The Seven Corners name came from four roads that created seven corners at their junction. These roads include State Route 7, U.S. Route 50, State Route 613, and State Route 338. Continue reading
Nestled in the hilly woodlands of southeastern Fairfax County, about half an hour from downtown, Wessynton is a neighborhood of 156 houses built in the late 1960s and early ’70s on land that was once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The development’s architect, Nicholas A. Pappas, designed its houses to blend with the landscape — they are set into the curve of the land along winding roads in the woods, providing seclusion. Continue reading
The Arlington County Board is scheduled to vote on a plan to redevelop the Westmont Shopping Center during their meeting this Saturday.
A rendering of the proposed mixed-use building for the Westmont Shopping Center(image via Arlington County)Continue reading
Seven Corners is a commercial center and census-designated place in Fairfax County. The population of Seven Corners is 9,255. Seven Corners has a "Falls Church" mailing address but is not within the independent City of Falls Church, Virginia. The area got its name from the intersection of State Route 7 (Leesburg Pike and East Broad Street), U.S. Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard), State Route 613 (Sleepy Hollow Road), State Route 338 (Hillwood Avenue) and Wilson Boulevard (also part of State Route 613). The junction of these four roads once created seven corners. Continue reading
Kingstowne Shopping center is accessible to Franconia and the outskirts of 495, 395, and Telegraph. This is a huge shopping center with grocery stores, clothing stores, restaurants, and countless shops. There are several trails that hug the area right across for the Kingstone Shopping Center. There are several neighborhoods located close to this area.Continue reading
A lot of families roam this area. For example: kids participating in martial arts at the Karate Masters, high school students visiting Subway and Roy Rogers on lunch break, and parents selecting groceries at Safeway. For someone older then 21 this is a good place to get a 6 pack (to save money) before going out on Friday night.
When it comes to selecting a home, there are a number of things that families and individuals consider. Most will say that location, good schools, shopping centers, parks, and safety are all important factors when buying a home. Subsequently, many people also consider access to good healthcare. The Northern Virginia area is a great place that encompasses all of these options.
Fairfax County is home to one of the best school systems in the country. There is plenty of access to great shopping and it is in a great location with Washington D.C. being less than thirty minutes away, minus the traffic of course. Another bonus is that it houses some of the best medical care available. Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked among the best hospitals in the country and is a default trauma center for most surrounding medical centers. They have the ability to handle the most complicated cases and have the updated facilities to treat their patients with cutting edge technology and the best medical treatment.
After experiencing my own personal crisis and being hospitalized for over a month, I was transported by ambulance to Fairfax. Although I not previously considered this fact when moving to the area, I was most certainly thankful that I had the option of receiving the caliber of treatment I received during my stay. Great Healthcare most certainly would be at the top of my list if I ever planned on moving to another area, but I don’t.
The Seven Corners name came from four roads that created seven corners at their junction. These roads include State Route 7, U.S. Route 50, State Route 613, and State Route 338. Continue reading
