Smithsonian Hiring Beer Historian; Flour Recall Expanded; Matchbox Pizza's Next Opening: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including the new escape room coming to the region. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Red Dragon Brewery Prepares for August Debut

It'll be the downtown district's second craft brewery.

Fredericksburg Restaurant Week Fast Approaching: Dates, Deals, Participating Restaurants

More than 20 eateries will offer a variety of summer discounts and a variety of two-for-one deals during 11-day event.

Metro Mess a Boon for VRE, Businesses Target 'Pokémon Go' Players, Best Places to Dine With Kids: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including the new place to find 'Virginia is for Lovers' memorabilia. Plus, how you can share your news.

Ron Rosner Sells Toyota Dealerships to Fairfax-based Sheehy Auto Stores

Two area locations, in Spotsylvania and Stafford, will be included in the deal expected to be complete by October.

Philly Pretzel Factory Open in Fredericksburg

A staple around the Philadelphia area, the eatery offers soft pretzels homemade from scratch. Hosts ribbon-cutting Monday.

Next Metro Repair Delays, Tysons Corner Fire, #DonutLab Competition: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including Food Lion stores sold in Giant merger. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Pokémon Go Attracting Drivers, Violent Criminals, Amateur Sleuths | Weekend Read

10 crazy places we found players | 'Hunts' on the National Mall | Introducing the "PokeBus" | 10 tips for gamers | More

Food Lion Conversion To Weis Markets Will Happen in Early Fall

Current employees at the Food Lions will be considered for jobs at the converted stores.

Carl's Ice Cream No. 1 in Virginia: Foursquare

The venerable shop on Princess Anne Street once again attracts the most kudos.

Fredericksburg Food Lion Locations Sold in Merger With Giant

Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will purchase 38 Food Lion stores, including 13 in the Fredericksburg area.

Tiny House Building Company Gets Big Footprint in Spotsylvania County

Kristopher Angstadt's narrow-mindedness was anything but, and the Fredericksburg contractor has big new digs for his tiny creations.

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven in Fredericksburg

Get a free small Slurpee on July 11 to celebrate the 7-Eleven convenience store chain's milestone birthday.

Commuters Reroute During Metro Repairs; Wendy's Data Breach; Restaurant Fire on Day 1: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including major hotel sales. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Wendy's Credit Card Breach Hits 11 Va. Locations

One Fredericksburg restaurant is included in the recently announced credit card breach at Wendy's.

Starbucks Overcharges Some Customers, 'Will Gladly Make This Right'

New prices on some Starbucks beverages were expected to begin July 12, but a "system error" overcharged some customers last week.

Metro Repairs Shift Commuter Headaches; Massive Recalls from General Mills and IKEA: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C, including Metro's move to cut 500 jobs. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

E. coli: General Mills Expands Massive Flour Recall, CDC Issues Raw Dough Warning

New illness from raw dough in an early batch of flour expands nationwide recall beyond 10 million pounds announced in the spring.

Noodles & Company Data Breach at Virginia Restaurants

Several area restaurants had credit and debit card information compromised over four months.

Barnes and Noble Tries Beer and Wine, Costco's Credit Card Changes, Latest Grocery Recall: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including 3,600 jobs available at MGM National Harbor. Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

Restaurant Inspections: Longhorn, Allman's Bar-B-Q, Freddy's Frozen Custard, Chomps and More

The most recent restaurant inspections in and around Fredericksburg.

Best Burger Joints in Fredericksburg

Customers give these burgers top honors in Fredericksburg, according to Yelp.

Are McFlurry's Days Numbered? | Patch PM

Parasol sharing program in Georgetown | Arlington the "best city to live in" | Lisa Loeb kicking of children's theatre at Wolf Trap

Back-to-School Hiring (yes, already) | Patch PM

Own Jackie Kennedy's Georgetown mansion | Next Sugar Shack Donuts location | Storms through rest of week

Next Sugar Shack Donuts: North Stafford?!

After opening in some of the Northern Virginia's biggest cities, the donut destination is opening next in Stafford County.

First Commute in Metro Repair Surge, D.C.'s Next Big Dining Guide, Pick Your Strawberries: Business News

Top business posts in Va. and D.C., including a new valet service at one of the region's top shopping centers. Plus, share your local news.

Granola Bar Recall Includes 2 Giant Brand Flavors

Certain store brand granola bars have been recalled due to the potential of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

National Doughnut Day Friday | Patch PM

Free doughnuts! | Found: Young teens missing for 3 weeks |Teacher facing pot charges | TSA has travel tips - really | Online Giving Day

Free Doughnuts for National Doughnut Day 2016

Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Duck Donuts, Sugar Shack and more are offering free treats on Friday, June 3, 2016. Here's all the details.

Sports Authority Closing All Stores

The giant sports retailer has locations in Alexandria, Fair Lakes, Fredericksburg, Gainesville, Sterling, Tyson's Corner and more.

Redskins-Themed Restaurant; New Indoor Speedway; Top Foodie Destination: Business News

Top business posts in Virginia, including a company stepping in after student's tuition stolen.

$1M Lottery Winner, 'Hamilton' Coming to D.C., Top Va. Baby Names: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including the dramatic rescue of some ducklings. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Dog Attacks On Postal Workers On The Rise

Package delivery is getting more dangerous across the country. What about in Fredericksburg?

Debit Card Scam: 5 Seconds for Massive Fraud

Dozens of fraudulent cash withdrawls after skimmers are placed at a Walmart in Va. You won't believe how fast crooks can set up this scam.

Sports Authority Closing; Tiny Restaurant, Big Award; Listeria Recalls: Business News

Top business posts this week at Patch, including the best brunch spots in the region.

Bartender Wins $200K on Scratch-Off Ticket

Ticket purchased at Fredericksburg K-Mart had the second-highest prize in the "50X the Money" game.

Aeropostale Lists 113 Closing Stores

Fredericksburg-area store avoids closure under bankruptcy restructuring. But company sale still possible.

Winning Powerball Numbers for 5/7/2016: Check Your Tickets

The winning numbers after Saturday's drawing. It's one of the largest jackpots in history.

Frozen Vegetable And Fruit Recall Expands To Walmart And Other Brands

Company expands Listeria-prompted recall to include all brands in Virginia and nationwide. Potentially deadly threat cited.

Sports Authority's End? Selling All Locations

The sports retailer with over 450 locations nationwide may close. Company failed to reorganize under bankruptcy this spring.