Predatory Towing Bust, $900M Waterpark, Dulles Expansion Top VA Business News

The latest business news in Virginia includes a Prince William County police investigation into an alleged predatory towing scheme, the opening of a $900 million Kalahari resort and indoor waterpark in Spotsylvania, and a proposal to replace Alexandria's Great Waves Waterpark with a $117 million indoor sports and events complex.

Also making headlines, Washington Dulles International Airport opened a new 14-gate concourse as part of its $20 billion expansion, while a report found elevated levels of PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals," at 11 of 16 industrial monitoring sites in the Occoquan watershed.

Other business news includes national recognition for Mary Washington Hospital, opposition to a proposed data center in Fairfax County, major donations to George Mason University and local nonprofits, and career exploration opportunities for Arlington students.

Prince William Man Arrested Over Predatory Towing Scheme: Police

Police say they have arrested a Woodbridge man in connection with a fraudulent towing scheme.

Kalahari Opens $900M Resort, Massive Indoor Waterpark In VA

Kalahari Resorts opened its $900M Spotsylvania resort Thursday, featuring a massive indoor waterpark, 907 rooms and adventure park.

Great Waves Could Become Massive Indoor Sports Complex: Report

Alexandria's proposal would replace Great Waves with a 210,000-square-foot complex and a new public park.

Dulles Airport Opens New 14-Gate Concourse As Part Of $20 Billion Expansion

The new concourse opened for flights on Tuesday.

PFAS Levels Elevated At Most Industrial Monitoring Points In This NoVA Watershed: Report

Data collected over the last year show PFAS levels are higher than federal and state standards across this Prince William watershed.

VA Hospital Among Nation's 50 Best For Joint Replacement

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg is Virginia's only hospital named among the nation's 50 best for outpatient joint replacement.

‘Save Bren Mar Coalition’ Urges Residents To Speak Out About Data Center

The Save Bren Mar Coalition hopes blocking Dominion's proposed substation could also stop a larger data center campus.

HopeLink Raises Record $1.3M At NoVA Mental Health Benefit

Oakton-based HopeLink raised nearly $1.3 million at its annual gala and honored Pinnacle Financial Partners for its support.

George Mason Receives $30M Gift To Launch 2 Institutes, Name NoVA Plaza

Dwight Schar's $30M gift will fund two George Mason institutes and name a plaza at the university's Arlington campus.

Sheehy Auto Stores Donates $352K To American Heart Association

Sheehy Auto Stores' annual fundraising campaign raised $352,000 for the American Heart Association, bringing total donations near $4M.

NoVA Job Shadow Day Draws Record 140 Students To Local Businesses

A record 140 Arlington students explored careers at more than 30 local job sites during the Chamber of Commerce's Job Shadow Day.

Coming Soon

• Crimson Coward Opens Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant In Leesburg
• Leesburg's First Municipal Pickleball Courts To Open Saturday
• Ashburn Used Bookstore Announces Opening Date
• Primark To Open New Arlington Store At Fashion Centre At Pentagon City
• Wonder Sets Nov. 19 Opening In Former Ashburn Bonefish Grill
• Award-Winning Italian Restaurant Announces Ashburn Location's Opening Date
• New Discount Skincare, K-Beauty Shop Coming To Potomac Mills
• 160 Apartments, Public Parking Garage Advance In Manassas: Report

Holiday Happenings

• Vienna Holiday Gift Show Returns, Expands To New Location
• Great Falls Restaurant Marks 50 Years Of Thanksgiving Dinners For Local Firefighters
• Canceled Christmas Market Leaves Local Businesses Scrambling: Report
• The Boro In Tysons To Host Free Holiday Candyland Celebration