Store Closings + Restaurant Openings + Mom Cleans Up: Business News

VIRGINIA — Business news in Virginia included a gift lottery ticket winning $1 million and a mom's new cleaning business sets out to benefit first responders. Plus Virginia businesses close, open and one reopens after renovations.

Single Mom's New VA Business Supports First Responders

Becky Wang, who started a home care business to help people like her son, now has a cleaning business that gives back to first responders.

Pillows Made By VA Woman’s Club Comfort Cancer Patients

An effort to make pillows for breast cancer patients has since expanded to other kinds of patients at Sentara's Woodbridge hospital.

Woodbridge's Potomac Mills To Gain Vineyard Vines Store

The preppy clothing and accessory retailer Vineyard Vines will be opening its newest store at Woodbridge's mall.

New VA Restaurant Targets Next Generation Of Fast-Casual Food Fans

Work is underway to prepare a vacant storefront at Scout on the Circle for Z!EATS, a restaurant serving fast-casual food fans.

7 VA High Students Excel At VA SkillsUSA Leadership Conference

Seven students from Stafford High School received medals for their projects during the 59th SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference.

Paris Baguette Sees Long Lines On Opening Day At VA Location

French-inspired South Korean bakery Paris Baguette is having a busy first day in the Brambleton neighborhood.

VA's Royal Restaurant Back Open After Renovations

Royal Restaurant, which has been open since 1904, is keeping some original favorite menu items under new ownership.

5 Recognized By Northern Virginia Chamber With 2024 Impact Awards

Northern Virginia Chamber will be presenting 2024 Impact Awards to five people at its annual members meeting in June.

Chick-Fil-A Kiosk Coming To VA Hospital Center Part-Time: Report

Employees and visitors will soon be able to order from Chick-fil-A and Akeno Sushi at Reston Hospital Center, according to reports.

Former VA Giant Being Turned Into Onelife Fitness With Pool

OneLife Fitness, a sports club with a pool and other recreational features, is being developed in a former Giant Food space.

Stellina Pizzeria Brings Authentic Italian Fare To Capital One Center

Free tiramisu will be served to the first 50 guests who order food on the opening day of the new Stellina Pizzeria at Capital One Center.

2nd Annual Tea Festival Celebrated May 4 At Lake Anne Plaza

The Elden Street Tea Shop is hosting the tea festival, as well as celebrating the opening of its new location on Lake Anne Plaza in Reston.

Lottery Ticket Given By Son Wins VA Woman $1 Million

A Powerball ticket given to a Vienna woman by her son turned out to be lucky, scoring a million-dollar prize.

NoVa Indie Book Crawl

• New NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl To Include Alexandria Businesses
• First NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl To Include Arlington Business
• First NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl To Include McLean Business
• First NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl To Include Reston Business
• First NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl To Include Vienna Business

Business Closures

• Express Clothing Chain To Close 2 Stores In VA Amid Bankruptcy
• Foxtrot Closing Old Town Alexandria Store, Other Locations
• Foxtrot Closes Rosslyn Café And Market, Other NoVA Locations

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