Fairfax City, VA|News|
Celebrate Valentine's Day At Candle-Making Workshop In Mosaic District
District Candle Lab in the Mosaic District is hosting Burning Love candle-making workshops on Valentine's Day.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
$25K Fairfax City Business Marketing Grant Program Returns
Grant applications are now being accepted from Fairfax City residents and employees looking to enhance their career opportunities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Restaurant Week Features Over 80 Dining Options
Alexandria Restaurant Week will feature chef-driven menus that highlight the city’s food scene at more than 80 restaurants over 10 days.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Enjoy 37 Fredericksburg Eateries During 2026 Winter Restaurant Week
Get your Winter Restaurant Week passport stamped at five participating locations to qualify for prize drawings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Eateries Roll Out 2026 Winter Restaurant Week Menus
Foodies in Arlington will be able to order from special menus with discounted prices during Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
RTC Next Office Space Fully Leased: BXP
RTC Next includes two newly developed trophy towers and an additional boutique premier workplace building.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Grocery Chain Opening First VA Store
Grocery Outlet will open its first Virginia store next month in Falls Church, with more locations planned, the company said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Coffee Shops Closing + Buc-ee's Delayed + New Meals Tax + $1.6M Game Show Win: VA Business
Plans for a 2nd Buc-ee's are delayed, DMV coffee chain files for bankruptcy. Plus winter restaurant week, Slime Museum and a new meals tax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Play Breakfast Bingo At 9 National Landing Cafes To Win Cash Prizes
Customers can soon earn Breakfast Bingo stamps at nine National Landing restaurants to redeem for cash prizes up to $300.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Major Retailer To Shutter 10 Virginia Locations
In a December filing, the company said it had already closed 590 stores in fiscal year 2024.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
NoVA Diners Can Find 2 Of The Most Beautiful New Restaurants In America Nearby
The Robb Report recently released its list of the most beautiful new restaurants in America for 2025, and two are close to NoVA diners.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Ashburn Eatery Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
This Ashburn venue is participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
These Alexandria Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These Alexandria venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
These 18 Arlington Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These 18 Arlington venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
These Fairfax Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These Fairfax venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
These Arlington Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These Arlington venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
These Reston Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These Reston venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
These McLean Eateries Part Of DC's Winter Restaurant Week
These McLean venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Raw Chicken Found On Beer Keg Dispenser At Arlington Restaurant
Arlington County health inspectors found heath code violations at 15 of the 20 food establishments they visited recently.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Is Wegmans Collecting Biometric Data On VA Shoppers? What To Know About Controversial Policy
With 15 stores in Virginia, Wegmans has begun scanning the faces of anyone who enters select stores, sparking privacy concerns.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
These 10 Coffee Shops To Close As DMV Chain Files For Bankruptcy
Three Northern Virginia coffee shops are among the locations Compass Coffee plans to shutter in the DMV, along with 6 in DC and one in MD.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Veteran-Owned Hair Salons Expand Public Service Discounts
Two veteran-owned hair salons in Reston and Fairfax City provide discounted haircuts for military, veterans, and public service personnel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Family Of Child With Cancer Receives Free Roof For Holidays
A Fairfax County family benefited from DryHome Roofing and Siding's annual Free Roof for the Holidays program.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
NoVA Restaurants That Closed Permanently In 2025
From cozy bakeries to beloved coffee chains, several restaurants across Northern Virginia closed their doors in 2025.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
DMV Food Show Launches 4th Season With Jazz Brunch
"Signature Dish" host Seth Tillman visits celebrity Chef David Guas' Neutral Ground Bar and Kitchen in McLean for a Sunday Jazz Brunch.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New Hotel Opens Near NOVA Live Campus In Manassas
Tempo by Hilton opened as part of a partnership with NOVA Live's restaurant group.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Multiple VA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List
Hundreds of big-name retail stores have announced plans to close locations in the U.S. in 2026. Here's what the Virginia impact could be.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Oyster Fest Returns To Old Town Fairfax On New Year's Day
Kelly's Oyster House & Bar is welcoming the new year with an all-you-can-eat seafood menu for one price.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025
Throughout the year, several retailers and chains announced plans to close or potentially close Virginia locations. See the full list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Slime Museum Planned For NoVA Shopping Center
The owners of an “experiential slime children’s museum” have set their sites on a local shopping mall, reports say.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Business Named To Rising Stars Holiday Dessert 50 List
DoorDash included an Arlington company on its inaugural list highlighting the most loved independent dessert businesses in the U.S.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Fredericksburg Helped Raise $3.1M For Hunger Relief
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Woodbridge Helped Raise $3.1M For Hunger Relief
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Alexandria Helped Raise $3.1M For Hunger Relief
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Tysons Helped Raise $3.1M To Fight Hunger
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Fairfax Helped Raise $3.1M For Hunger Relief
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Wegmans Shoppers In Reston Helped Raise $3.1M To Fight Hunger
Wegmans 114 stores nationwide raised nearly $3.1 million as part of its recent Check Out Hunger scanning campaign
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Christmas 2025 Grocery Store Hours In VA: Trader Joe's, Costco, Safeway, Giant
For last-minute holiday grocery runs, Aldi, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods and more stores have schedule changes.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Arlington's Carbonara To Open Second Location In Western Prince William County
Carbonara, which has become a popular dining spot in Arlington, will introduce its second location in Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Opening Of VA's Second Buc-ee's Travel Center Delayed: See Proposed New Date
The Texas-based company first announced its plans to build a Virginia location off Exit 211 on Interstate 64 in 2023.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
