Eatery Wins Wine Spectator Award + Data Center Battles + Farmers Market Crash: VA Business News

The latest business news in Virginia includes a proposed $22 billion makeover of Dulles International Airport, continuing debates over data center development and a farmers market crash that injured an adult and child.

Other stories include local entrepreneurs opening a fitness studio and preschool, concerns about campaign contributions tied to development interests, and recognition for a NoVA restaurant’s wine program.

Dulles Airport $22B Redesign Includes New Hotel, Shops, Restaurants And Parking Garage

The $22.5 billion renovation of Dulles International Airport will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” President Donald Trump said.

Emails Show VA Officials Rushed To Defend Data Centers Over Health Concerns: Report

A new report reveals emails showing how staff at the VA Department of Environmental Quality rushed to defend a NoVA data center.

Former Corporate Employee Opens Fitness Business In NoVA

Former corporate employee Sarah Crissup opened Fairfax Fit Body Boot Camp, bringing 30-minute workouts to NoVA.

Adult, Child Injured After Driver Crashes Into NoVA Farmers Market Stand

An adult and child suffered non-life-threatening injuries after an elderly driver crashed into a NoVA farmers market stand.

How One NoVA Couple Turned A Lifelong Passion Into A Community Preschool

Sasi and Hana Yajamanyam opened a community preschool offering arts-integrated education and have plans for two additional NoVA locations.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In VA

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to shredded lettuce served at a fast-food chain. Does this mean you have to skip the drive-thru?

NoVA Data Center Foes Urge Residents To Attend Substation Info Meeting

Dominion Energy will present its plans for a substation near a NoVA neighborhood at an informational meeting.

Real Estate, Data Center Interests Flood NoVA Supervisors With Cash: Report

A new report details the campaign contributions received by supervisors in one of NoVA’s largest counties. (Patch)

NoVA Davio’s Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award For Wine Program

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse was recognized for its wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards.

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