Recent business news includes officials restricting or reconsidering the use of Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns, while Virginia has announced new requirements affecting data center development.
Also this week, a NoVA medical uniforms shop was caught up in a nationwide closure, while the region saw developments involving Metro service, housing and a fall festival.
A Woodbridge medical uniforms store is among locations affected by a nationwide company closure.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced new requirements addressing data center development in Virginia.
Alexandria police blocked state agencies with ICE cooperation agreements from accessing the city's Flock camera network, according to a report.
Metro riders will face service disruptions on two September weekends due to scheduled work.
Fairfax County supervisors paused the installation of new Flock cameras and called for a review of privacy safeguards.
Alexandria home sales declined in August while average sales prices increased, according to a new report.
Vienna's annual Oktoberfest is scheduled to return in October for its 17th year.
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