VIRGINIA — The Alexandria arena legislation was scrutinized by state lawmakers and tallies for political donations made by a casino developer totaled over $1 million, so stories from Richmond topped this week's business news in Virginia. Also, new urgent cares and emergency rooms are opening, Black business leaders were honored, a clothing store new to the region is coming to a NoVA mall, restaurant weeks are about to serve up their best dishes and two food recalls could affect shoppers.
Here are some of this week's business headlines:
Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge will soon be gaining a new value store. Primark, an international retailer, announced a lease for a future opening at Potomac Mills. The store offers women’s, men’s and kids' clothing, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories.
A truck driver from Arlington was driving through Texas when he discovered that he had the winning numbers in the Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle and won $1 million.
Foodies can enjoy a taste of Pakistani fast-casual food at the new Cha Street Food that opened Friday in Sterling. Cha Street Food is a family-owned business and the second location, following a Tysons Corner Center location. The company donates a portion of proceeds to organizations helping underserved communities, such as Pakistan's Karachi Down Syndrome Association.
Less than a month from now, restaurants will offer specials for the returning Vienna Restaurant Week.
Comstock Holding Companies, its associates and employees donated a total of $1,247,993 in contributions to political candidates and political action committees between Jan. 1, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2024, according to state finance filings. Patch first reported last September that the Reston-based developer was planning to build a casino somewhere on Metro's Silver Line outside of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County.
With Virginia General Assembly approval being the first step required to advance an arena and entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard, legislation is only making progress in one chamber. A House bill by Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince William) to create a Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority passed the Virginia House of Delegates Appropriations Committee 17-3.
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