Commanders Ticket Surprise + $2M Fraud + Quacktoberfest: VA Business News

Commanders tickets, an alleged $2 million contractor fraud scheme, Quacktoberfest festivities and increasing parasite cases highlight this roundup of recent news from across Virginia. See other business news here.

US Service Members Surprised With Commanders Tickets After NFL Combine-Style Competition At Training Camp

A team of Marines was the winner of an NFL Combine-style drills competition at the Commanders Training Camp in NoVA.

NoVA Contractor Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2 Million From NoVA Software Firm

A former NoVA software contractor faces seven wire fraud counts in an alleged scheme involving nearly $2 million.

Quacktoberfest To Feature Rubber Ducky Derby, Movies And Fall Fun In VA

Quacktoberfest brings duck racing, fall activities and outdoor movies to Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg on Oct. 17.

Parasite Cases Increasing In VA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid

The number of cyclosporiasis cases, a disease that causes explosive diarrhea, continues to rise in VA.

Commanders Announce Construction Team For New Stadium

The Washington Commanders previously said they would build their new stadium on the former RFK Stadium campus in Washington, D.C.

VA Planning Commission Backs State-Mandated Zoning Changes

Fredericksburg planners backed zoning changes affecting parking near transit, manufactured homes, data centers and solar projects.

Open For Business

• Local Blooms: Young NoVA Native Launches Flower Farm, Bouquet Business
• Fairfax City Cat Hotel To Hold Grand Opening With Tours, Adoption Event

Winning Big

• Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These VA Residents
• McLean Man Wins $502,008 Playing Virginia Lottery Game Online

Legal Matters

• Manassas Business Owner Among 7 Suing VA Over Hemp Law Changes
• Police Seeking Man Suspected Of Illegally Filming Woman In Manassas Hotel Bathroom
• Dulles Airport Officers Seize 440 Pounds Of Raw Cotton From Traveler Bags

Dining Out

• Arlington Hotel Names Francecil Ponte Executive Chef Ahead Of Renovation Reveal
• New Chef-Curated Meals Take Off On United Flights From Dulles
• Reston Restaurants Join Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week 2026
• Arlington Summer Restaurant Week 2026: 30 Participating Restaurants And Menus
• McLean, Tysons Restaurants Join 2026 Summer Restaurant Week
• Fairfax Restaurants Join 2026 Summer Restaurant Week
• See Which Vienna Restaurant Is Participating In Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
• See Which Ashburn Restaurants Are Participating In Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
• See Which Alexandria Restaurants Are Participating In Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week c

Supporting The Arts

• Providence District Arts Groups Receive FY27 Operating Support Grants From ArtsFairfax
• Dranesville Arts Groups Receive FY27 Operating Support Grants From ArtsFairfax
• Hunter Mill Arts Groups Receive FY27 Operating Support Grants From ArtsFairfax
• Arlington Grows More Diverse As Racial Income Gaps Persist, County Report Finds