Hemp Fight, Ice Cream Shop And Data Center Plans Lead VA Business News

A judge’s decision affecting Virginia hemp businesses, plans for a literature-inspired ice cream shop and renewed debates over data center development lead this week’s business news from across Northern Virginia.

Judge Denies Hemp Business' Request To Temporarily Block New VA Cannabis Laws: Report

The businesses are now calling on state legislators to convene an emergency session to give them more time to adjust to the legal changes.

NoVA Supervisors Try To End By-Right Approval For Last Exempted Data Centers

Two NoVA supervisors say they will attempt to end by-right approval for data centers exempted from a 2025 rule change.

Literature-Inspired Ice Cream Pop Up Plans New Brick And Mortar Shop In NoVA

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.

Plans For Up To 5 New Data Centers In NoVA Revived: Report

A plan to build as many as five new data centers on an 82-acre plot in NoVA is reported to be back on the table.

NoVA Entrepreneur Launches New Take On Landline Phone To Help Families Ditch Tech

A NoVA mom is offering families a new twist on the landline to help them detach from technology and strictly screen their calls.

NoVA Shopping District Loses Pizza Restaurant, To Gain Family Friendly Gathering Place: Report

Matchbox’s NoVA location has closed, and a new restaurant will be taking its place soon.

Coming Soon

• Sweetgreen’s First East Coast Sweetlane Is Opening In McLean
• Fairfax's Mosaic District Welcomes BedHead PJ's First Store Outside NYC
• This National Thrift Chain Is Opening Its First VA Location In Manassas
• A Mid-Century Pop-Up Is Coming To Lake Anne Plaza
• Local Coffee Roaster Plans New Alexandria Location: Report
• Huey Magoo’s Plans 3 New Restaurants In NoVA

Crime And Safety

• Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Wanted In 3 Counties
• Fairfax County $2M Fraud Defendant Barred From Casinos And Online Gambling
• Shopping Center, School Evacuated After SUV Crashes Into Gas Line In Fairfax County
• Dulles Airport Khat Seizure Leads To New York Man’s Arrest

Hirings And Firings

• Reston Contractor Plans 69 Layoffs After Wireless Contract Work Ends
• New Loudoun County Behavioral Health Crisis Center to Hold Hiring Event

Things To Do

• Reston Queen Tribute Concert To Close Summer Series At Town Center
• Arlington Hotel Marks First Anniversary In Rosslyn’s Changing Skyline