More Store Closings + $2.2M Lottery Win + Best Eateries: VA Business

VIRGINIA — Recent business stories in Virginia included businesses closing, thieves targeting high-end stores, and two big lottery winners. Plus, Patch readers share their town's best restaurants.

'Might Not Go To Work Today': VA Man Scores $2.2M In Lottery

A home contractor won a multi-million dollar prize in a Virginia lottery online game.

$170K In Stolen Luxury Goods By 6 Theft Rings Targeted By VA PD

Police have arrested suspects accused of stealing nearly $200,000 in luxury merchandise in Virginia and 6 other states.

VA Woman's Lottery Win Goes Toward Family

Taking care of family is the priority for an Alexandria woman who scored a lottery jackpot prize.

VA's LL Flooring To Close, Others In VA Remain Open

A Virginia-based discount flooring company is closing one of its locations in the state amid a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

New Extended Stay Hotel Planned

A new extended stay hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton will be next to the existing Tru by Hilton in Manassas.

Taqueria La Tingeria To Open At Port City Brewing

Alexandria's Port City Brewing Company will partner with a restaurant for a permanent presence for the first time.

Big Lots Closing 6 More VA Locations Amid Financial Troubles

In a July 31 filing with the SEC, Big Lots said it plans to close as many as 315 locations across 35 states. See Virginia closures.

Facebook Parent To Shrink Presence At VA Development: Reports

Meta Platforms Inc. plans to give back two-thirds of the office space it occupies in Reston Town Center next year, according to reports.

VA Company Rebrands To Better Reflect National Focus: Report

Boston Properties announced that it would be changing its name to reflect a wider focus, according to news reports.

Telos Corporation Headquarters Site Sold, Data Center Possible

The Telos Corporation site that has site plan approval for a data center is being sold to Chuck Kuhn's JK Land Holdings.

Cherokee Tribe-Owned Federal Contractor Opens Tysons Office: Reports

The U.S. government contracting firm Cherokee Federal recently opened an office in Tysons' Greensboro Park development.

VA Development 100% Leased: Comstock Holdings

GuidePoint Security recently signed a lease with Comstock Holding Companies for office space at Reston Station.

2 New Tenants Lease Office Space At The Hartford: Report

Essential Minerals Association and International Business Initiatives signed leases with Comstock Holdings for office space at The Hartford.

Best Restaurants In VA

• Best Restaurants For Lunch In Fredericksburg: Patch Readers
• Best Restaurants For Lunch In McLean: Patch Readers
• Best Restaurants For Lunch In Reston: Patch Readers
• Survey: What Are The Best New And Old Restaurants In Vienna?
• Regional Restaurant Week Starts Ahead Of Alexandria Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week

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• Enjoy A Range Of Culinary Options In Fairfax During Restaurant Week
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