A short-term childcare center that was on a hiatus in Tysons Corner Center has decided not to reopen.
In the spring, Tysons Reporter wrote that Ashburn-based Wishing Tree appeared closed at its spot on the second floor of the mall near Lord & Taylor — the childcare center’s website said it was “reopening in August 2019.”
Now, an employee for Wishing Tree said that the Tysons Corner Center spot was a holiday pop-up that closed sometime around February. Though Wishing Tree had plans to reopen in August, the employee said that it decided not to.
The Tysons Corner spot still has the sign and interior decor, but that won’t last long — the employee said that there are plans to move out of the mall soon.
Writing on the windows indicate that the Tysons location offered Legos, spinning top toys by Beyblades, crafts and board games for kids. When Tysons Reporter peaked through the windows earlier this week, the interior looked sparse and dark.
The Ashburn spot offers care for ages 3-12, according to the website.
Ashley Hopko contributed to this story
The Market at Tysons Corner finally reopened after moving to a smaller location.
The new convenience store location made its debut on July 30 on level two of the mall. Patrons can find it near the Nordstrom.
The market continues to offer a variety of goods to customers, including soft drinks, snacks, toiletries and other items someone would expect to find in a convenience store. The shop will also sell packs of beer and bottles of wine.
The Tysons Market won’t be the only convenience store in the mall — 7-Eleven is expected to open on level one of the mall. A sign indicated that 7-Eleven applied for their license to sell alcohol.
Hours of operation for the Market are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Yet another nail salon is preparing to open in Tysons Corner Center.
Beauty Nail Bar will join two other nail salons and various beauty services already in the mall, including Angel Nail and Modern Nail Studio.
It will be located next to the Paul Mitchell School on level two of the mall.
Todd Putt, a spokesman for the mall, told Tysons Reporter that there is no opening date yet for the nail salon.
No details on the expected hours of operation have been released yet.
Tysons Corner Center now offers a new mattress store where shoppers can nap.
The Casper Sleep Shop offers the full array of mattresses, pillows, bedding, furniture and dog beds. But, the location also allows guests to book a nap at a “mini home” if they want to actually test out a mattress for themselves.
“Inspired by the comforts of home, the store reimagines how we shop for sleep,” a spokesperson for Casper said.
The store opened in the mall on Thursday, Aug. 1, according to a spokesman for the mall.
Get the sleep you’ve always dreamed of at our new Casper Store on level 2 across from Macy’s pic.twitter.com/1GxHVObzou
— Tysons Corner Center (@ShopTysons) July 26, 2019
This is one of 30 similar Casper Sleep Shops across the county, according to a press release. Most products at the stores are available for customers to take home that day and also available to ship directly to their home.
Casper is an international brand based out of New York but shoppers can also find a smaller selection of products in specific stores like Target and Hudson’s Bay.
The store is open 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday.
Also in the mall, shoppers might notice a new display in BrandBox.
Peloton decided to set up a new 3D pop-up to drive foot traffic to their larger location, according to a store representative. The mini location opened on July 25 to advertise the company’s treadmill, rower and subscription fitness services.
Peloton has a store on the second level by Lord & Taylor.
Photos courtesy Casper Sleep Shop
The Weekly Planner is a roundup of interesting events coming up over the next week in the Tysons area.
We’ve scoured the web for events of note in Tysons, Vienna, Merrifield, McLean and Falls Church. Know of any we’ve missed? Tell us!
Monday (Aug. 5)
- Sound Check Bingo — 7-8:30 p.m. at Caboose Commons (2918 Eskridge Road) — Music lovers have the opportunity to test their skills by guessing songs and artists after hearing a short clip of music.
Tuesday (Aug. 6)
- Tysons Corner Book Club — 7:30-9 p.m. at Tysons Galleria Food Hall (2001 International Drive) — Members will be discussing Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” near Andy’s Pizza. This event is free.
- Tuesday Trivia With John W. — 7-9 p.m. at Caboose Commons (2918 Eskridge Road) — This trivia session will feature a variety of topics. It is free to attend.
Wednesday (Aug. 7)
- Summer Rooftop Hit Workout — 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Lululemon Athletica (2920 District Avenue) — Lululemon sponsors this free workout class. All fitness levels are welcome.
- Chanel “Working Woman Wednesday” Beauty Masterclass — 6:30-9 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue (2001 International Drive) — This event will feature makeup tutorials from Chanel. Attendance is free and dessert will be provided.
Friday (Aug. 9)
- Meet E.A. Dustin — 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble (2921 District Avenue Suite 180) — This local author will discuss her book and signing copies of “Save Me Twice” about WWll.
Saturday (Aug. 10)
- Stop the Bleed Workshop — 1:30-4 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library (101 E. Maple Avenue) — CERT and FEMA will teach attendees how to stop bleeding in case of an emergency and save a life if necessary. This is open to everyone 16 years of age and above.
- Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band — 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap at the Filene Center (1551 Trap Road) — This live musical event will feature musicians who have played alongside Ringo Starr. Tickets start at $45.
- 29th Anniversary Block Party — 1-4 p.m. in McLean (1440 Chain Bridge Road) — The McLean Community Center will host a celebration for the 29th anniversary of the old firehouse. This free event offers free admission and there will be live music, games, food and activities for all ages.
Sunday (Aug. 11)
- Tysons Farmers Market — 9 a.m. at The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center — Every week, local businesses gather to share their goods with the community. Entry is free, and activities for kids will be available.
- Live Music with Eli Lev — noon-3 p.m. at Caboose Commons (2918 Eskridge Road) — Folk singer and songwriter Eli Lev will perform live for the audience. This free performance will likely include music from his upcoming album.
Image via Eli Lev/Facebook
Some Northern Virginia commuter buses are experiencing delays trying to get to Tysons — or not going there at all.
OmniRide started operating fewer buses on Thursday (Aug. 1) after the union that represents its bus operators rejected to extend the contract, which expired last week, Inside NoVa reported.
While the bus system primarily serves the Prince William County and Manassas areas, some of its routes take riders to and from Tysons.
Five days later, the work stoppage is still impacting bus schedules today (Monday).
More from OmniRide’s modified plan for today:
Our service plan continues to evolve, as a result of the dynamic situation. We will continue to notify passengers of any further changes to service levels as soon as possible.
Ultimately, service levels depend on the number of operators who come to work, so please stay tuned for updates as we learn more, and keep in mind that the service frequencies listed below are approximate and dependent on anticipated operator attendance.
OmniRide will not have Express bus service for Mark Center and Tysons-Woodbridge today. Several other Express buses have also been changed. Fares are free today for OmniRide Express buses that are not running on a regular schedule today.
For people trying to get to Tysons, OmniRide is encouraging people to hop on a Metro Express bus or share a ride.
Let us know if the recent OmniRide bus service changes have impacted you.
Photo via Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission/Facebook
Balboa Steaks and Chickens is no longer at Tysons Corner Center.
The sandwich shop closed about three weeks ago, according to a Facebook message.
Located on the third level, Balboa offered a variety of chicken and steak sandwiches, including barbecue, Chipotle and Philly cheesesteak options.
Photo via Balboa Steaks and Chicken/Facebook
Wayfair opened a new pop-up shop at Tysons Corner Center today (Thursday).
No more than 20 feet long by 15 feet wide, the store is on the second level right by the door to The Plaza and offers a small sample of Wayfair’s extensive home goods online inventory. Each corner of the pop-up displays decor for a different room in the home — bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room.
“We want people to come and get inspired,” Molly Delaney, the marketing director for Wayfair, said. She added that the items are “great for hosting or any type of party.”
On a tour of the space, Delaney pointed out a variety of colorful rugs and copper drink tumblers to Tysons Reporter and emphasized the “vibrancy” of the space. She also noted that Wayfair is excited to have the space open in time for the back-to-school shopping season, and customers can expect merchandise to shift several times based on customer input.
Other items found at the store include candles, decorative pillows, wall art, lamps and colorful baskets.
Delaney said that by 11:30 a.m. on opening day dozens of people had already stopped to check out the space.
All of the items at the pop-up store, except for the chairs, are available for purchase on the spot. “We are excited people can grab and go,” she said.
The Tysons location is one of four other Wayfair pop-ups throughout the country, including Schaumburg, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and King of Prussia, Pa.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. until the mall closes at 9:30 p.m. every day. The pop-up space will remain open through Oct. 31.
(Updated at 9 a.m.) If you faced delays on Metro’s Silver Line in the Tysons area during yesterday’s evening commute, you might have a goose to blame.
A Metro spokesperson confirmed that an injured goose caused the delay yesterday.
The Fairfax County Police Department said that the Animal Protection Police Officer removed the goose, which had an injured wing and leg, and took it to a nearby animal hospital. Police did not have an update to share about the goose’s condition Tuesday (July 30) evening.
Metrorail Info tweeted around 4:30 p.m. Monday (July 29) that an animal on the tracks at Tysons Corner was causing single-tracking and delays in both directions between the Tysons Corner and McLean Metro stations.
Shortly after 6 p.m., another tweet said that single-tracking had ended, but that residual delays continued in both directions.
Silver Line Delay: Trains are single tracking btwn Tysons Corner & McLean due to an animal on the track at Tysons Corner. Expect delays in both directions.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) July 29, 2019
UPDATED: Silver Line Delay: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue both directions following an animal on the track at Tysons Corner.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) July 29, 2019
Goose is the correct answer. An injured goose. #wmata
— Adam Tuss (@AdamTuss) July 29, 2019
BGR The Burger Joint is no longer at Tysons Corner Center.
The eatery (8056 Tysons Corner Center) is listed as “closed” in the Tysons Corner Center directory.
An employee at a nearby BGR The Burger Joint told Tysons Reporter that the Tysons location closed last Friday (July 19).
The burger chain has other Virginia locations in Arlington, the Mosaic District, Reston Town Center and Springfield.
Photo via BGR The Burger Joint/Facebook
