White's Ferry + $20M Hospital Gift + Authors Ice Creams: Business News

VIRGINIA — Virginians had a diverse mix of business news this week, including a $20 million gift to a NoVA health foundation, a Zero Waste store takes Earth Day to heart, and farmers market staple Authors Ice Creams opens it first shop. Plus Patch readers voice opinions about renaming a Virginia airport for former President Donald Trump.

Here are top business stories from the past week:

$20M Donated To Inova Health System By Peterson Family: Report

Inova Health Foundation recently received a $20 million donation from the Peterson family of Fairfax-based Peterson Cos., reports say.

825 Workforce Housing Units Added In Arlington By JBG Smith Investment

JBG Smith initiative added more than 3,000 workforce housing units to the D.C. region since 2020, including 825 in Arlington.

Zero Waste Store In VA Takes To Heart 2024 Earth Day Theme

With Earth Day's theme being Planet vs. Plastics, Trace the Zero Waste store has encouraged people to make changes reducing plastic waste.

Shake Shack Proposed For Kamp Washington Shopping Center In Fairfax

Fairfax City Board of Architectural Review approved exterior designs for two new restaurants planned for the former Just Tires location.

Authors Best-Selling Ice Creams Opens Brick-And-Mortar Shop In VA

Farmers market vendor Authors Best-Selling Ice Creams now serves its small-batch ice cream and coffee at its new Ashburn location.

VA Farmers Market Sees Record Vendor Participation In 2024

The returning Vienna Farmers Market is at capacity with more vendors and a wait list.

Sunset Concerts At Lake Anne Plaza To Return With New RCC Agreement

Reston Community Center and the LARCA board reached an agreement allowing the weekly Sunset Concerts at Lake Anne Plaza to return for 2024.

Taste Of Vienna 2024 Includes Restaurant Replacing Bazin's On Church

Restaurants will offer tastes at the returning Taste of Vienna. One new participant is the restaurant coming to the Bazin's on Church space.

Future Of Marijuana Sales In VA The Focus Of Agenda Alexandria Program

After the governor vetoed a bill to create a recreational marijuana market, Agenda Alexandria will discuss the future of sales.

Caboose Commons Hosts Women's Market Sunday In Mosaic District

Female-owned Caboose Commons is hosting Women's Market Sunday afternoon in the Mosaic District, featuring more than 20 women vendors.

White's Ferry Donation Offered To MD County

In an effort to restore the ferry between Loudoun and Montgomery counties, the White's Ferry owners are donating the ferry operations.

Celebrate International Dance Day And World Art Day In VA

The Boro Tysons will be celebrating International Dance Day and World Art Day with activities for all ages, including dance workshops.

MOLTN Cookies Marks 2 Years In Arlington By Expanding To Chantilly

Celebrating the two year anniversary of its Arlington location, MOLTN Cookies is opening another location in Chantilly.

Andy's Pizza Hiring For Point 50 Location On Fairfax Boulevard

Andy's Pizza, which already has eight locations around the DMV, just posted a "We're Hiring" sign at its new Fairfax Boulevard location.