Flocks Blocked + New Data Center Rules + NoVA Shop Axed In Nationwide Closure: VA Business

Recent business news includes officials restricting or reconsidering the use of Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns, while Virginia has announced new requirements affecting data center development.

Also this week, a NoVA medical uniforms shop was caught up in a nationwide closure, while the region saw developments involving Metro service, housing and a fall festival.

NoVA Medical Uniforms Shop Caught Up In Nationwide Closure

A Woodbridge medical uniforms store is among locations affected by a nationwide company closure.

VA Gov. Spanberger Orders New Data Center Regulations

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced new requirements addressing data center development in Virginia.

NoVA Police Block State Agencies Working With ICE From Using City's Flock Cameras: Report

Alexandria police blocked state agencies with ICE cooperation agreements from accessing the city's Flock camera network, according to a report.

This NoVA Metro Line Will Be Out Of Service For The Next 2 Weekends, WMATA Says

Metro riders will face service disruptions on two September weekends due to scheduled work.

VA County Pauses New Flock Cameras As Supervisors Question Privacy Safeguards

Fairfax County supervisors paused the installation of new Flock cameras and called for a review of privacy safeguards.

NoVA Home Sales Dropped In August As Prices Rise: Report

Alexandria home sales declined in August while average sales prices increased, according to a new report.

NoVA Oktoberfest Returns Next Month With Biggest Event Yet

Vienna's annual Oktoberfest is scheduled to return in October for its 17th year.

More Data Center News

• Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Aggressive New Data Center Regulations
• Loudoun Supervisors Advance 12-Month Pause On New Data Center Applications: Report
• VA Environmental Quality Department Orders Microsoft To Pay $2.5 Million For Data Center Air Pollution
• Tech Giant Files Application For New Data Center In Prince William County: Report

Hiring And Layoffs

• Nearly 100 People To Lose Jobs In Lorton Layoffs
• KETTLER Promotes Kimberly Ramsey To Executive Vice President Of Property Management Operations
• Bechtel Plans About 200 Job Cuts At Reston Office After TerraPower Agreement Falls Through

Land Use And Development

• PWC Planning Commission Recommends Stricter Data Center Approval Process
• Fairfax Board Approves Reston Town Center North Redevelopment Framework
• Fairfax Supervisors Approve Plan For Nearly 3,000 Homes Near Dunn Loring Metro

Where To Eat

• Persian American Art Exhibition Opens In Reston, Runs Through Oct. 5

Crime And Safety

• Fairfax Contractor Gets 12 Years In Prison, Ordered To Pay Families $2.3M
• Man Arrested, Accused Of Stealing Girlfriend's Rental Car In Alexandria In 2020: Report
• Prince William County Business Partners Sentenced To Prison Time Over Nearly $1M In Pandemic Loan Fraud
• Bristow Man Faces Gun, Mask Charges After Arlington Business Incident: Police
• Bristow Man Faces Gun, Mask Charges After Arlington Business Incident: Police