety of products ranging from jewelry and clothes to candles businesses have sometimes offered customization options or hosted workshops we have found that customers are excited and eager to support small and women-owned businesses,” Cole and Whittleton said the desire by customers to give handcrafted or one-of-a-kind items to loved ones is especially strong.” Other changes to expect at Tysons Corner Center this fall include the opening of Yeti and relocations for some existing retailers like Lush and Nespresso As previously reported, signs have also gone up for Popeyes but it’s unclear when they’re planning to open 2025 at 2:56 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}TSA PreCheck enrollment will be held at the AAA Tysons Corner location from April 29 to May 2 enrolling in TSA PreCheck is one way to minimize time spent in security screening lines AAA is working with TSA PreCheck enrollment provider IDEMIA to provide enrollment at its AAA Tysons Corner location The TSA PreCheck event will be held from April 29 to May 2 at 8300 Old Courthouse Road "With the busy summer travel season right around the corner this TSA PreCheck enrollment opportunity couldn’t come at a better time for travelers hoping to avoid long airport lines as they plan for travel this summer and beyond," said Ragina Ali The Transportation Security Administration which screens travelers at airport checkpoints is expecting high travel volumes in the spring and summer season TSA PreCheck allows pre-approved travelers to have an expedited process at security checkpoints which means they don't have to remove shoes PreCheck provides a five-year membership and is open to U.S Children 12 and under can join an enrolled parent or guardian in TSA PreCheck without additional action Children 13 to 17 can join enrolled adults when the child's name is on the reservation and the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child's boarding pass Appointments to enroll in TSA PreCheck at AAA are first come, first served. Travelers are urged to pre-register and schedule appointments ahead of their visit travelers will provide fingerprints for a background check and should bring documents providing identity and citizenship status If the name on the documents does not exactly match proof of identity travelers should bring a court-ordered name change document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree passport can serve as proof of identity and citizenship The cost of enrolling in TSA PreCheck is $78 company check or certified/cashier’s check Travelers will receive their known traveler number for TSA PreCheck in three to five days after the appointment The known traveler number must be added to flight reservations to join TSA PreCheck lines Residents do not have to be an AAA member to attend the TSA PreCheck enrollment event AAA travel experts on site can help applicants book travel provide travel planning resources and offer luggage and travel accessories This season also brings the deadline for adults to have REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights on May 7, 2025. Other federally approved identification such as passports can be used at airport checkpoints instead of a REAL ID TSA believes large numbers of travelers without a REAL ID or another accepted ID would result in longer lines and waits Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. TysonsToday Staff November 10 Around Town, Holiday Nothing captures the magic of the season better than a visit with St From meals with Santa to the traditional photos at the mall and more our area offers many opportunities for you to make your holiday memory with Kris Kringle Santa will be visiting LVFC during our Pancake Breakfast in November and December This year for the FIRST time we are offering 11am-12pm for pet friendly photos with Santa More info, November 16More info, December 21 Tysons Corner Center invites families for some up-close and personal time with Santa and crafts with CAMP make this a family favorite and must-attend event during the Tysons Corner Holiday season More info Maggiano’s Tyson’s CornerMcLean Come Join Santa Claus for a delicious breakfast buffet take some photos and create some special crafts for the Holiday season write letters to Santa and decorate their own holiday themed cookies Santa’s elves will even help to assist them in making their own “magic reindeer food” in hopes that Santa and his reindeer will come and visit on Christmas Eve More info and reservations 8:00am – 8:50am9:00am – 9:50am10:00am -10:50am Santa will visit the Vienna Community Center to hear all your holiday wishes.  Mrs Claus has set up a donut bar for all the wonderful children. There will also be music More info Join the Lake Anne and Reston Community for a day long holiday celebration arriving with a decorated boat parade (made possible thanks to Reston Lakeside Cluster) and accompanied by Santa’s elves on paddleboards More info and create Christmas crafts at our workshop tables and don’t forget to visit Santa himself for a cute family photo This event is free and everyone is welcome More info Boro Park8350 Broad StreetTysons, VA 22102 Guests of all ages are invited to kick off the holiday season and enjoy a fun-filled morning of kids’ holiday crafts and giveaways Don’t forget to get your picture with Santa in our vintage toy shoppe holiday installation More info Dulles Town Center21100 Dulles Town CircleDulles, VA 20166 Sensory Santa is a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a private photo session and visit Santa Claus in a calming and supportive setting Join us on Sunday 12/8 from 9:30am – 10:30am for a magical experience More info Neiman-Marcus – Tysons GalleriaMcLean $70 General Admission Adults/$55 Kids 3 – 12 Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria invites you and your family to join us for BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Santa will read a story for all the children and don’t forget to get your photo! More info Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort enjoyment and participation among children with sensory sensitivities More info More info Bring the whole family to Tysons West on Friday December 13th from 5-7pm for a photo-op with Santa More info Decorate you own cookie and grab a photo with Santa!  More info and registration Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill tour the Miller’s House decorated for the holidays Festive music and children’s crafts complete the experience Most families spend about an hour at this event with the last session starting at 5:30 p.m Sensory-friendly sessions available starting at 12:45 p.m. with the last session on Saturday starting at 2:15 p.m.  More info The Ritz-Carlton – Tysons CornerMcLean Enjoy a wonderful holiday breakfast buffet with a magical appearance from Santa Claus at Breakfast with Santa.  More info $39 for adults$19 for children under 135 & Under – Free Santa will be on his big throne with decorations and Christmas tree Brunch will be a delicious buffet with all your breakfast favorites a slow roasted Angus Beef & Smoked Ham carving station plus delicious lunch selections including Roasted Salmon More info with the last session starting at 4:30 p.m Sensory-friendly sessions available starting at 11:30 a.m. with the last session on Sunday starting at 1:15 p.m.  Neiman-MarcusTysons Galleria2255 International DrMcLean VA 22102 will be returning this Holiday Season! Have your photo taken with Santa and enjoy the holiday in-store experience More infoReservations Tysons Corner Center invites you to bring your pets in their Holiday best for photos with Santa This much-loved event has become a signature and well-attended theme night for Tysons Holiday.  More info, hours, and reservations treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally un-fur-gettable More info A Purr-fectly Merry Moment: When pets meet Santa for a photo session We’ve reserved special times for your furry friends to join in your family photos with Santa.  More info, hours, and reservations The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland Santa will be here starting November 7 and has moved to the lower level near Wasabi A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.  More info, hours, and reservations Bring your family and friends to Dulles Town Center and celebrate the most magical time of the year in the merriest and traditional of ways More info, hours, and reservations More info, hours and reservations Santa has stopped by to spread holiday joy and cheer Kids of all ages can meet the jolly big guy More info Join us as Santa makes his annual visits to Mosaic Bring your children and have your family photos taken with Santa More info and hours Tysons Today Staff January 11 Taste of Tysons DC Restaurant Week returns for one week this winter from January 27 – February 2 Support your local restaurants and savor specially priced three-course menus at the participating Tysons and Reston area restaurants listed below.  Treat yourself to 3 course meals of culinary delights from many restaurants in the Maryland The Winter Restaurant Week will is offering dinner options priced at $40.00 Lunch and Brunch options are priced at $25.00 and $35.00 Special Restaurant Week wine and cocktail pairings are also available Pricing and availability for wine and cocktails pairings vary by restaurant so check the restaurant’s menu or website for more details Metropolitan Washington Restaurant week is held twice a year and is presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington For reservations and menus visit www.ramw.org/restaurantweek 2941 Fairview Park Drive | Falls Church, VA 22042 7911 Westpark Drive | Tysons, VA 22102 $35.00 Brunch | $35.00 Lunch | $65.00 Dinner 2911 District Avenue | Fairfax, VA 22031 1420 Spring Hill Road | McLean, VA 22102 8298 Glass Alley | Fairfax, VA 22031 $25.00 Lunch | $35.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner | $65.00 Dinner 20602 East Hampton Plaza | Ashburn, VA 20147 1330 Chain Bridge Rd | McLean, VA 22101 10392 Fairfax Blvd | Fairfax, VA 22030 1908 Reston Metro Plaza | Reston, VA 20190 142 Branch Rd SE | Vienna, VA 22180 12169 Fair Lakes Promenade | Fairfax, VA 22033 1861 International Drive | McLean, VA 22102 $25.00 Brunch$25.00 Lunch | $35.00 Lunch $55.00 Dinner | $65.00 Dinner 8010 Towers Crescent Drive # 100 | Tysons Corner, VA 22182 $35.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner | $55.00 Dinner $35 lunch menu offered on Saturday and Sunday.$40 and $55 dinner menu offered every night during Restaurant Week 1675 Silver Hill Drive | Tysons, VA 22102 $35.00 Lunch | $55.00 Dinner | $65.00 Dinner 1902 Reston Metro Plaza | Reston, VA 20190 7902 Tysons One Place | McLean, VA 22102 7393 D Lee Highway | Falls Church, VA 22042 $35.00 Brunch  | $35.00 Lunch  | $65.00 Dinner 3950 Chain Bridge Road | Fairfax, VA 22030 $25.00 Brunch | $25.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner 1871 Fountain Dr Suite 300 | Reston, VA 20190 $25.00 Brunch | $35.00 Lunch | $55.00 Dinner 6930 Old Dominion Drive | McLean, VA 22101 $25.00 Lunch | $35.00 Lunch | $55.00 Dinner | $65.00 Dinner 4069 Chain Bridge Rd | Fairfax, VA 22030 $25.00 Brunch | $25.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner 2911 District Ave | Fairfax, VA 22031 $35.00 Brunch | $25.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner 6876 Lee Highway| Arlington, VA 22213 $25.00 Brunch | $35.00 Brunch$25.00 Lunch | $35.00 Lunch$40.00 Dinner | $55.00 Dinner | $65.00 Dinner 46286 Cranston St | Sterling, VA 20165 1811 Library St Reston, VA 20190 1340 Chain Bridge Rd | McLean, VA 22101 11730 Plaza America Drive | Reston, VA 20190 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza | Ashburm, VA 20166 9518 Main St | Fairfax, VA 22031 11956 Market Street | Reston, VA 20190 944 W Broad St | Falls Church, VA 22046 1640 Capital One Dr | Tysons, VA 22102 $35.00 Brunch | $35.00 Lunch | $40.00 Dinner | $55.00 Dinner 11960 Democracy Drive | Reston, VA 20190 $35.00 Brunch | $35.00 Lunch | $55.00 Dinner 1871 Explorer Street | Reston, VA 20190 8100 Lee Hwy | Falls Church, VA 22042 7 S King St | Leesburg, VA 20175 1825 Capital One Drive South | Tysons, VA 22102 2025 at 7:25 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Sen which would have started the process to build a casino in Tysons Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on Wednesday VA — For the third straight legislative session efforts to win passage of a bill that would start the process of building a casino in Fairfax County have failed Members of the Commerce, Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee in the Virginia General Assembly voted unanimously late Wednesday to pass by Senate Bill 982 so it will not proceed in the current legislative session disagreed: "The bill can be brought back and passed through Tuesday." has spent more than $1.5 million since 2023 in a bid to pass legislation allowing a casino to be built on Metro's Silver Line outside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County The project would include a 4 million-square-foot entertainment district in Tysons that would feature a high-end hotel with gaming floor 200,000 square feet of the district would be dedicated to a casino Related: 3rd Fairfax Supervisor States Opposition To Tysons Casino Bill who spoke in opposition to the casino bill on Wednesday issued a statement after the subcommittee vote was taken: "I was pleased that the House Appropriations Committee took the action to kill the casino proposal There was absolutely no guarantee that labor protections would happen There was not a legitimate independent study that provided analysis forcing one specific location for a major land use with zero buy-in from the community doomed the project from the start the most economically robust business climate in the Commonwealth and were carefully planned with community input," Boysko said "A casino is not an appropriate land use there My constituents have been contacting me to say how grateful they are that the bill has died." president of the Tysons Stakeholders Alliance “The voice of the people was finally heard today Thank you to the Members of the Senate who voted no and to the House of Delegates for listening to the thousands of Fairfax County residents who expressed their opposition to the Tysons casino legislation it would have not only wreaked havoc on our county and region but it would have set a bad precedent in circumventing local authority and the will of the local community.” released this statement: "This bill was not requested by the local government unlike the five other casinos that were authorized This bill is the product of a local developer who stands to benefit from the carefully crafted language of the bill that targets his holdings and possibly one other nearby site the idea of a casino has been rejected by thousands of residents of the county who believe that a casino does not comport with the long term plans for Tysons.” After the Virginia Senate approved SB 982 on Feb. 4 on a 24 to 16 vote, the bill was referred on Friday to the General Laws Committee. However, Speaker Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) requested that the bill be rereferred to the House Appropriations Committee the appropriations committee referred it to the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Bulova announced that this was the final time the subcommittee would meet this session Wren Williams (R-Stuart) introduced nearly identical bills in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly seeking to give the board of supervisors the authority to put a casino referendum on a future ballot The bills were quickly withdrawn following public backlash against the legislation Marsden reintroduced the referendum legislation as Senate Bill 675 in January 2024 but the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations voted to hold it over to the 2025 session The final version bill included language which narrowed the location of the proposed casino to Tysons shepherding it through the Gaming Subcommittee and the General Laws & Technology and Appropriations Committees Stella Pekarsky (D-Centreville) and Todd Pillion (R-Abington) served as the bill sponsors “We need this kind of project in Fairfax County to bring tourists to support our Metro and support our economy,” Surovell told the subcommittee there's $2.3 billion per decade of money for school construction Read all of Patch's reporting on the plan to build a casino on Metro's Silver Line in Fairfax County at Silver Line Casino