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Fall Farm Tour + New Boutique + 4 Top 50 Eateries: Business News

Business news in Virginia ranged from an IT firm having its headquarters raided by the FBI and four restaurants being ranked among the best.

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Joon, located in the Tysons area, is one of the New York Times critics' 50 favorite restaurants of 2024.
Joon, located in the Tysons area, is one of the New York Times critics' 50 favorite restaurants of 2024. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

VIRGINIA — This week's business news in Virginia includes the FBI raiding the headquarters of an IT company, four restaurants in the region ranking among America's top 50 and an optometrist snagging $195,000 win from the Virginia Lottery. Plus, an al fresco affair and a high school plumbing teacher receive accolades.

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Offering a faboulous al fresco feast, A Downtown Affair On Charles highlights some of Fredericksburg's finest restaurants.

Inova To Break Ground On New Facilities In NoVA

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High School Teacher Named VA's Plumbing Teacher Of The Year

A Gar-Field High School teacher was named the best plumbing teacher in Virginia and is up for a nationwide honor.

Optometrist Nets $195K On Virginia Lottery Online Game

An optometrist from Reston recently won $195,543 by playing a Virginia Lottery game online.

Best Place To Enjoy Dinner In This VA City: Patch Readers

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Bank Conversion To Drive-Thru Taco Bell Proposed In NoVA

A report indicates a former PNC Bank location could become a fast food restaurant with dual drive-thru lanes.

VA Fall Farm Tour Returns For 2 Days In October

The farm tour is a favorite returning event in Loudoun County and happens two times a year.

A New View Makes Return At New VA Location

There's a new view for furniture and home goods store A New View, which moved down the road in Ashburn.

Future Cell Phone Towers At VA County's Schools Restricted

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