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L'Auberge Chez François Begins New Chapter After 72 Years Of French Dining
Warren Thompson is stepping in as steward of L'Auberge Chez François as the Great Falls restaurant preserves its traditions.

Warren Thompson is stepping in as steward of L'Auberge Chez François as the Great Falls restaurant preserves its traditions.

Sterling and Ashburn commercial properties are part of a $58 million deal involving 11 buildings across Northern Virginia.
McLean Commerce Center is among 11 properties acquired in a $58 million Northern Virginia commercial real estate deal.
This week's VA business news includes major redevelopment plans, a $1.7 million lottery win, a new cell tower and a 415-home community.
McLean and Tysons inspections from Aug. 3-6 found sewage backup, flies, chemical-storage problems and blocked handwashing sinks.
An anonymous Springfield man won a $561,505 prize playing the Virginia Lottery’s Western Wins online game.
Fairfax optometrist Dawn Devaney is competing for a New York Fashion Week walk and $20,000 to launch petite eyewear.
The Vienna and Merrifield brewery won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2026 Virginia Craft Beer Cup.
The free Sept. 16 career fair in Triangle will feature employers hiring in government, skilled trades, health care and other industries.
Three Fredericksburg establishments were cited July 28-31 for handwashing, plumbing, hot-holding and storage violations.
United will add nonstop flights from Dulles to Milan and Toulouse in 2027 and debut its Airbus A321XLR internationally.
Fairfax inspections from July 19-Aug. 7 cited fruit flies, unsanitized dishes, chemical storage and food temperature violations.
Del Ray’s Bagel Uprising will bring 500 bagels to Citi Field for the international New York BagelFest competition.
The counterfeit Camel cigarettes arrived from Singapore and were destined for an address in Miami, authorities said.
Virginia electric drivers are saving hundreds of dollars annually to fueling their vehicles compared to drivers of gasoline-only vehicles.
A hemp-law challenge, a literary ice cream shop and data center proposals lead this week’s business news in Virginia.
Fredericksburg City Council will consider a revised 1 million-square-foot data center proposal at its meeting on Tuesday.
Five Fredericksburg food establishments were cited July 22-27 for hot water, refrigeration, plumbing and other violations.
The merger would create the world's largest regulated utility. What that means for Virginia customers and their bills is far from clear.
Dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals will be available for adoption during the three-day event in Leesburg.
MWAA approved a $19.9 billion Dulles construction program, adding terminal, concourse and Aerotrain projects over 15 years.
Arlington inspections from July 15-20 found pest evidence, sanitizer failures, unsafe cooling and other violations.
Bob’s Discount Furniture will open a Fredericksburg store Sept. 4 and donate $2,500 each to two local organizations.
Vintage Reston will offer mid-century furniture, art and zero-proof drinks while a Lake Anne taproom expansion awaits permits.
TekSynap plans phased layoffs of 69 workers after contract work ends, weeks after announcing a Reston Town Center lease.
Nearly 1.3 million diapers and wipes were distributed to nonprofits across the region through HomeAid's annual Builders for Babies program.
The new project by the owner of Old Town Books has evolved from a weekly flavor drop to plans for its own storefront in 2027.
The secondhand retailer will celebrate its new Manassas location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
Two Loudoun County supervisors say they will attempt to end by-right approval for data centers exempted from a 2025 rule change.
Fairfax inspections from July 2-17 cited untagged clams, pesticide, sanitizer labeling and a dirty ice machine.
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key marks its first anniversary Aug. 26 at the former Holiday Inn site overlooking the Potomac.
Marymount University will host a free summit offering veterans career workshops, coaching and connections with employers.
BedHead PJ's will open its second store this week in Fairfax's Mosaic District, offering pajamas for families and dogs.
A plan to build as many as five new data centers on an 82-acre plot in Prince William County is reported to be back on the table.
Sweetgreen will open its first East Coast sweetlane this week at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean with giveaways and pop-ups.
Matchbox's Mosaic location has closed and a new restaurant will be taking its place soon.
A Loudoun County mom is offering families a new twist on the landline to help them detach from technology and strictly screen their calls.
The businesses are now calling on state legislators to convene an emergency session to give them more time to adjust to the legal changes.
Huey Magoo’s plans to open three restaurants in Northern Virginia as part of a broader expansion, according to reports.
A local coffee roaster is planning a new location in Del Ray, according to a report.