Ashburn, VA|News|
Ashburn Hot Pot Restaurant Closes: Report
An Ashburn hot pot restaurant has closed after five years, according to reports.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Named Among DC Area's 38 Best By Eater
SER Restaurant in Ballston earned a spot on Eater DC's fall 2026 list of 38 essential restaurants across the Washington region.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 33 Stores In VA: Here's Where
Spirit Halloween operates more than 1,500 stores nationwide, including 33 in Virginia. Here's where to find your next costume.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Fed Contractor Layoffs + New Arcade Bar Opens + Marches Against Data Centers: VA Business Headlines
A major contractor laying off staff this winter and a program that helps recent graduates and their employers made Virginia headlines.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Chantilly, VA|News|
Paisano’s Expands Free Pizza Slice Program To Anyone In Need
Paisano’s is expanding its Community Slice Program beyond schoolchildren to anyone in need at its Northern Virginia locations.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
This Middle Eastern Cafe Is Expanding To Ashburn: Report
Ashburn will soon have a new source for Middle Eastern baked goods and meals.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Amazon's Ashburn Data Center Plans Must Face Public Review: Loudoun Zoning Administrator
Loudoun's zoning chief and county attorney say Amazon would need explicit county approval to build data centers on its Ashburn property.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Code Ninjas Opens Arlington Location With Free Grand Opening Event
Code Ninjas will celebrate its new Arlington location with robotics, video game building, virtual reality and other free activities.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Graze Craze Charcuterie Shop Coming To Great Falls: Report
Graze Craze plans to open its second Northern Virginia charcuterie shop at the Leigh Corners commercial center.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
True Food Kitchen Closes Reston Restaurant After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
The Reston Town Center restaurant was one of 12 locations the chain closed as it entered bankruptcy. Two other NoVA locations remain open.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Week 2026 Returns With Dining Deals Across The County
Arlington Restaurant Week runs Oct. 12-19, with participating restaurants offering everything from sushi tasting menus to rooftop dining.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Arlington Contractor ICF Could Cut Dozens Of Jobs Starting In December
A major contractor has announced that dozens of positions will be terminated, starting before the end of the year.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA ‘March For A Moratorium’ Events To Kick Off This Weekend
A statewide series of marches demanding a statewide moratorium on data centers will begin in Alexandria Oct. 10.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
NoVA's Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine To Open In Manassas
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Manassas will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
NoVA’s Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine Eyes Opening Date
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Northern Virginia will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Statewide March For A Moratorium Events To Kick Off Near Alexandria's Planned Plaza 500 Data Center
A statewide series of marches demanding a statewide moratorium on data centers will begin in Alexandria Oct. 10.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Prince William County
The new arcade for adults and families should open before the end of the year, its owners say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report
An East Coast fitness chain is expanding its presence in Northern Virginia with a new location at Tysons Galleria.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Woodbridge
The new arcade for adults and families should open before the end of the year, its owners say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Tech Layoffs + Counties Fight Dominion Merger + New Preschool Opens: VA Business News
Business headlines in Virginia this week included layoffs, court battles, merger opposition and major property acquisitions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas City Council Approves Sidewalk Project, Takes HEF Development Proposal, Ups School Funding
The Manassas City Council heard public comment on a redevelopment project, added more money for schools and took other steps on Monday.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
New Event Venue With Michelin-Starred Culinary Team Opens In Arlington
Concorde, a 12,000-square-foot meeting and event venue with space for up to 470 guests, has opened in Arlington's National Landing.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Best Buns Bakery & Burgers Opens New Falls Church Location
The new West Falls restaurant features all-day breakfast, baked goods and fried chicken, plus an upstairs bar and rooftop seating.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County HOA Part Of Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Over Fraudulent PPP Loan Applications
A Prince William County homeowners association is among the groups contributing to a nearly $2.7 million settlement over alleged loan fraud.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Rock The Ave Returns To Alexandria With New Evening Format
Now in its third year, the Eisenhower Corridor community event will present entertainment and shopping during an upcoming October evening.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Mary Washington Opens Interventional Radiology Clinic At Stafford Hospital
Mary Washington Healthcare's new outpatient clinic at Stafford Hospital offers image-guided procedures for a range of conditions.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Tech Company Anticipates Major Layoffs In Ashburn
A major technology contractor is planning to lay off dozens of workers at a NoVA facility, according to a Virginia WARN notice.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Yum Yum Donuts Opens In Manassas With Donuts, Boba And Sandwiches
There's a new joint in town for donuts, boba tea and more.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Spotsylvania Man Accused In Robberies At Massage Businesses In Stafford, Spotsylvania
A Spotsylvania man faces charges in separate investigations into robberies at massage businesses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Women's Fashion Retailer Cato Closing 120 Stores: What To Know In VA
Women's fashion retailer Cato plans to shutter 120 stores this year, making it the latest company to announce significant closures.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Preschool Opens In Old Town Alexandria
A new preschool has opened in Alexandria and still has spaces open for families looking for inquiry- and play-based early learning.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Inova Buys Willow Oaks Medical Campus In Fairfax For $97.5 Million
Inova Health System acquired the two-building Willow Oaks Medical Campus near Inova Fairfax Hospital for $97.5 million.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Popular Immersive Game Is Now Available In Downtown Manassas
Historic Downtown Manassas now has a location for this trendy, problem-solving pastime.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Famed Chef Comes To NoVA + Data Center Limits + Karaoke Permit Denied : VA Business News
Data center limits, a denied karaoke permit and a famed chef's new restaurant lead this week's NoVA and Virginia business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Starbucks Closing 250 Stores This Week: What VA Customers Need To Know
The closures come as the company reshapes its store footprint and focuses on locations it says are underperforming.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Luxury Chocolatier To Bring European-Style Hot Chocolate To Alexandria: Report
A British chocolate-maker is set to open three new locations this fall, one in Alexandria.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Metro Seeks Partner To Build New Mixed-Use Development Next To Braddock Road Station
The Washington Metrorail has issued a request for proposals to build a new mixed-use development at an Alexandria station.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Board Approves Later Music Hours At 2 Clarendon Venues, Denies Big Tony’s
Arlington elected officials approved expanded live entertainment hours at two Clarendon venues but denied Big Tony’s request.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Metro Motor Takes Over Longtime Auto Body Of Vienna Property
The new location of the regional automotive business offers a range of collision repair services.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
George Mason Launches Virginia Quantum Hub With $3.7M Grant
George Mason is launching a Virginia Quantum Hub with a $3.7M grant and partners across Fairfax, Arlington and Northern Virginia.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
