Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Layoff Announcements Up Nearly 50% In Northern Virginia As 450+ Lose Jobs
Layoffs announced over the summer were up by nearly 50% year on year and hundreds of job losses took effect.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Famed Chinese Chef Announces Opening Date Of New Alexandria Restaurant
The newest addition to this chef's local empire will open very soon in Alexandria.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
New Second-Hand Bookshop Coming To This Ashburn Shopping Center
A new family-owned used bookstore is coming to Ashburn, with an opening set for October or November.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Phasecraft To Open U.S. Headquarters In Arlington, Create 19 New Jobs
Phasecraft plans to establish its U.S. headquarters in Ballston, creating 19 jobs through a $113,000 investment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Flocks Blocked + New Data Center Rules + NoVA Shop Axed In Nationwide Closure: VA Business News
Flock camera restrictions, new data center rules and a NoVA shop affected by a nationwide closure top this week's business news in Virginia.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Included In $3.7M Virginia Quantum Technology Investment
Loudoun County is among five Northern Virginia localities included in a $3.7 million investment to develop the region's quantum workforce.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Aggressive New Data Center Regulations
Governor Abigail Spanberger has unveiled a new framework for regulating data centers in Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Included In $3.7M Virginia Quantum Technology Investment
Fairfax City is among five Northern Virginia localities included in a $3.7 million investment to develop the region's quantum workforce.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Included In $3.7M Virginia Quantum Technology Investment
Arlington is among five Northern Virginia localities included in a $3.7 million investment in the region's quantum technology workforce.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Region Gets $531K To Grow Startups, Tech Businesses
Fredericksburg and four nearby counties will share a $531,440 state grant to expand startup, tech and business programs.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
8 VA Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News
See which Virginia children’s hospitals were named among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 rankings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
35 Virginia Farmers Markets To Explore This Fall
Shoppers can browse fall and winter harvests at these farmers markets in Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Bechtel Plans About 200 Job Cuts At Reston Office After TerraPower Agreement Falls Through
Bechtel plans to cut about 200 Reston positions after failing to reach a deal with TerraPower on the next phase of a project.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA’s Richest Person Is Worth $50.3B, Ranks 21st On Forbes 400
Virginia's wealthiest person owns about one-third of the Mars candy company, according to a new ranking by Forbes.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Tech Giant Files Application For New Data Center In Prince William County: Report
An American tech titan has filed an application to increase its data center footprint in Prince William County.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
GMU Student Builds Family Treats Into New Pop-Up Bakery Business
Her mother and grandmother's recipes inspired this university student to launch a new bakery pop-up.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
VA Orders Microsoft To Pay $2.5 Million For Leesburg Data Center Air Pollution
Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality has fined Microsoft over emissions from a data center's diesel generators.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Scrubs & Beyond To Close Stores Nationwide, Including In VA
The brand has not offered an explanation for the closures.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun Supervisors Advance 12-Month Pause On New Data Center Applications: Report
County supervisors requested a draft resolution pausing acceptance of new data center applications, with a final vote to come in October.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
This NoVA County Was No. 1 In VA For Visitor Spending In 2025
This county drew repeat visitors to its wineries, boutiques and outdoor activities.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
KETTLER Promotes Kimberly Ramsey To Executive Vice President Of Property Management Operations
McLean-based KETTLER promoted Kimberly Ramsey to oversee operations across the real estate company's multifamily portfolio.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Nearly 100 People To Lose Jobs In Lorton Layoffs
Mass layoffs at an HVAC and plumbing contractor will see nearly 100 people lose their jobs in November.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Persian American Art Exhibition Opens In Reston, Runs Through Oct. 5
Four Persian American artists are featured in a new Reston exhibition that opened Saturday and runs through Oct. 5.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
224 Townhomes Proposed For Fall Hill Development In Fredericksburg
A preliminary plat calls for 224 townhomes on part of the Fall Hill mixed-use development in Fredericksburg.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Data Center Legislation + Furniture Store Opens + 'Drone Warrior' Helps Farmers: VA Business News
Proposed data center legislation, a furniture store opening and several new restaurants top this week's VA business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Makers Union To Open Sixth Location In Fairfax's Mosaic District This Fall
Makers Union will open its sixth location this fall in the former matchbox space at Fairfax's Mosaic District.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Nash & Smashed Opens New Arlington Restaurant: Report
Nash & Smashed has opened at Buckingham Center with Nashville-style fried chicken, smash burgers and late-night hours.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Office Vacancy Rate Ticks Downward, Commercial Sales Rise In Second Quarter
Alexandria's office vacancy rate dropped slightly year on year, with the city outperforming the region in filling space.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Newest Record Shop To Open This Weekend With Music And Freebies
Mobius Records' Del Ray location will open with a party on Saturday.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Open Road Outpost & Biergarten Opens At The Boro In Tysons
Open Road Outpost & Biergarten has opened in the former Él Bebe space at The Boro in Tysons with food, beer and live music.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Stafford Man Faces Drug, Identity Theft Charges After Donut Shop Report
A Stafford man faces four charges after deputies responded to a narcotics report at a donut shop on Warrenton Road.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Halley Rise Proposal Would Shift Office, Housing, Parks Near Reston Metro
Halley Rise proposes rearranging office, housing, retail and parks across four undeveloped blocks near Reston Town Center Metro.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Bob’s Discount Furniture Celebrates Fredericksburg Opening With $5K In Local Donations
Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated its Fredericksburg grand opening with a ribbon cutting and $5,000 in donations to local groups.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
New Chinese Dumpling Restaurant Coming To Loudoun County: Report
A new location for Chinese dumplings is expected to open in early 2027, according to a new report.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fresh Monkee To Open First Virginia Location In Fairfax City: Report
Fresh Monkee plans to open its first Virginia smoothie and protein shake shop in Fairfax City, according to reports.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed In Arlington
Arlington schools, government offices and libraries will close for Labor Day, while ART, Metro and recreation schedules will change.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed In Fairfax City; Annual Car Show Returns
Fairfax City offices will close for Labor Day as the annual car show brings classics, muscle cars and more downtown.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed Around Reston
Labor Day will bring closures and schedule changes to schools, government offices, transit and other services around Reston.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed Around McLean
Schools, government offices and libraries will close for Labor Day in McLean, while transit and recreation schedules will change.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Classic Eatery In New Hands + Fastest-Growing Companies + Trump Cost Increases: VA Business News
VA business news includes a classic eatery in new hands, a $3,800 Trump/GOP price tag, cyclospora status update.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
